From Miyazaki to mountains, sake to sparking joy, find your Zen and make time to learn about how to live Japanese. Whether it's the cutting edge of film-making, revolutionizing the whisky market or competing with parents on lunchboxes, you'll be all the better for some time spent with How to Live Japanese. With nearly 60 per cent of us living in cities, the mega-city of Tokyo, through centuries of raze and rebuild, is surely the
guiding light for how we can live together amicably in an ever-urbanising world.
Not only is Japan the
mother of all metropolis' but with two thirds of the country covered in forest, there is still much
respect and celebration of the natural world, with people perfectly placed to make the most of the green space around them. From the
art of making tea, to going for a hike, or celebrating imperfections, there are
ceremonies the Japanese have been honing for centuries that thrive alongside
modern traditions and practices of well-being. From Japanese writer, Yutaka Yazawa, this is the
ultimate insider's guide to the country of Japan, full of
inspiration and
insight to help you experience the very best of Japanese design, cookery, philosophy, and culture. So get outdoors, be gracious to your neighbour and
start harmonizing your all too busy life. From the
How To Live... series of insightful guides to some of the most
intriguing cultures and locations on the planet, other books available include
How To Live Icelandic, How To Live Korean and
How to Live North.