The Little Book of Japanese Stillness: Find Serenity Through the Practice of Seijaku - Hardcover
by Miki Fujito (Author)
A beautifully illustrated guide to finding calm through Seijaku--the Japanese art of stillness and tranquility.
In a fast-paced world defined by constant distraction and digital noise, the Japanese philosophy of Seijaku offers a powerful antidote: intentional stillness. In this charming guide, physician and wellness teacher Dr. Miki Fujito introduces readers to the art of cultivating tranquility amid the exhausting demands of modern life. Drawing on centuries of cultural wisdom, she distills essential Japanese concepts into practical, restorative practices for today. Discover timeless principles such as:- Ma: honoring the space between actions or objects
- Shikata ga nai: the practice of letting go
- Yutori: the understanding of spaciousness
- Anyone seeking calm in a fast-paced world
- Mindfulness and meditation practitioners
- Readers interested in Japanese philosophy and culture
- Professionals managing stress or burnout
- Fans of slow living and intentional lifestyle practices
- Birthday, holiday, graduation, and self-care gift buyers
Author Biography
Dr. Miki Fujito is a Japanese medical doctor and founder of Japan Wellness Travel, a platform dedicated to sharing Japan's quiet wisdom around health and longevity. Raised in Japan and trained as a doctor in Europe, she bridges traditional Japanese perspectives with global medical insight, offering a rare lens on well-being that honors both science and spirit. As a student of preventive medicine and advocate for holistic care, Dr. Fujito has spent years exploring how concepts like ikigai and seijaku are lived--not just taught--in everyday life.