Have you ever noticed how most idyllic Japanese homes make a strong impression with their tranquil, clean interiors? And I don't mean in design alone. This soothing tidiness trails into the ...

The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi is about noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence, and the understated beauty in everyday life. Embracing the principles of wabi-sabi might be the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The “golden repair” mindset encourages us to see failure as a chance to grow—a ...

Duke basketball players gathered in a circle, hands joined at the center — a scene familiar in gyms across all levels of basketball. With final words of instruction or encouragement from the coaches ...

Some of the world's healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of "hara hachi bu"—an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Washoku, the Japanese philosophy of incorporating five ...