The Little Book of Ikigai
Ken Mogi
The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life
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Release Date: 20/09/2018
The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle.
Written by Japanese expert and bestselling writer Ken Mogi, The Little Book of Ikigai reveals all there is to know about this mysterious and fascinating miracle that is at the heart of Japan's record-breaking long life expectancy, astonishing appreciation of sensory beauty and inherent mindfulness.
Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.
Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.
He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
1: Starting small
2: Releasing yourself
3: Harmony and sustainability
4: The joy of little things
5:Being in the here and now
Find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.