25/12/2025
Japanese Philosophies That Can Change Your Life
1. Ikigai (生き甲斐) — Reason for Being
Find purpose in what you love, do well, and what the world needs.
2. Kaizen (改善) — Continuous Improvement
Focus on making very small improvements consistently.
3. Wabi-Sabi (侘寂) — Beauty in Imperfection
Accepts impermanence, imperfection, and incompleteness.4. Shoshin (初心) — Beginner’s Mind
Approach life with openness and curiosity, free from assumptions.
5. Kintsugi (金継ぎ) — Golden Repair
Broken things are repaired with gold, making them more valuable.
6. Mono no Aware (物の哀れ) — Awareness of Impermanence
A gentle appreciation of life’s fleeting nature.
7. Oubaitori (桜梅桃李) — No Comparison
Each person blooms in their own time, like different flowers.
8. Zanshin (残心) — Awareness After Action
Maintaining mindfulness even after a task is completed.
9. Gaman (我慢) — Quiet Endurance
Facing difficulty with dignity, patience, and self-control.
10. Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) — One Moment, One Meeting
Every encounter happens once in a lifetime.