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Tsuzishita, Souma, and Tadaaki Wakui. "The Effect of High and Low Life Purpose on Ikigai (a Meaning for Life) among Community-Dwelling Older People—A Cross-Sectional Study." Geriatrics 6, no. 3 (2021): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6030073.

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The purpose of this study is to reveal how high or low life purpose is related to QOL and ikigai (a meaning for life). Ikigai is “a sense of purpose and motivation in the daily lives of older people, a sense that they are capable and meaningful to their families and others, and that they should be”. Eighty-one community-dwelling older people (23 male and 58 female, mean age 77 ± 5.2 years) participated of their own will. The following items were measured: dementia test, exercise habits, life purpose, ikigai, and QOL. In the multivariate analysis of high and low life purpose, only ikigai was fo

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Sazali, Noor Syahirah, and Rohayati Paidi. "IKIGAI AMONG JAPANESE." International Journal of East Asian Studies 13, no. 1 (2024): 189–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/ijeas.vol13no1.11.

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Ikigai is a combination of "iki" (生き), signifying life, and "kai" (甲斐), representing the realization of expectations and hopes. The emergence of this concept has proven to significantly contribute to a better lifestyle. This study aimed to explore the perception of personal ikigai and its institutionalisation. The results from the analysis of 5400 Japanese articles using Leximancer have shown a positive correlation between ikigai and one's personal passions, meaning, and purpose. Beyond that, ikigai can also be perceived through contributing to others' well-being. The study reveals ikigai's dy

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Sartore, Mégane, Stéphanie Buisine, Ioana Ocnarescu, and Louis-Romain Joly. "An integrated cognitive-motivational model of ikigai (purpose in life) in the workplace." Europe’s Journal of Psychology 19, no. 4 (2023): 387–400. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ejop.9943.

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In the Japanese philosophy of life, ‘ikigai’ broadly refers to having a ‘reason for living’, or a purpose in life. From a phenomenological and empirical viewpoint, ikigai is reported to increase human well-being and even life expectancy. However, it remains difficult to translate, define and formalize with regard to contemporary psychological theories. In this respect, the aim of this paper is twofold: to capture as accurately as possible what ikigai is, and to examine whether the concept applies to a professional context. We first offer a comprehensive overview of ikigai, bridge the gap betwe

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Gadaria, Dr Divya P., and Dr Kruti Bhatt. "Management Lessons from Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 08, no. 07 (2024): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem36308.

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The concept of ikigai, which translates to "reason for being," is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and philosophy. Héctor García and Francesc Miralles' book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, explores how the principles of ikigai can be applied to enhance personal fulfilment and longevity. This research paper examines the potential applications of ikigai in the field of management, offering insights into how managers can foster a purpose- driven, engaged, and productive workforce. Through an analysis of the book's key themes, this paper outlines practical strategies for in

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Irfan, Muhamad. "Ikigai: Filosofi Hidup Bahagia Orang Jepang." Literaksi: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan 1, no. 02 (2023): 209–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.70508/literaksi.v1i02.219.

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The purpose of this study was to find out the perspective of Muhamad Irfan Triyadi in learning about "Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy of Life" from the "1 Day of Success" youtube channel entitled "Ikigai". In this research study, researchers used a descriptive method, namely a method that was carried out by observing and noting techniques because the source of information was taken by listening to oral narratives. Ikigai comes from Japanese, 'Iki' means life, and 'Gai' means value. So in a sense, Ikigai is a concept that explains the meaning of life and happiness. The concept of Ikigai is a life v

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Kinoshita, Shunsuke, Nobutaka Hirooka, Takeru Kusano, Kohei Saito, and Hidetomo Nakamoto. "Does Improvement in Health-Related Lifestyle Habits Increase Purpose in Life among a Health Literate Cohort?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 23 (2020): 8878. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17238878.

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A growing number of studies have revealed the association between health-related lifestyle habits and purpose in life. However, the mechanism linking the two has not been adequately understood. This study aims to examine the effect of changes in health-related lifestyle habits on purpose in life. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on certified professional specialists of health management. We analyzed the cohort’s demographic information, health-related lifestyle behaviors, reported changes in health-related lifestyle habits (exercise, diet, sleep, and other habits), and purpose in lif

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Priventa, Hendrike, Umi Handayani, and Rosalina Wahyu Riani. "Pengenalan Konsep Filosofi Hidup Ikigai kepada Generasi Z sebagai Bentuk Memaknai Hidup di Era Digital." KOMUNITA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat 2, no. 2 (2023): 175–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.60004/komunita.v2i2.77.

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The concept of ikigai is a philosophical concept originating from Japan regarding the human perspective on life. The four components of ikigai are mission, passion, profession, and vocation. The function of ikigai is to form individual personalities who can understand life in terms of things that need to be prepared from a young age. The purpose of this service activity is to provide an introduction to generation Z about the concept of ikigai. The method used is giving pre-test and post-test. The results obtained were that 65% of the participants could understand the ikigai concept that had be

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Seko, Kazuki, and Michiyo Hirano. "Predictors and Importance of Social Aspects in Ikigai among Older Women." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16 (2021): 8718. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168718.

