(Westerners began to study Japanese aesthetics only in the past two centuries ... and an appreciation for transience. The word means "simplicity," and that's what the idea is all about: getting ...

wrote these words about 90 years ago in his essay, "In Praise of Shadows." Known as a masterpiece that elucidates Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of light and dark, his work continues to ...

These fleeting, poetic moments encapsulate the essence of yūgen (幽玄) — a Japanese aesthetic that embodies ... mysterious beauty that lies beyond words." It is a principle that values ...

Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that celebrates imperfections and natural elements. It's a design approach that ...