Perfection is an addictive beauty ideal we’ve all fallen victim to. This is evident in everything from our medicine cabinets filled with “anti-aging” skincare, to the normalization of Botox parties.

An American-style lodge nestled among 80 hectares of Australian countryside is already an interesting find, but place it by the coast, and you get something truly unique. Located at 422 Pindimar Road, ...

The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi is about noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence, and the understated beauty in everyday life. Embracing the principles of wabi-sabi might be the ...

Wabi sabi is “a Japanese aesthetic or world view characterized by finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, or simplicity,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. It’s a style, a thought ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For all the kitsch and kawaii the culture incorporates, “made in Japan” has a history of craftsmanship that ...

Wabi-sabi isn’t loud. It doesn’t arrive with neon quotes about “loving yourself” or force you to romanticise your life every five minutes. It sits quietly in the corner, like a cup of slightly uneven ...

A viral Wabi Sabi audio trend on social media is resonating deeply by celebrating authentic, imperfect connections over curated perfection. Younger generations, battling anxiety, find solace in shared ...

At CBC Kids News, we love to hear from you. That’s why we regularly share questions related to the news and ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Here’s a selection of ...

At CBC Kids News, we love to hear from you. That’s why we regularly share questions related to the news and ask you to Have Your Say. Share your own experiences and opinions by filling out the form to ...

TikTok’s latest trend has users obsessively labeling everyday quirks and imperfections as “wabi-sabi.” While some find it sweet, others say the trend has already been ruined. First, what is wabi-sabi?

Just when you assumed the internet could not possibly invent another super-specific aesthetic, it proved you wrong by digging up a clip from the animated classic King of the Hill. It was an animated ...