Close to nature and beautifully minimalist, the Zen-like interiors featured in a new book offer a glimpse inside the Japanese mindset. "The home – before it is a place of beauty – is a place for ...

Tokyo, Nov 10 (EFE).Tokyo, Nov 10 (EFE). — In Japanese society, where consumerism has become almost a national obsession, an increasing number of people are opting away from materialism and embracing ...

Some say minimalism is actually not foreign but a natural outgrowth of Zen Buddhism and its stripped-down world view. Most religions have a history of aestheticism. Many monks took vows of poverty. I ...

Located in one of Tokyo’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts, Shibuya, this modern mansion gives the feeling of being world’s away thanks to its private location. “It is a newly built ...

Japanese firm, TAPO Architects have unveiled a beautiful timber house located in Sakura City in the Japanese prefecture of Chiba. Surrounded by peaceful forest, the Sakura Villa is a sophisticated ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Subtlety has defined Japanese design throughout the 20th century: the household brand Muji prides itself on ...

Japan does small better than pretty much any other country in the world. From intricate origami to beautiful bonsai to sushi made with barely a dozen grains of rice, the Japanese people are known for ...

Japanese culture has long been associated with simplicity, mindfulness, and intentional living. Various minimalist practices from Japan help individuals declutter their minds, reduce stress, and ...