But for one psychologist, the Japanese concept of "ikigai" has helped her navigate these difficulties and look at self-worth ...

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What if the secret to lasting happiness lay in a simple ritual? In Japan, and particularly on the island of Okinawa, ikigai—the philosophy of life that involves giving daily meaning to one's existence ...

If you, like many others, have ever fallen down a rabbit hole trying to learn more about what causes some people to live longer and feel more happiness, then you've probably already heard of Blue ...

Written by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, the book discusses one of the world's longest-living communities, Okinawa, Japan, and dives into its residents' habits that likely lead to their ...