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The Little Book of Ikigai

The Little Book of Ikigai

The essential Japanese way to find your purpose in life

by Ken Mogi
Hardback
Publication Date: 29/08/2017

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Written by a Japanese expert, a fascinating insight into the miracle that is the Japanese people's record-breaking long life and astonishing good health.

The Japanese talk about ikigai as 'a reason to get up in the morning'.

It is extraordinary that Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. But perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in their daily life and in absolutely everything that they do. In their professional careers, in their relationships with family members, in the hobbies they cultivate so meticulously.

Ikigai is something that keeps one's enthusiasm for life going, whether you are a cleaner of the famous Shinkansen bullet train, the mother of a newborn child or a Michelin-starred sushi chef.

But how does one find ikigai? How does ikigai contribute to happiness? Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi provides an absorbing insight into this way of life, incorporating scientific research and first-hand experience, and providing a colourful narrative of Japanese culture at the same time.

ISBN:
9781786489036
9781786489036
Category:
Mind
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
29-08-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Quercus
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
288
Dimensions (mm):
199x135x21mm
Weight:
0.3kg
Ken Mogi

Ken Mogi is a neuroscientist, writer and broadcaster based in Tokyo.

He has published more than 30 papers on cognitive and neurosciences, and over 100 books in Japan covering popular science, essay, criticism and self-help.

His books have sold close to 1 million copies.

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