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Ikigai
生き甲斐
Your reason for being
Don't you just envy those people who leap out of bed in the morning, full of beans to get the day started? They've got their ikigai nailed.
Ikigai is that sweet spot where what you love, what you are good at, what you can be paid for and what the world needs combine to create your raison d'etre. Put more simply, it's about aligning your passion, mission, vocation and profession to lead a purposeful life full of wellbeing. Perhaps it's why the Japanese live so long.
The concept of ikigai has struck a nerve in the West, and there are lots of great books explaining the idea in more detail. But better than reading a book, we suggest using a good trip to take stock of your life. It's how we found our own ikigai: helping others get beneath the surface of Japanese culture.
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A quick note about our experiences: Our experiences are designed to be part of a complete, tailor-made travel package and are not available to book individually. This allows us to ensure every detail – from accommodation to transport – is perfectly coordinated for you. If you're interested in one of these experiences, we'd love to help you build a full itinerary around it!
Ikigai
Available throughout Japan
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