{"product_id":"the-ikigai-journey-1","title":"The ikigai journey by Hector Garcia| Francesc Miralles [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way\u003c\/em\u003e by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles is a companion to their bestselling \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eIkigai\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built around a three-part structure—\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"308\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJourney Through the Future (Tokyo), Through the Past (Kyoto), and Through the Present (Ise)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the book offers a hands-on roadmap to discover and live your own ikigai: the intersection of passion, mission, vocation, and profession . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eUnlike philosophical treatises, it’s rich with practical exercises, reflective prompts, and habit-forming strategies designed to help readers meaningfully align what they love, what they’re good at, what the world needs, and what can sustain them financially\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDrawing on Japan’s cultural wisdom—such as centenarian lifestyles, mindfulness, and the impermanent rhythms of life—it emphasizes that ikigai evolves with each chapter of our lives\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHéctor García\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Spanish-born software engineer and cultural explorer who lived in Japan for over 15 years. He earned an MSc, worked at CERN, and founded the blog \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eA Geek in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e, which led to multiple bestselling books on Japanese culture, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"265\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eIkigai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis analytical background brings clarity and structure to the Japanese philosophies he translates for Western audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancesc Miralles\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician born in Barcelona, brings narrative depth and emotional resonance. With formal training in languages and editorial work, Miralles has authored award-winning novels and spiritual self-help books, and frequently engages with psychology and philosophy in his journalism\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTogether, they blend scientific rigor and storytelling—scientist and narrator—to co-create a distinctly practical yet soulful guide into purpose and well-being\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45173782806785,"sku":"2ZS4SLJB5-Used","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/cty.jpg?v=1716464249","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-ikigai-journey-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}