Ken Mogi Books

Discover the transformative Japanese mindset of ikigai, as explored by expert Ken Mogi. This concept lies at the core of Japan's remarkable longevity and appreciation for beauty and mindfulness. With Japanese men ranking 4th and women 2nd in global life expectancy, ikigai is woven into the fabric of daily life, influencing careers, relationships, and hobbies. Mogi outlines five essential pillars of ikigai: Starting small, Releasing yourself, Harmony and sustainability, The joy of little things, and Being in the here and now. Ikigai is often described as "a reason to get up in the morning," fueling enthusiasm for life across various roles, from a bullet train cleaner to a Michelin-starred chef. The exploration of how to discover your own ikigai and its connection to happiness is enriched by Mogi's insights, blending scientific research with personal experiences. This narrative offers a vibrant glimpse into Japanese culture and history, making the concept of ikigai accessible and applicable to anyone seeking fulfillment.

NAGOMI is the Japanese ideology that advocates embracing everything life throws at us so we can live peacefully and harmoniously.There is no translation for the word nagomi in the English language, and yet it should be in everyone’s vocabulary. A popular and common concept in Japan, to achieve nagomi is to have peace of mind, emotional balance and wellbeing. This philosophy can be found at the very heart of Japanese culture, from the way food is prepared (mixing sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami) to the way the ephemerality of the cherry blossom season is celebrated.We know that every life will have joys and sorrows, opportunities and misfortunes, but in The Way of Nagomi, global bestselling author Ken Mogi explains why it’s important to truly accept the way of the world and balance all of these experiences, both positive and negative. By delving into Japan’s history, traditions and culture and providing a toolkit to help us to achieve satisfaction in our lives, Ken shows how we can all create nagomi for ourselves.

Nagomi trae ligereza, armonía y felicidad a tu vida. Ken Mogi explica este principio de vida profundamente arraigado en la cotidianidad japonesa. Las personas que han alcanzado nagomi saben que la felicidad incluye también la infelicidad, el amor incluye el desamor, el altruismo incluye el interés propio y el placer incluye el trabajo. Solo se puede llevar una vida armoniosa si se logra aceptar todos los aspectos de la vida y equilibrarlos entre sí. Este es el camino japonés hacia la alegría de vivir.