Care, attention and empathy are at the heart of all aspects of daily life in Japan. There are many ways in which the Japanese emphasize the importance of human connections and mutual assistance: omotenashi (the traditional art of hospitality), kirei (cleanliness and order), mottainai (thrift and respect for things), and zakka (search for beauty in trifles). The book by Japanese-British writer Erin Niimi Longhurst will help you become more conscious, happier and kinder, bringing elements of Japanese culture and worldview into your life. The publication contains many color photographs and illustrations by the popular contemporary Japanese artist Ryo Takemasa.