Japan’s unusual way to view the world www.bbc.com

As people the world over are sheltering in place, many are looking to find comfort and contentment amid a very difficult situation.
when asked to expand, the phrase offers an unusual way to view the world.
By choosing common Japanese pottery over the popular (and technically perfect) imported Chinese examples, the men challenged the rules of beauty.
Not only does he allow nature to aid in the shaping of his pieces, but in their later appearance too.
Although seemingly abstract, this appreciation of transient beauty can be found at the heart of some of Japan’s most simple pleasures.