The book "Ikigai" explores the traditional Japanese concept of happiness and purpose in life. It analyzes how you can find your own ikigai, the reason that motivates you in the morning, and how this recognition can lead you to greater happiness. Your ikigai doesn't have to be a grand or ambitious vision — it can be something simple, like tending to your garden or walking your dog. The author, Yukari Mitsuhashi, growing up in Japan, conveys the essence of this concept to readers outside Japan, encouraging them to examine the details of their lives and appreciate everyday moments. The book includes cases from various people, such as athletes, writers, and entrepreneurs, who share their own ikigai. With its simple philosophy and liberating concepts, this elegantly written book will become a guide you will return to again and again.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Yukari Mitsuhashi
- Publisher
- Octopus Publishing
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
- -
- Award
- -
- Language
- English
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 112
- Release Date
- 10/2018
- Publication Date
- 2018
- Dimensions
- 10x15 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780857834911
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