{"product_id":"the-ikigai-journey-a-practical-guide-to-finding-happiness-and-purpose-the-japanese-way-hardcover","title":"The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrancesc Miralles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ikigai Journey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles take their international bestseller \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIkigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e a step further by showing you how to find your own \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e through practical exercises, such as employing new habits and stepping outside your comfort zone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIkigai\u003c\/i\u003e is the place where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to contribute), vocation (the gifts we have to offer the world) and profession (how our passions and talents can become a livelihood) converge, giving us a personal sense of meaning. This book helps you bring together all of these elements so that you can enjoy a balanced life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e is very similar to change: it is a constant that transforms depending on which phase of life we are in. Our \"reason for being\" is not the same at 15 as it is at 70. Through three sections, this book helps you to accept and embrace that--acting as a tool to revolutionize your future by helping you to understand the past, so you can enjoy your present.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 1--\u003cb\u003eJourney Through the Future: Tokyo\u003c\/b\u003e (a symbol of modernity and innovation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 2--\u003cb\u003eJourney Through the Past: Kyoto\u003c\/b\u003e (an ancient capital moored in tradition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 3--\u003cb\u003eJourney Through the Present: Ise \u003c\/b\u003e(an ancient shrine that is destroyed and rebuilt every twenty years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eJapan has one of the longest life spans in the world, and the greatest number of centenarians--many of whom cite their strong sense of \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e as the basis for their happiness and longevity. Unlike many \"self-care\" practices, which require setting aside time in an increasingly busy world, the \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e method helps you find peace and fulfillment in your busy life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancesc Miralles\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer and award-winning author of bestselling books in the areas of health and spirituality. Born in Barcelona, he studied journalism, English literature and German philology, and has worked as a translator, editor, art therapist and musician. His novel \u003ci\u003eLove in Lowercase\u003c\/i\u003e has been translated into 28 languages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Spain and worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan, his home of more than 15 years. In Japan he developed voice recognition software and the technology for young Silicon Valley companies to enter the Japanese market. His popular blog kirainet.com led to his internationally successful book \u003ci\u003eA Geek In Japan\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.7 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53335148822893,"sku":"9784805315996","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/QVd6U2NYUDZEMExTNm1RTmd1UmZRQT09.webp?v=1778890034","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ikigai-journey-a-practical-guide-to-finding-happiness-and-purpose-the-japanese-way-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}