The concept of Ikigai aligns with everyday life, as opposed to a lifetime. It makes us appreciate our daily life, celebrating it, and experiencing the small joys of living.

Make three small lists:

Japanese have a large number of senior citizens, including many centenarians, with the average lifetime being 87 years for women and 81 years for men.

Ikigai is illustrated in four overlapping circles, as in a Venn Diagram which talks about a synthesis of:

The Japanese have a secret that embodies the idea of happiness in living, and it is called Ikigai.

According to psychiatrist Mieko Kamiya, the concept of Ikigai is similar to happiness, but with a difference.