
12/09/2025
✨ One lifetime, one meeting. ✨
For National Mindfulness Day, we’re excited to share a sneak peek from our founder Saori Okada’s upcoming book The Wisdom of Ancient Japan.
The Japanese idiom Ichigo ichie (一期一会) reminds us that every encounter is unique—never to be repeated in quite the same way. It’s a gentle reminder to slow down, be present, and treasure the people and connections in front of us today.
The Wisdom of Ancient Japan (out this autumn with Michael O’Mara Books) is a pocket-sized collection of 60 timeless lessons from Japanese culture—each one an invitation to pause and reconnect with what matters most.
📖 Available now for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wisdom-Ancient-Japan-Timeless-Lessons/dp/1789298245
Credit: Kasamatsu Shiro (public domain)