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Ikigai: Giving every day meaning and joy Kindle Edition

by Yukari Mitsuhashi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Ikigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living. It is, essentially, the reason that you get up in the morning. This book is about finding your ikigai - identifying your purpose or passion and using this knowledge to achieve greater happiness in your life. Your ikigai doesn't have to be some grand ambition or highly noble life's purpose - it can be something simple and humble, like tending your garden or walking your dog.

Having grown up in Japan, Yukari Mitsuhashi understands first hand what ikigai means to Japanese people. Now living in Los Angeles, she has written this book to introduce the traditional concept to a new audience. This is not a 'one size fits all' book. Instead, Ikigai encourages you to look at the details of your life and appreciate the everyday moments as you learn to identify your own personal ikigai. The book includes case studies from a range of people sharing their ikigai, from athletes to writers and business people.

With its refreshingly simple philosophy and liberating concepts, this beautifully presented book will be a guide you will return to again and again.

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Yukari is a freelance journalist and writer based in Los Angeles. She grew up in Tokyo and spent most of her childhood in Japan before moving to New York with her family. After graduating from Keio University in 2012, she began working as a freelance translator and writer. At the same time she set up her blog, TechDoll.jp. While most of her writing is in Japanese, her work has also featured on the BBC World website.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C79H45N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kyle Books (May 24, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9752 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 106 pages
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Simple, yet beautiful explanation of IKIGAI and pursuing Happiness
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Simple, yet beautiful explanation of IKIGAI and pursuing Happiness
Mid-size pocket book that is packed with a beautiful inspiration to taking action toward your happiness. I first heard the term Ikigai in Candice Kumai’s Kintsugi Wellness and I wanted to learn more. Yukari Mitsuhashi lays it out in simple to understand terms and in a very fluid way. I enjoyed this short read and I often times keep it by my bedside table so I can refer back to it for a gentle Ikigai reminder when needed.
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Cole Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars solid book
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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Good read, insightful and clear explanation of the word ikigai and helps you begin the process of finding your own
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Narry
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Short, and sentimental book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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The author really knew how to connect Japanese history and cultural perspectives in this book. She also showed many other perspectives, such as interviewing many types of people to ask about what their ikigai is. She interviewed corporate workers, mothers, husbands, students elders and even other journalists. This book also gives shows you and gives you advice on how the audience can find their ikigai. Very great book if you’re struggling to understand or adapt to life in a simple way.
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Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CMC
4.0 out of 5 stars Creates clarity any gives more meaning to ikigai
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021
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Reading this book has helped to bring more clarity to what ikigai is and what ikigai isn’t.

It’s a complex construct that’s a little ephemeral which makes it a lot harder to fully grasp when you want a formulaic definition.
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Joseph J. Truncale
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting approach to living a meaningful life.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Over the last 7 plus decades I have had a passion for numerous Japanese Martial and cultural arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Haiku, Senryu, Tanka poetry and Taiko drumming) and this is why when I saw this concise 112-page hardcover book (Ikigai: Giving every day meaning and joy by Yukari Mitsuhashi) while browsing on Amazon I purchased it.

Like many Japanese words, Ikigai have multiple interpretations that is not always clear to Americans. The basic definition of Ikigai means “The value of life or happiness in life.”

The six chapters in this informative and inspiring small volume provide a clear and easy to understand introduction to Ikigai. It covers “What is Ikigai? Defining Ikigai, interests and Ikigai, work and Ikigai, inspiring Ikigai, and Ikigai is the action we take in pursuit of happiness.”

If you are seeking to learn about the living a full and happy life according to Ikigai, you may want to check out this book.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial art and warrior Haiku and Senryu).
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Andre Bouzada
5.0 out of 5 stars My first contact with Ikigai
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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There may be a time in everyone's life where you may feel lost and searching for something meaningful that will light up the flames in your eyes, something to make you keep going, and I wish you can find it, its your Ikigai! Thank you Yukari Mitsuhashi for the simple and straightforward explanation about what Ikigai is and tips on how to find it! As they say in western society, some people know what they are supposed to be very early in life, others may take time, so its important to keep going and never give up trying to find your reason to be in this world.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, yet beautiful explanation of IKIGAI and pursuing Happiness
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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Mid-size pocket book that is packed with a beautiful inspiration to taking action toward your happiness. I first heard the term Ikigai in Candice Kumai’s Kintsugi Wellness and I wanted to learn more. Yukari Mitsuhashi lays it out in simple to understand terms and in a very fluid way. I enjoyed this short read and I often times keep it by my bedside table so I can refer back to it for a gentle Ikigai reminder when needed.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, yet beautiful explanation of IKIGAI and pursuing Happiness
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
Mid-size pocket book that is packed with a beautiful inspiration to taking action toward your happiness. I first heard the term Ikigai in Candice Kumai’s Kintsugi Wellness and I wanted to learn more. Yukari Mitsuhashi lays it out in simple to understand terms and in a very fluid way. I enjoyed this short read and I often times keep it by my bedside table so I can refer back to it for a gentle Ikigai reminder when needed.
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Mms
3.0 out of 5 stars Summary
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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I think its summary of the original. The author writes his point of view about the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and inspirational read
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
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In this unsettling time in the United States (pandemic, high stakes election coming, western wildfires, struggling economy), I think most of us are looking for ways to feel happier. This lovely little book helped me remind myself what brings me joy. My ikigai right now is chiefly learning--I am always happy when I'm learning!--and it's safe to say knowing more about this lovely Japanese concept has brought me joy. Many thanks to the author!
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Tipssy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good price
Reviewed in Germany on February 29, 2024
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ORCHIDS
5.0 out of 5 stars IKIGAI! LOVE IT
Reviewed in Sweden on April 22, 2023
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The moment i saw this book, I decided to buy & have it right now!
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Anna
2.0 out of 5 stars Diminuto!!!
Reviewed in Spain on March 28, 2023
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Deberían venderlo como un mini libro a 3 o 4 euros, no a 8,68 €pensé que estaba comprando un libro de tamaño normal y por supuesto las letras son diminutas
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Anna
2.0 out of 5 stars Diminuto!!!
Reviewed in Spain on March 28, 2023
Deberían venderlo como un mini libro a 3 o 4 euros, no a 8,68 €pensé que estaba comprando un libro de tamaño normal y por supuesto las letras son diminutas
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R. Cowie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2022
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A must read for those seeking self help their essence and useful tips for finding it.
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Rafael
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro para desmistificar o conceito
Reviewed in Brazil on September 15, 2020
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Bom tecnicamente e fácil de ler. Sai do senso comum do conceito e se afasta da abordagem coach do assunto.
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