As the fashion company Olaf Olsson describes, Rikyu first raked and cleaned the garden, then deliberately shook a cherry tree to scatter its petals on the garden floor; otherwise, the garden would be ...

Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that celebrates imperfections and natural elements. It's a design approach that focuses on using natural and handmade items for a less-polished, more ...

Observer sat down with the artist to discuss how his practice and Casa Wabi Sabino in Mexico City each embrace the Japanese aesthetic philosophy Wabi-Sabi.

A new home is meant to be celebrated. And typically, you'd host a housewarming party, cleanse the home, or savor a special meal to mark the occasion. But this couple has a slightly damaging ritual ...

Japan offers various mental detox techniques rooted in tradition, including Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), Zazen (meditation), Ikigai (finding purpose), and Kintsugi (embracing imperfections).

The Japanese concept of wabi sabi – which encourages us to embrace the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete nature of things – can help us reframe our view of our bodies.