Traditional Japanese beliefs portray laziness as a mental condition that destroys mental focus, personal direction and inner ...

With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. Yukari Mitsuhashi explains. For Japanese workers in big cities, a typical work day begins with a state ...

The most blissful thing that could ever happen to any human is being healthy and happy. To wake up in the morning full of energy, and get a brilliant start to the new day with a splendid mood that’s ...

Okinawa is a small island off the southern coast of the main Japanese island. Some might know it from the U.S military and the bases located there. However, according to Japan’s ministry of health, ...

Discover your Ikigai! Learn how to find your life's purpose, passion, and ideal career using this Japanese concept. Find ...

Though the “new year, new me” mantra is inspiring, the truth is if all that’s really inspiring us to do better is a different number on the calendar, maybe there’s a better way to fully embrace ...

After the passing of the Danish lifestyle trend hygge, the Japanese are back to introduce a new one called ikigai. This concept could be the secret to unlocking true happiness (and the secret to ...

The most popular genre of nonfiction, self-help books have been informal guides on everything for decades—but did you know the earliest extant forms dated back to Ancient Egypt? Or that the term “self ...

With England a week into its second lockdown, travel discouraged across much of the rest of Britain, and winter fast approaching, millions of us are getting reacquainted with life indoors. It has ...

By following these rules and preparing in advance, your first trip to Japan can be less about navigating hurdles and more about soaking in the magic of Japan.