In May 2025, Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd. released the results of a nationwide survey on ikigai . The study asked 1,400 people from teens to those in their 70s about their sources of ikigai. The answers may surprise you.
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Are you seeking more rolefulness in your life?
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Ready to let ikigai rock your world?
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How can we quiet our minds in a chaotic world?
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Cory SterlingIt’s with deep gratitude that I share this post from Cory Sterling—a globe-trotting, digital nomad lawyer who lives with a strong sense of ikigai. Cory brings a refreshing, fun approach to law for holistic health and wellness professionals.Cory completed my Ikigai Tribe Coach Certification in Japan in April 2025. He originally shared the post
Japan! Of all the countries and cultures in the world… Read More »
Ikigai Coaching – a methodology to help others flourish and feel alive. ‘As “ikigai” can be a guideline for the individual’s way of life, it is a topic for interdisciplinary research in psychology, pedagogy (education), and philosophy.’ The above quote from one of Japan’s leading ikigai researchers, Professor Akihiro Hasegawa of Toyo Eiwa University, indicates the breadth
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Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, is strongly rooted in animism, with Japanese believing that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Shinto does not have a single creator or specific doctrine, and instead exists in a diverse range of local and regional forms emphasising a sacred connection between humans and the natural world.
103 – Nature, Rituals, and Kami: Discovering the Essence of Shinto with Taishi Kato Read More »
Where is your place to cultivate meaningful connections and personal growth?
