Garc?a, H?ctor

"A . . . motivational book based on the Japanese concept of finding happiness in everyday life, now for young readers! The Japanese people say everybody has an 'Ikigai,' or a reason to live. Some people have found their Ikigai and are aware of it. Other people have it inside, but have not found it yet. This concept, Ikigai, is one of the secrets for a long, active, and happy life. With the book, [the authors] made it their mission to help its readers find their own Ikigai and discover many keys of Japanese philosophy to a healthy body, mind, and spirit"--Provided by publisher.

"Interviews with the residents of a Japanese village that has the world's highest percentage of centenarians reveal the secrets to happiness and longevity through 'ikigai,' the intersection of passion, purpose, and mission"--OCLC.

"According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai--a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. [This book] reveals their secrets: how they eat, move, and work, how they foster collaboration and community, and--the best-kept secret--how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai"--Provided by publisher.