It’s week 40 / 2026

This week, our new Indeterminacy playlist accompanies the shift into a new season. Indeterminacy is that suspended state where nothing is fully formed, and possibilities remain alive. The Japanese concept of ‘ma’ gives value to the interval itself, to the space between forms. Perhaps that is where the unexpected finds its way in. Sometimes, what has no defined shape carries the most creative energy. With this seasonal shift comes a return to quieter rituals and more time indoors. As the evenings draw in, explore Reading Escapes in our online shop: a handpicked selection of books and magazines spanning Japanese living, tea, art, design, architecture and more. Evocative photography and thoughtful writing offer new perspectives, ideas and moments of reflection.