In our Ikigai Spotlight Series, Senior Artist **Yuumi Yamada** of *The Australian Ballet* shares how a lifelong devotion to dance, moments of doubt, and rediscovery continue to shape her evolving sense of *ikigai*. From leaving Japan at fifteen to pursue her dream in Australia to performing the lead in *Don Quixote* years later, Yuumi’s story reveals that purpose is not a destination, but a dance — one of perseverance, growth, and joy in every step.

In our Ikigai Spotlight Series, writer and coach Tom Frengos shares how Ma (the Japanese art of pause), cross-cultural identity, and authenticity shape his evolving ikigai. From embracing impermanence to finding meaning in silence and nature, Tom shows that ikigai is not fixed but discovered through life’s pauses, uncertainties, and everyday beauty.

Ikigai Spotlight Series - Beyond the Venn Diagram. Hibiki Iha, Dancer and Choreographer from Okinawa gives us a glimpse into his journey from a 'shy kid' to a dance choreographer, sharing his ikigai of dancing to the world.

Ikigai Spotlight Series - Beyond the Venn Diagram. Dean Aizawa, Illustrator and Creative based in Tokyo, Japan.

Ikigai Spotlight Series - Beyond the Venn Diagram. Hiko Konami, a certified sound therapist and artist, and founder of Freakin’Calm

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Explore Nori-san’s journey of discovering Ikigai through creativity, cultural challenges, and self-expression.