Wabi-sabi

Wabi-sabi

A unique aesthetic sense of the Japanese.

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Wabi-sabi is a unique Japanese aesthetic and philosophy that finds value and charm in imperfection.
Until today, it has been deeply rooted in Japanese culture and values, exerting significant influence.
Additionally, it will introduce spots where one can experience wabi-sabi and recommend travel destinations.
By reading till the end, you should be able to grasp the somewhat abstract and challenging concept of wabi-sabi to some extent.

Highlights

  • Wabi-sabi is a concept that succinctly expresses the unique aesthetic and sensibility inherent in the Japanese people.
  • It has permeated and spread among the Japanese through Zen, Buddhism, tea ceremony, and haiku.
  • There are traditional crafts such as kintsugi, which express wabi-sabi.
  • Tourist spots such as shrines, temples, Japanese gardens, and old folk houses are places where one can easily experience wabi-sabi.

Photos

  • The spirit of wabi is deeply reflected in the Japanese tea ceremony known as sado.

    The spirit of wabi is deeply reflected in the Japanese tea ceremony known as sado.

  • Wabi-sabi permeated through Zen Buddhism and other Buddhist practices.

    Wabi-sabi permeated through Zen Buddhism and other Buddhist practices.

  • The quintessential example of a kare-sansui garden is the Japanese garden at the Ryoanji Temple.

    The quintessential example of a kare-sansui garden is the Japanese garden at the Ryoanji Temple.

Basic information

Term in Japanese
侘び寂び or わびさび
Usage Example
I felt wabi-sabi in the falling petals of cherry blossoms.
Country of Origin
China
Associated Cultures
tea ceremony, haiku, kintsugi, etc.