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Ikigai is a unique Japanese concept that encompasses not only joy and happiness, but also the purpose and meaning of life. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that contribute to Ikigai, an important concept in the health of older women, and to clarify the relationship between Ikigai and the enhancement of the social aspects of their health. The participants in this longitudinal study, conducted between October 2017 and February 2020, were physically healthy older women aged 65 years and above (N = 132). Physical function and social activity were used as predictors of Ikigai. I

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Hajek, André, Tadanori Imai, Larissa Zwar, and Hans-Helmut König. "Translation and Validation of the German Version of the Ikigai-9." Societies 14, no. 3 (2024): 39. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/soc14030039.

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Background: The Japanese concept of “ikigai” embodies the feeling of having a meaningful purpose in life. It is associated with several positive outcomes. This study aimed to translate and validate the German version of the Ikigai-9 scale (Ikigai-9-G)—and ikigai scores for certain groups of interest were presented. Methods: Data were taken from a quota sample of the German adult population aged 18 to 74 years (n = 5000; representative in terms of age, sex, and state). Data were collected in August/September 2023. The translation process was conducted in accordance with the existing guidelines.

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Miyazaki, Junji, Kokoro Shirai, Takashi Kimura, Satoyo Ikehara, Akiko Tamakoshi, and Hiroyasu Iso. "Purpose in life (Ikigai) and employment status in relation to cardiovascular mortality: the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study." BMJ Open 12, no. 10 (2022): e059725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059725.

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ObjectivesTo investigate whether having a purpose in life (Ikigai) is associated with risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality and whether the association varies by employment status.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingResidents in 45 municipalities, Japan.Participants29 517 men and 41 984 women aged 40–79 years, free of CVD and cancer at baseline from 1988 to 1990.Primary outcome measuresCVD mortality.ResultsDuring the median follow-up of 19.1 years, 4680 deaths (2393 men and 2287 women) from total CVD were observed. Greater Ikigai was associated with a lower risk of CVD mortality, an

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Trushevska, А. "Ikigai-theater as a type of purpose: a modern view of the concept of stage art." Culture of Ukraine, no. 84 (June 20, 2024): 35–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.31516/2410-5325.084.03.

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The purpose of the article is to analyze recent publications and research and to consider some contemporary concepts of theater art. We propose a new concept of theater art — “ikigai-theater” based on the human life purpose. The purpose of the article was to fulfill a number of tasks: to define the concept of “ikigai” and consider its main components; to identify the factors that are the foundation for the formation of ikigai-theater; to integrate the concept of “ikigai” into the concept of theater. In our opinion, a concept of ikigai-theater can be a solution to the problem of separation betw

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Randall, Natasha, Waki Kamino, Swapna Joshi, et al. "Understanding the Connection Among Ikigai, Well-Being, and Home Robot Acceptance in Japanese Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study." JMIR Aging 6 (October 4, 2023): e45442. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/45442.

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Background Ikigai (meaning or purpose in life) is a concept understood by most older adults in Japan. The term has also garnered international attention, with recent academic attempts to map it to concepts in the Western well-being literature. In addition, efforts to use social and home robots to increase well-being have grown; however, they have mostly focused on hedonic well-being (eg, increasing happiness and decreasing loneliness) rather than eudaimonic well-being (eg, fostering meaning or purpose in life). Objective First, we explored how Japanese older adults experience ikigai and relate

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Enormous Earthquake in Japan: Coping with Stress Using Purpose-in-Life/Ikigai." Psychology 02, no. 08 (2011): 773–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/psych.2011.28118.

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Ishida, Riichiro. "EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS AND UNMASK THE ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH ASPERGER’S SYNDROME." Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century 6, no. 1 (2013): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/ppc/13.06.29.

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People with Asperger’s syndrome often have superior abilities in various fields, including art, natural science, and solving social problems. However, they tend to become stressed easily due to difficulties in relating to others. This stress sometimes prevents them from showing their full potential. Their abilities and tendency to become stressed are similar to those of people with schizoid temperament. Recent evidence has shown that purpose in life (PIL)/ikigai, moderate aerobic exercise, and diet, which are related to each other and to prefrontal lobe function, are effective methods for copi

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Belice, Tahir, Nejla Ozkan Yildirim, Utkucan Gursoy, Okan Güleryüz, Ismail Demir, and Arif Yüksel. "The relationship between physical activity and polypharmacy with Ikigai in a population." EUREKA: Health Sciences, no. 2 (March 31, 2022): 3–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.21303/2504-5679.2022.002348.

