The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" is a profound exploration of the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which encapsulates the pursuit of purpose and fulfillment. Authored by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, this book delves into the four crucial elements of Ikigai: what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Ikigai

Start by identifying what truly ignites your enthusiasm and brings you joy.

Discover Your Passion

Invest time and effort in honing your skills to become excellent at what you love.

Develop Excellence

Align your passion and skills with contributing to the well-being of others and the world.

Make a Positive Impact

While not the sole focus, ensure your Ikigai can sustain your financial needs.

Financial Alignment

Seek moments of complete immersion and presence in your pursuits to experience fulfillment.

Embrace Flow

Living in alignment with your Ikigai can contribute to a longer and more fulfilling life.

Longevity and Well-being

Begin your journey towards Ikigai by making gradual changes in your daily life.

Start Small

Practice mindfulness and gratitude to enhance your sense of purpose.

Cultivate Mindfulness

Find equilibrium between work, personal life, and leisure activities for a fulfilling existence.

Balance Work and Life

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

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Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

Héctor García

Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

Ikigai

Ikigai

Discover Your Passion

Develop Excellence

Make a Positive Impact

Financial Alignment

Embrace Flow

Longevity and Well-being

Start Small

Cultivate Mindfulness

Balance Work and Life

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