"don't waste (mottainai)" is Japanese spirit !

In japan we have a traditional thinking " Mottainai" means "don't waste ".
So Japanese traditional artifacts are also made based on "Mottainai"spirit.


Today I will show you the evidence !

This paper was found in a Japanese f
usuma when it would be repaste a new Japanese paper .
This document is an application form for the prefecture written in 1872.
At that time people reused this paper for base.
So the owners have used  this fusuma for almost 130years !
The present owner wanted the artisans to renew Japanese paper on the same old wood frame.
And he will be able to use this fusuma more 100 years!


Like this our traditional thinking is good for the environment.
We respect the nature and the earth.
If you come to Japan you can experience the feel of "Mottainai" !


written by Kihara