In a full capitalist world, exchanging, reselling and collecting valuable things is becoming increasingly popular. In addition to consumers’ growing tendency to own more, the process of collecting 'confidential informations' connected to exclusive sale is everyday easier....

From the architecture of the Katsura Palace near Kyoto to gentle ikebana flower disposition, from dirty uniforms of countryside farmers to fine pottery craftsmanship. The shibusa, in having no mechanical regularity or quantitative precision, invites participation by the observer. It nudges rather than ordering. ...

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