The Secrets of the Japanese Way of Life

Original title: Les secrets du savoir-vivre nippon

Author: Fujiwara, June

Publication Date:

October 2021

Pages:

224

Original language and publisher

Territories Handled

Worldwide excl. French

Territories Sold

Russia (Eksmo)

Genre

Personal Development

The Secrets of the Japanese Way of Life

Original title: Les secrets du savoir-vivre nippon

Author: Fujiwara, June

Synopsis

This is not just a self-help book, it is a journey into the land of Zen. — Madame Figaro

Through these ancestral teachings, we understand how to stay Zen. And this is what is lacking in many of us in this time of worry, with an uncertain future: to put things into perspective and above all to be positive. A whole philosophy perfect for an initiatory inner journey. — Contemporain(s) Magazine

The quintessence of the Japanese spirit not only summarized in Zen. Exploration and how to use the four pillars of wisdom for the chronically stressed and bordelophiles with atrophied egos. […] Tips and intimate examples to apply the principles and derive an unfailing serenity. — Vanity Fair

Enjoy the secrets of Japanese manners to stay zen. What is Japanese etiquette? Which values define and represent Japan? What does it mean to “be Japanese”? We can adopt the japanittude and learn how to fight anxiety. The japanittude leads us on a path to serenity and authenticity. Explore the four main principles of the secret to Japanese wellness: the ‘mujō’, the praise of impermanence, the ‘wa’, the quest for harmony, the ‘wabi sabi’, the praise of starkness and even the ‘okiyome’, the ritual of purification. The japanittude can help us in a world where we are constantly absorbed by social media and always expected to immediately respond…

Marketing Information

  • Over 8,000 copies sold