- Kaizen -(kai-zn) - Continuously striving to improve

- Ikigai -(Ick-ee-guy) - You know what you know You know what you don't know. You don't know what you don't know

- Mottainai-(moat-tie-nigh) - Recognise the value in what's around you and don't waste it.

- Kintsugi -(kintsui gi) - Our flaws are embellishments that make us unique

- Oubaitori -(oh-buy-toe-ree) - Never compare yourself

- Omoiyari -(omoi-yari) - Be thoughtful. Show consideration. Build compassion.