Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging

Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging

Sanae Ishida

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"Shibui" is a Japanese word that describes the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Blending Japanese philosophy and universal insights, this book combats anti-aging messages by allowing you to discover the beauty in aging and savor life's later chapters with joy and grace.Shibui offers a fresh, culturally rich perspective on aging in a market saturated with crass anti-aging messaging. Like the Japanese concept of ikigai, which is about finding your purpose, shibui offers a gentler viewpoint about celebrating beauty that emerges with time.Using beautiful watercolors, personal stories, and practical tips and activities, author Sanae Ishida—a self-described Japanese American woman "of a certain age" with plenty of lived experience—is passionate about empowering others to celebrate the gifts of maturity.Discover the secrets to a long, satisfying, and happy life from a culture with one of the longest-living populations with this welcome (and long overdue) reminder that "old" is not a negative.

Published: Nov 04, 2025

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Est. Pages: 160

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