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 ...

Like the kintsugi floor tile, the console table’s burned finish was a nod to Japanese aesthetics, in this case the treatment known as shou sugi ban. A mountain silhouette in the primary bedroom ...

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 ...

From hair bows to collared cardigans, here’s why the iconic Japanese animation studio is ... Studio Ghibli’s unique aesthetic, fable-style storytelling and powerful world-building has made ...