One word for ‘Ancient Japanese wisdom’: It’s bulldust: Gearoid Reidy

Gearoid Reidy's sharp critique of Japan-inspired self-help books reveals their tendency to oversimplify and exoticize. From ikigai to shinrin yoku, concepts are often stripped of nuance and marketed as life-changing hacks. Instead of chasing "hidden wisdom," we should focus on practical insights, not catchphrases. This Christmas, consider the art of letting go—mou ee deshou!

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