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Life Is Art

Japan’s cultural philosophy shows that life is art, and everyday practices like Souji build responsibility, wellbeing, and community cohesion. Evidence from the WHO demonstrates that creative rituals support mental health and longevity — outcomes reflected in Japan’s world-leading health and happiness rankings. Western culture, dominated by digital performance and consumption, can learn from Japan’s integration of creativity into daily life as a form of preventative health.

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Folklore & Wisdom The Almanac

Folklore & Wisdom

Explore how forgotten rituals, folktales, and ancestral care practices act as great teachers—grounding resilience, self‑understanding, and communal wisdom in a world obsessed with progress.