{"product_id":"shibui-the-japanese-art-of-finding-beauty-in-aging-hardcover","title":"Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSanae Ishida\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover \"shibui\" -- the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy aging with joy and grace.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSHIBUI introduces readers to a transformative Japanese approach to aging that celebrates the subtle beauty, wisdom, and joy that emerge with time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough engaging personal essays, watercolor illustrations, and practical activities, Japanese-American author Sanae Ishida presents a refreshing alternative to Western anti-aging messages. Each chapter explores a different dimension of aging beautifully: beauty (bi), health (kenkou), purpose (mokuteki), wealth (tomi), connection (tsunagari), and approaching life's end (owari). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will find: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal anecdotes that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives on aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle watercolor illustrations that bring Japanese concepts to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural insights into Japanese traditions that honor aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical exercises and reflections to apply shibui principles to daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple activities to cultivate appreciation for life's later chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully designed gift book offers both wisdom and actionable ideas for anyone seeking to age with grace, purpose, and joy. Perfect for readers who enjoyed \u003ci\u003eIkigai\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of the sewing books \u003ci\u003eSewing Love, Sewing Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnimal Friends to Sew\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl picture book series, and Little Sumo, a board book series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find out more about her work at SanaeIshida.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.1 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53334761963885,"sku":"9781632175755","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/IRQk7wzXVu9781632175755.webp?v=1778878986","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/shibui-the-japanese-art-of-finding-beauty-in-aging-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}