About the Book: Ikigai: Giving Every Day Meaning and Joy
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 doesnt have to
be some grand ambition or highly noble lifes 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