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Ikigai Spotlight Series: Dean Aizawa, Illustrator and Creative based in Tokyo, Japan
Ikigai Spotlight Series - Beyond the Venn Diagram. Dean Aizawa, Illustrator and Creative based in Tokyo, Japan.
Apr 239 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Hiko Konami, Sound Therapist and Artist
Ikigai Spotlight Series - Beyond the Venn Diagram. Hiko Konami, a certified sound therapist and artist, and founder of Freakin’Calm
Mar 277 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Hibiki Ichikawa (44), Professional Shamisen Player​​, based in London, UK
Hibiki Ichikawa: I felt an incredible sense of Ikigai—as if I had truly found my calling. Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral...
Jan 304 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Nori WIlliam | Tokubei (34), Holistic Coach and Artist, Founder of Good will studios, based in Tokyo, Japan
Explore Nori-san’s journey of discovering Ikigai through creativity, cultural challenges, and self-expression.
Nov 4, 20244 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Chiari Matsumoto (28), Kintsugi Artist based in Tokyo, Japan
Chiari Matsumoto, a Tokyo Kintsugi artist, found her Ikigai in pottery restoration, blending tradition with a fulfilling balance.
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Junko Mori (50), Artist obsessed with repetition in metal, based in North Wales, UK
Discover Junko Mori's journey with Ikigai, exploring her evolving purpose through metalworking and the joy found in repetitive creation.
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Akiko Tejima (49), Founder of fermented food manufacturer Akitchen, based in London, UK.
Discover Akiko Tejima's journey of finding her Ikigai through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Jul 29, 20245 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Rie Lee Kimoto (31), HARKEN Inc. Creative Director, based in London, UK & Tokyo, Japan
Rie:Â I was mentally unwell due to personal relationships... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Ikuko Iwamoto, Japanese Artist based in London, UK.
Ikuko: My high school art teacher shattered my dreams... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word...
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Tad Murao (37), Kintsugi Artist, based in Boston, MA, USA
Tad: Kintsugi plays a valuable role in... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Aya Kobayashi, Miso maker & Founder of Sumikichi Miso based in Bruton, UK.
Aya: When the pandemic halted my regular work... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai'...
Mar 6, 20245 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Maho Hayakawa, Professional Golfer/Podcaster traveling the world
Ikigai on the Golf Course with Maho Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...
Jan 22, 20245 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series:Yumiko Umikawa, OKASHI to Sweets CEO, based in London, UK
Yumiko: When faced with a yes-or-no question... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can...
Dec 19, 20234 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Toshihiko Nakazawa, Dance Performer, Motivational Speaker, World Traveler
Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly translated to your 'reason for...
Nov 27, 20235 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Minami Yusui, Broadway Performer, Founder of YU-project, based in NY, USA
Minami: Confronting my true self... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...
Oct 23, 20234 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series Special Edition: Celebrating 2 Years at Mogami with Founder, Saori Okada
Getting personal with our Mogami Founder A Message from Our Founder, Saori September marks a very special month as we celebrate two years...
Sep 25, 20237 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Kaori Yatsumoto, Founder & Designer based in London, UK.
Kaori: My journey has been a struggle... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Sayori Wada, Illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland
Sayori: I grew tired of the predictable path... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can...
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Chieko Y. ,Certified and Registered Nurse based in Minneapolis
Chieko: I failed to discover my Ikigai... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Jun 26, 20235 min read


Ikigai Spotlight Series: Takako H., Freelancer based in Kenya
Takako: I felt trapped... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly translated...
Apr 24, 20236 min read
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