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Starting with the notion that some traditions—like drinking green tea for health and mental acuity—embody timeless wisdom for living, Toshimi A. Kayaki offers dozens of wise old Japanese ways for improving how you look and feel while respecting nature and the environment. Carry your own pair of chopsticks, wear five-toe socks, eat salty plums, use rice water as floor wax,
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Paperback, 160 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by Stone Bridge Press
(first published October 1st 2009)
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A very quick, enjoyable little book.
Title in Vietnamese: Sống Xanh Như Những Lá Trà
Bạn có thể dùng bã trà để tẩy rửa vết bẩn của rất nhiều thứ một cách hiệu quả như lau dọn nhà bếp, chùi rửa các vật dụng, quét rác ở các góc nhà,... hay khử mùi tủ lạnh bằng một gói bã trà hoặc bã cà phê nhỏ,...
Bạn có thể chăm sóc cây một cách rất "green" như: tưới cây bằng nước vo gạo, nước luộc trứng, bón cây bằng vụn vỏ trứng, hoặc đuổi rệp bằng sữa tươi, đuổi kiến bằng bã cà phê,...
Hay xây dựng đời sống tinh thần với trà, bằng những phương pháp ...more
Bạn có thể dùng bã trà để tẩy rửa vết bẩn của rất nhiều thứ một cách hiệu quả như lau dọn nhà bếp, chùi rửa các vật dụng, quét rác ở các góc nhà,... hay khử mùi tủ lạnh bằng một gói bã trà hoặc bã cà phê nhỏ,...
Bạn có thể chăm sóc cây một cách rất "green" như: tưới cây bằng nước vo gạo, nước luộc trứng, bón cây bằng vụn vỏ trứng, hoặc đuổi rệp bằng sữa tươi, đuổi kiến bằng bã cà phê,...
Hay xây dựng đời sống tinh thần với trà, bằng những phương pháp ...more
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This is definitely a light read for anyone who interests in alter their lifestyle to a “greener” aspect. The author gives a lot of helpful guides to not just the green living we know, "recycle things", but also introduce us into the household habits, beauty tips, de-stress routine and financial managing of the Japanese. Though, I find this book to be lacking in the sense. It does present to readers the green lifestyle of the Japanese culture but does not go in-depth on why and how the cultur ...more
This is definitely a light read for anyone who interests in alter their lifestyle to a “greener” aspect. The author gives a lot of helpful guides to not just the green living we know, "recycle things", but also introduce us into the household habits, beauty tips, de-stress routine and financial managing of the Japanese. Though, I find this book to be lacking in the sense. It does present to readers the green lifestyle of the Japanese culture but does not go in-depth on why and how the cultur ...more
3.5
Definitely interesting and a quick, nice read! Wouldn’t recommend all of it, but there were a few ideas I am definitely eager to try out. For anyone who is interested in the Japanese way of living or Japanese eco-friendly alternatives, this will be an interesting book. I will definitely continue to wash my clothes in the washing machine and not do it by hand for example (and I don’t have a dryer, so hanging clothes outside/up to try is something I‘be always done anyway), but there are a few t ...more
Definitely interesting and a quick, nice read! Wouldn’t recommend all of it, but there were a few ideas I am definitely eager to try out. For anyone who is interested in the Japanese way of living or Japanese eco-friendly alternatives, this will be an interesting book. I will definitely continue to wash my clothes in the washing machine and not do it by hand for example (and I don’t have a dryer, so hanging clothes outside/up to try is something I‘be always done anyway), but there are a few t ...more
3.5/5
I find Japanese lifestyle books enjoyable and this book was an easy read. Many of the tips were quite familiar and I disagree with some of the points in this book - like holding onto all your husband's and kids clothing when the kids have already become adults and have adult children of their own. Yes, you can use some clothes as rags but do we really need that many old clothes cluttering our houses. This is reminiscent of India from 70s-80s. ...more
I find Japanese lifestyle books enjoyable and this book was an easy read. Many of the tips were quite familiar and I disagree with some of the points in this book - like holding onto all your husband's and kids clothing when the kids have already become adults and have adult children of their own. Yes, you can use some clothes as rags but do we really need that many old clothes cluttering our houses. This is reminiscent of India from 70s-80s. ...more
I'm always on the lookout on how to live lighter, and this book is great for tips and reminders on how to :) Quick, light-hearted reading for anyone who has the slightest intention to live light, be more eco-friendly and more intentional about life!
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Found this book (again) in my favorite, secret store. Forgot I'd seen it before. It's got plenty of good ideas and tips (many of which I dare say I already do...) and I'll put lots (more) of them into practice.
Cute. Actual good tips in here from saving money to laundry advice to facials.
I read this standing in the aisle at my favorite bookstore in Little Tokyo. I was thinking about buying it but then I thought once I read it, it probably wouldn't be necessary to re-read it. Then I got home and ...more
Cute. Actual good tips in here from saving money to laundry advice to facials.
I read this standing in the aisle at my favorite bookstore in Little Tokyo. I was thinking about buying it but then I thought once I read it, it probably wouldn't be necessary to re-read it. Then I got home and ...more
It held a lot of little tips to help you save money and re-purpose things. I'll be living on my own soon, so it will be great to be able to put some of these tips into action to save me money and allow me to live healthier! A great starting point to delve into this topic, however, if you want something a little more in depth then I suggest another book, because while it did hold a lot of interesting tips, it only held six or seven ideas for each section.
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Much like the Japanese cooking class I took a few years ago, I had already read and practiced so much on the subject that this was a disappointment. But for someone whose interest in Japanese culture is just beginning, this would be a useful introduction.
I found the "geisha beauty" chapter very interesting, as well as the food section. Although it was interesting, I'd hoped for a more diet-focused book when I picked this up.
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This book is the Japanese grandmother you always wanted. Tons of tips on how to be healthy and happy, plus how to do your laundry, eat well, and balance your finances.
Quick read. Charming. Nice picures. A library book experience. Light.
it was great book!
I learned a lot about Japanease culture old ways and green life
I learned a lot about Japanease culture old ways and green life
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