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BASHO'S POEMS. "These poetic expressions have a paradoxical nature. The humor and the despair that he expresses are not implements to encourage a belief in human potential or to glorify it. If anything, Basho's oeuvre characteristically announces more his belief in the mediocrity of human existence the more he describes men's deeds and this makes us conscious of the greatness of the power of nature." http://web-japan.org/museum/others/uta/haiku/haiku_01.html View in LinkedIn

EDO PERIOD HAIKU POET. "Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694). He was to elevate "haikai" (the original form of "haiku") to a sophisticated literary art. It emphasizes the atmosphere of "sabi" (elegant simplicity), "shiori" (a deep sympathetic feeling for both nature and humanity), "hosomi" (understatement) and "karomi" (a light tone). It is also focussed on the mood of "yugen", spiritual profundity expressing the inner beauty of art and nature and "kanjaku", a serene desolation." https://lnkd.in/diSiX3D View in LinkedIn

"JAPANESE BIOMIMICRY has ancient roots, in the Edo Period, and is all about learning from nature, to provide a never-ending stream of variations. Perfecting the beauty of nature, illustrated by terms like Wabi, Sabi, and Aware, and being expressed in Haiku and Tanka poetry and everyday crafts, with a fascination for ephemeral natural beauty." https://lnkd.in/dJWcHKY View in LinkedIn

PRIDE IN ONE'S WORK is a Japanese Edo period sentiment that views a technical skill as having no bounds, that comprehends deeply the materials and tools, and strives to improve itself constantly. This led to enormous technical advances in metallurgy and other crafts, including horticulture, during the Edo period. View in LinkedIn

CLOSED LOOP SOCIETY. "Since very little trade was allowed, Japan had to be self-sufficient. The society ran as a very efficient closed loop system where all waste was used to support production and previously produced items were repaired and reused. In a closed loop system there is no waste produced that is not used. One simple example of this closed loop system is the use of night soil. Night soil is a term used for human excrement collected for fertilize." https://lnkd.in/dV-e-hv View in LinkedIn

MOTTAINAI. "In Japanese, the word “mottainai” expresses the regret, even distaste, that we feel when we see a thing or resource wasted. But looking past its definition, mottainai means primarily a state of mind long rooted in Japanese culture. The idea of respect for nature, considered sacred, is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The same applies to respect for things as, in Shinto mythology, all things have a soul." http://www.ready-for-the-resource-revolution.com/en/mottainai-the-japanese-waste-avoidance-culture/ View in LinkedIn

SHINTO AND BUDDHISM combined in Japanese culture to create the philosophy that all aspects of nature have life, with the same standing as being a human being. The spirit of 'Mottainai', or 'avoiding wastefulness' made sure that the bounty of nature was never wasted and was used for as long as possible, with respect. View in LinkedIn

"THE MUTANT MORNING GLORY ("asagao") has been a cherished flower since the days of old. Japan experienced repeated morning glory booms, particularly starting in the late Edo era (the imperial eras Bunka, Bunsei, Kaei, and Ansei (1804-1830,1854-1860)) and on into the Meiji and Taisho eras. A great many varieties were created around the end of the Edo period."" https://lnkd.in/dtWyfFW View in LinkedIn

"CHONINDO (the way of the townspeople) was a distinct culture that arose in cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Edo. It encouraged...diligence, honesty, honor, loyalty, and frugality...Study of mathematics, astronomy, cartography, engineering, and medicine were also encouraged. Emphasis was placed on quality of workmanship, especially in the arts." (Edo is the former name for Tokyo). https://lnkd.in/d2hQGXb View in LinkedIn

OH! MORNING GLORY! " "HAIKU by Kaga no Chiyo, first verse. " ""The morning glory!" "It has taken the well bucket," "I must seek elsewhere for water." https://lnkd.in/dxMSEuc View in LinkedIn