Nearly a decade after the bestseller 'Ikigai', co-author Francesc Miralles shares insights on the challenges of replicating such success, likening it to the enduring legacy of classics like 'The God ...

Drawing from the past to make for a better future. Lori Tsugawa is a two-time TEDx speaker, a best-selling published author, and a samurai strategist who is dedicated to empowering individuals to ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

“But to me, the idea of Ikigai is much simpler.” The Ikigai Venn diagram is not the same as the original Japanese idea of Ikigai. The Ikigai Venn diagram in many literature consists of ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to 3.0% in December, the fastest annual pace in 16 months, data showed earlier on Friday, in a sign rising fuel and food prices continue to push up ...

At the start of the new year, nuclear chemists Hiromitsu Haba and Kouji Morimoto slide precisely 119 Japanese yen into the collection box at their local shrine. They are seeking good fortune in ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...