A page from my book, 88 Japanese Wisdom
2026-10-04
A page from my book, 88 Japanese Wisdom, available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
引き算の美学
(Hikizan no Bigaku)
Less Is Often More
(Hikizan no Bigaku)
Less Is Often More
Hikizan no Bigaku (引き算の美学) is the art of subtraction—
removing what is unnecessary until only what truly matters
remains. This philosophy can be seen throughout Japanese
culture, from Zen gardens and haiku to architecture, cuisine,
and everyday design.
removing what is unnecessary until only what truly matters
remains. This philosophy can be seen throughout Japanese
culture, from Zen gardens and haiku to architecture, cuisine,
and everyday design.
In business, simplicity creates clarity. The best products,
presentations, services, and strategies often succeed not
because they contain more, but because everything
unnecessary has been removed. Every extra step, meeting,
feature, rule, or process creates friction. Subtraction makes
decisions easier, messages clearer, and organizations more
effective.
presentations, services, and strategies often succeed not
because they contain more, but because everything
unnecessary has been removed. Every extra step, meeting,
feature, rule, or process creates friction. Subtraction makes
decisions easier, messages clearer, and organizations more
effective.
But simplicity does not mean removing things carelessly.
You must first understand what is essential before you can
know what can be removed.
You must first understand what is essential before you can
know what can be removed.
Adding is easy.
Subtracting requires judgment.
True simplicity is not having less.
It is needing nothing more.
88 Japanese Wisdom: For Business, Leadership, and Life https://a.co/d/0fnBBRLs
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Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.
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ABOUT THIS BLOG
I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.
Your comments are always welcome.
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Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.
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ABOUT THIS BLOG
I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.
Your comments are always welcome.
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