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.

Embrace 2025 with Mogami Wellness's calendar—monthly Japanese mindfulness themes, calligraphy, and intention for a balanced, purposeful year

Chiari Matsumoto, a Tokyo Kintsugi artist, found her Ikigai in pottery restoration, blending tradition with a fulfilling balance.

Nourish your body with this Soba recipe—simple, nutritious, and rooted in traditional Japanese cuisine.

Discover Akiko Tejima's journey of finding her Ikigai through motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Food is what makes you. What we put into our body, or “our diet”, is one of the most important ways to take care of our body and soul. At...

Food is what makes you. What we put into our body, or “our diet”, is one of the most important ways to take care of our body and soul. At...

Ikuko: My high school art teacher shattered my dreams... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word...

Tad: Kintsugi plays a valuable role in... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...

Aya: When the pandemic halted my regular work... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai'...

Where is your heart longing to go this year? The power of intention (志: Kokoro-zashi) 2024 Greetings from Mogami Founder, Saori Okada

Discover Mushin, a Japanese principle rooted in art forms, for flow and presence. Explore its essence and connection to the present moment.

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...

Welcome back to Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour Through this virtual wellness tour around Japan, we hope to introduce to you a few...

Discover the beauty of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese wellness concept celebrating imperfection and authenticity.

Sayori: I grew tired of the predictable path... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can...

Welcome back to Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour Through this virtual wellness tour around Japan, we hope to introduce to you a few...