Mission
To introduce the Japanese philosophy
Kashimono / Karimono to the world.
A simple idea:
Nothing is owned.
Everything is entrusted.
What is Kashimono / Karimono
Kashimono / Karimono is a Japanese idea.
It comes from the teachings of
天理教, a religion that began in Japan in the 19th century.
The meaning is simple.
Our body is entrusted.
Our time is entrusted.
Even this world is entrusted.
Nothing is truly owned.
Everything is temporarily entrusted to us.
FAQ
Kashimono / Karimono
What is Kashimono / Karimono?
Kashimono / Karimono is a Japanese philosophical idea.
It suggests that nothing truly belongs to us.
Our body, our time, and even our life are not possessions.
They are temporarily entrusted to us.
This idea is often summarized as:
Nothing is owned.
Everything is entrusted.
What does Kashimono / Karimono mean?
The phrase comes from Japanese religious teachings, especially those associated with 天理教
.
Literally, the idea means that our body is something “borrowed” or “entrusted.”
Instead of believing that we own everything in our life, the concept encourages us to see life as something temporarily given to us.
Is Kashimono / Karimono a religion?
The phrase originates from a religious tradition in Japan, but it can also be understood as a broader philosophy of life.
Today, many people interpret it as a way of thinking about life, ownership, and responsibility.
In that sense, it can be approached as a life philosophy rather than only a religious teaching.
Why is Kashimono / Karimono relevant today?
Modern society often encourages people to control everything in their life.
Career, productivity, success, and personal goals are often treated as things we must manage perfectly.
Kashimono / Karimono offers a different perspective.
Instead of ownership and control, it suggests a relationship of care and responsibility toward what we have received.
Who is introducing this idea?
Writer and creator Kazuo Haraya explores the philosophy of Kashimono / Karimono through writing, photography, and small cultural projects.
Through essays, videos, and everyday objects, he introduces this Japanese idea as a way of reflecting on modern life.
What does “Nothing is owned, Everything is entrusted” mean?
This phrase summarizes the core meaning of Kashimono / Karimono.
It suggests that we do not ultimately possess our life or our body.
Instead, we are temporarily entrusted with them.
From this perspective, life becomes less about ownership and more about care and responsibility.
Why Kashimono / Karimono Now?
We live in a time that asks us to control everything.
Our career.
Our productivity.
Our future.
But life often moves in ways we cannot control.
Illness arrives.
Plans change.
The body stops.
In moments like these,
the idea of ownership begins to feel fragile.
Kashimono / Karimono offers another way to see life.
Nothing is owned.
Everything is entrusted.
Quiet Philosophy
In a fast world,
a quieter way of living may be needed.
Kashimono / Karimono invites us to see life differently.
Instead of trying to control everything,
we care for what we have received.
We do what we can while we are here.
And we remember that nothing is permanent.
Writing
Kazuo Haraya writes essays exploring
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Kashimono / Karimono
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modern life and spirituality
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creativity and quiet living
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faith in contemporary society
Most writings are published on
note.
Projects
haraya store
A small project placing philosophy into everyday life.
Through simple objects such as
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T-shirts
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Zines
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small objects
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the idea of Kashimono / Karimono is brought into daily life.
Video Diary
Daily life is not always dramatic.
Often it is quiet.
This video diary records those quiet days.
YouTube Channel
A simple record of life with two cats,
Nonki and Tao.
Profile
Kazuo Haraya is a Japanese writer and creator.
He explores the philosophy of
Kashimono / Karimono
through writing, photography, and small projects.
His work reflects on
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modern life
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quiet living
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spirituality
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creativity
A Note to the Reader
If you found this website,
you may have encountered the phrase
Kashimono / Karimono somewhere.
This site is a small exploration of that idea.
Nothing more.
If the phrase remains quietly in your thoughts,
that may already be enough.
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