Messages from Life | Japanese-English Bilingual Edition

Discover the wonder, mystery, and preciousness of life through stories that are easy to understand. 

This book shares timeless wisdom that grandparents once passed down to their children and grandchildren, including insights into Japanese culture, traditional food practices, and ways to help protect our planet. Now updated with new information, it returns as a bilingual edition in both Japanese and English.

Originally published in 2000, Messages from Life was created by Masaru Emoto with a heartfelt desire to encourage people to reflect on the question, "What is life?" On October 17, this beloved work was republished as a fully updated Japanese-English bilingual edition featuring the latest information and perspectives.

The theme of this book is "Messages of Life from Grandmother."

Through warm and accessible storytelling, the book introduces traditional wisdom for daily living, Japan's rich food culture, and practical ideas for caring for the Earth. It also incorporates insights from the perspective of today's parents and families.

This new edition was inspired by a promise made more than twenty years ago between Michiko Hayashi of the Emoto Peace Project and Masaru Emoto's sister: a promise to translate this book into English and share its message with the world. We are honored to see that vision finally become a reality.

Messages from Life encourages parents and children to reflect on the value of life, the importance of caring for loved ones, and the responsibility we all share in protecting the environment for future generations.

Where does water come from?

What does it really mean to cherish life?

Questions like these can inspire meaningful conversations between parents and children, helping families rediscover the importance of everyday life and consider the future they wish to create together.

With the hope of passing on an appreciation for water and a deep gratitude for life to future generations, we invite people around the world to receive and share the wisdom found in Messages from Life.

Messages from Life

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What Is Life?
Chapter 2: Life and the Body
Chapter 3: Life and the Mind
Chapter 4: Life and Vibrations
Chapter 5: Life and Water
Chapter 6: Life and Food
Chapter 7: Life and Daily Living
Chapter 8: Life and All Living Things
Chapter 9: Messages from Life