In “The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way“, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles build upon their bestseller “Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by offering practical exercises to help readers find their own ikigai.
The book guides readers through the process of bringing passion, mission, vocation, and profession elements together for a balanced life.
The authors recognize that our ikigai changes throughout our lives and the book is divided into three sections to reflect this journey.
- Section 1–Journey Through the Future: Tokyo (a symbol of modernity and innovation)
- Section 2–Journey Through the Past: Kyoto (the ancient capital moored in tradition)
- Section 3–Journey Through the Present: Ise (the ancient shrine that is destroyed and rebuilt every 20 years)
Japan has one of the longest life spans in the world and many centenarians attribute their happiness and longevity to their strong sense of ikigai. The ikigai method, unlike other self-care practices, helps readers find peace and fulfillment in their busy lives.
This book acts as a tool to revolutionize the reader’s future by helping them understand their past and enjoy the present.
