Just Enough: Lessons in Living Green from Traditional Japan - by Azby Brown

This book draws on Edo-period Japan (1603–1868) as a model for sustainable living, exploring how resource scarcity fostered a circular economy of zero waste, efficient agriculture, compact housing, and community-driven design. Through stories, sketches, and historical analysis, Brown illustrates practices like multi-use materials, natural water systems, and mindful consumption, offering practical lessons for modern environmental challenges while celebrating Japan's harmonious balance of human needs and ecology.