Ikigai Spotlight Series

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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...

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...

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...

Ikigai Spotlight Series: Naoko Murata, CEO and Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist

Naoko: Ikigai is something that changes from moment to moment... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The...

Ikigai Spotlight Series: Mai Sato, Mindful Movement Coach

Mai: We can't make up Ikigai... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...

Mogami’s 2023 Kickoff Ikigai Holiday Edition

Wisdom from the Japanese Obachans Your "Ikigai" are those "moments when you can open your wings without feeling guilty about enjoying...

Ikigai Spotlight Series: Harue Oki, President of Ohara School of Ikebana UAE Chapter

Empty your mind, listen to your heart... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture and roughly translates to...

Ikigai Spotlight Series: Kelly Morita, Lifestyle Content Creator & Coach

It’s time to unbecome... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture and roughly translates to your 'reason for...

Ikigai Spotlight Series: Akiko Crowther (71), Grand Master Shodō Calligrapher 章悠

Ikigai Spotlight Series is an interview series created to shed light on the authentic ikigai and move beyond the incorrect Venn Diagram