Minimalism is coming. This style is especially popular in Japan, where the influence of Zen Buddhism turns into a desire for constant simplification of everyday life. Better less, yes better.
There are also certain practical considerations in this. Being a minimalist is cheaper. In addition, Japan is constantly threatened by earthquakes, so there is not much point in a large number of valuable things scattered around the house. Almost half of the injuries that people get during aftershocks are due to falling objects.
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Question: What does a minimalist refrigerator look like? Answer: empty.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
The bathrooms are also empty.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
It's hard to imagine stricter.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Toothbrushes in a neat order.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Minimalist Saeko Kushibiki puts a mattress in the closet.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
One fork, one spoon, why do you need something else?
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Each item should have its own place.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Even the living rooms are furnished with only a minimal set of furniture.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Why not store something on a small windowsill?
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
The lamp is in the form of a simple white circle.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Less furniture means more free space.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Part of the minimalist philosophy is to keep things together that are related to each other.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
When there's not enough junk, it's easy to keep the kitchen clean.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
The whole essence of minimalism is the rejection of a bunch of unnecessary things.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Minimalists also like to hang objects.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Sometimes there is not even a chair in the rooms.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Some of the bedrooms are so empty that there is not even a bed.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
The most necessary things are always at hand.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Simple windows.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Nothing distracts you.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Simplicity has its own fascinating beauty.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Some everyday paintings from Japanese apartments are perfect for Instagram photos.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
It's never too late to get rid of unnecessary things.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
It's really convenient when each item has its own place and purpose.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists
Although sometimes minimalism implies the absence of even a mop.
At least the ball is rolling: painfully empty apartments of Japanese minimalists