In Japan, a country with a long history and a very high standard of living, the highest achievement for a person is considered to be the acquisition of harmony. It is embodied in accepting the imperfections of the world, aging and even death, in a subtle sense of beauty and achieving balance in all areas. The book by linguist Mari Fujimoto talks about 43 basic values of Japanese culture that help you understand yourself, become closer to nature, and come to terms with the passage of time and improve relationships with loved ones. Among these concepts there are well-known ones, such as kaizen, wabi-sabi, ikigai, and practically unknown to us hansei, sunao, shibui and many others. The text is complemented by haiku by the great Matsuo Basho, poetic essays by South African David Buckler, who is in love with Japan, and works by the recognized master of black and white photography, Michael Kenna. For whom: For those who want to test their value system, learn how to react correctly to the influence of circumstances, not succumb to stress, and begin to see the beauty of the world and live in harmony with yourself and others and unlock your potential. And also for those who want to learn more about the culture, traditions and philosophy of the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun.