Embrace the concept of chindogu and find humor in everyday life from "summary" of Ikigai and Other Japanese Words to Live by by Mari Fujimoto
Chindogu is a concept that encourages us to see the humor in everyday life and not take ourselves too seriously. It is about embracing the quirky and absurd aspects of life, finding joy in the mundane, and approaching challenges with a sense of playfulness. The term "chindogu" translates to "unusual tool" in Japanese, and it refers to a peculiar or seemingly useless invention that has a whimsical charm to it. Chindogu items are not meant to be practical or efficient in a conventional sense. Instead, they are designed to bring a smile to people's faces and spark a sense of wonder and amusement. By embracing chindogu, we can learn to apprec...
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