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Ikigai
What It’s About
Ikigai, a Japanese concept meaning "a reason for being," serves as a guide to a long and happy life through the wisdom embedded in Japanese culture. This book explores various aspects of Japanese life to uncover the secrets of longevity and explain why so many Japanese people live long lives.
Three Key Ideas
Finding Your Ikigai
Ikigai, the Japanese concept of a reason for being, sits at the intersection of passion, skill, livelihood, and what the world needs.
Flow and Active Engagement
Immersing yourself in appropriately challenging activities produces a state of flow that sustains purpose and contributes to a longer life.
Okinawan Longevity Habits
Okinawan centenarians credit small portions, varied whole foods, daily movement, low stress, and strong social bonds for their exceptional longevity.
Read a Sample
The book in 3 sentences: A sense of purpose is a vital part of both a long life and happiness. To live a long time, follow the advice of the world's oldest people. To stay healthy throughout your life, make sure you get enough exercise!
Favorite quotes: “It's not what happens to you that matters, but how you react.” “A happy person is too content with the present to worry about the future.” “Appreciate the beauty of imperfection as an opportunity for growth.”
The Purpose of Life is the Secret to a Long Life
Would you like to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life? Who wouldn't?
The answer can be found on Okinawa, an island in the south of Japan that's home to more centenarians than anywhere else in the world.
Who It’s For
- Anyone who wants to understand why some people live unusually long and fulfilling lives.
- Anyone who feels stuck or purposeless and is looking for a meaningful reason to get out of bed each morning.
- Anyone who wants practical, culture-backed advice on diet, stress reduction, and daily movement.
- Anyone who is curious about Japanese philosophy and how it applies to modern well-being.
About the Author: Hector Garcia Puigcerver, Francesc Miralles
Hector Garcia Puigcerver is a Spanish author and blogger who has lived in Japan for many years. He writes about Japanese culture, technology, and lifestyle, and is known for bridging Eastern and Western perspectives on everyday life.
Francesc Miralles is a Spanish author and journalist who has written widely on personal development, philosophy, and meaning. Together, Garcia and Miralles traveled to Okinawa to interview the world's longest-living people, which formed the basis of this book.
