Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. We all need a reason to get up in the morning. Ikigai is the term the Japanese ...

These days, having a linear career is becoming less common. Career pivots and changes have not only become more acceptable but in many ways valuable because they can equip you with unique experiences ...

The Scandinavian countries all rank among the top 10 happiest countries in the world, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report conducted by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre. In ...

Ikagai is a Japanese philosophy that means “a reason for being.” It is a concept to live a purposeful and joyful life. It has become popular recently. It focuses on finding joy and balance in everyday ...

We live in a time of great uncertainty, a pivotal moment in history when social and technological changes are accelerating, leaving anxiety in their wake. Polarization and isolation have weakened ...