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The aim: The Japanese word “ikigai” indicates “something to live for” and “having a purpose in life”. Ikigai or well-being, has been associated with many positive outcomes in the physical and mental health of elderly people. In this study, the relationship between ikigai and level of physical activity and polypharmacy was examined in a Turkish population. Material and methods: Both telephonic interviews and face-to-face interviews were conducted with 307 participants (59.2 % women) who completed the Ikigai-9 Turkey Scale and provided demographic information. Results: Correlations b

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Belice, Tahir, Nejla Ozkan Yildirim, Utkucan Gursoy, Okan Güleryüz, Ismail Demir, and Arif Yüksel. "The relationship between physical activity and polypharmacy with Ikigai in a population." EUREKA: Health Sciences, no. 2 (March 31, 2022): 3–9. https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5679.2022.002348.

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The aim: The Japanese word "ikigai" indicates "something to live for" and "having a purpose in life". Ikigai or well-being, has been associated with many positive outcomes in the physical and mental health of elderly people. In this study, the relationship between ikigai and level of physical activity and polypharmacy was examined in a Turkish population. Material and methods: Both telephonic interviews and face-to-face interviews were conducted with 307 participants (59.2 % women) who completed the Ikigai-9 Turkey Scale and provided demographic information. Results: Correlations between group

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Koob, Clemens, and Claudine M. Tomic. "Ikigai as a Personal Resource for Work Engagement: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Nursing Trainees in Germany." Nursing Reports 15, no. 7 (2025): 225. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15070225.

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Background/Objectives: Work engagement is essential for quality care and workforce retention in professional nursing. While job demands–resources theory has guided extensive research on job-related antecedents, personal resources have received comparatively less empirical attention, primarily focusing on self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. This study examined the unique association between ikigai—the Japanese concept of life purpose—as a novel personal resource and work engagement in professional nursing practice, controlling for established job resources, demands, and personal resources

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YOSHIOKA, Akiyo, Hiroshi BANDO, and Yu NISHIKIORI. "Focus on Subjective Well-Being and “Ikigai” As Reason for Living or “Eudaimonia”." Journal of Health Care and Research 4, no. 1 (2023): 21–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.36502/2023/hcr.6217.

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Research on the meaning of life has shown that the value and worth of each individual’s life hold significant importance, and this is closely associated with the concept of “eudaimonia” from ancient Greek philosophy. More recently, the Japanese word “ikigai” has gained attention as a similar concept, referring to one’s sense of well-being, reason for living, or purpose in life. Through various studies, it has been discovered that ikigai is closely related to factors such as happiness, anxiety, depression, stress, and employment status. In fact, it has been identified as a key predictor of both

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Matsumoto, Daisuke, and Hayato Uchida. "THE FACTORS RELATED TO KENDO PRACTICE THAT AFFECT IKIGAI-KAN OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER KENDO PRACTITIONERS." Innovation in Aging 7, Supplement_1 (2023): 757. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2448.

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Abstract The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors related to kendo practice that affect Ikigai-Kan and actual conditions of generativity, mental health of middle-aged and elderly Kendo practitioners. We selected 97 middle-aged and older Kendo practitioners who are practicing at Dojos in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures as research participants. Items that are basic attributes were grouped into two groups, and the values of each survey item were compared between groups. In addition, correlation analysis was performed to grasp the mutual relationship between the basic attributes and each

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Hsu, Long-Jing, Waki Kamino, Weslie Khoo, Katherine Tsui, David Crandall, and Selma Šabanović. "Working Together Toward ikigai : Co-Designing Robots That Can Help Us Achieve Meaning and Purpose in Life." XRDS: Crossroads, The ACM Magazine for Students 30, no. 1 (2023): 38–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3611684.

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Robots are commonly envisioned as assisting older adults in physical tasks or providing companionship. But there has been less focus on helping older adults achieve more intangible, but equally important, aspects of wellness, such as a feeling of purpose and meaning in life. Here, we share our experiences working and learning together with older adults on developing a robot that can support their achievement of ikigai---meaning or purpose in life.

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Harahap, Aqiilah Bilqiis Salsabiil, Yusida Lusiana, and Heri Widodo. "Kajian Psikologi Positif Konsep Ikigai pada Kaisar Akihito dalam Akihito Tennou Monogatari." J-Litera: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa, Sastra dan Budaya Jepang 3, no. 1 (2021): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.20884/1.jlitera.2021.3.1.4115.

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The aim of this study is to explain the relationship between the concept of Ikigai and eudaimonic happiness also with the psychological well-being of Emperor Akihito. This research is a descriptive qualitative type. The data were collected using literature study techniques which are sourced from Akihito Tennou Monogatari manga. The results found that the concept of Ikigai in Emperor Akihito, both in the form of characteristics and Ikigai pillars, all reflected Aristotle's eudaimonic happiness because it was in accordance with the virtue of an emperor, which is being a good emperor with the abi

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Goto, Takaharu, Shinji Fujiwara, Tomoya Koda, et al. "Biopsychosocial Consideration of Ikigai in Older Adults in Japan through a Cross-Sectional Study." Geriatrics 9, no. 3 (2024): 78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics9030078.

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Ikigai—a Japanese concept that includes elements such as life’s purpose and meaning—has been reported to be associated with various systemic health conditions, such as the risk of developing physical dysfunction or death in older adults. However, there are no reports that comprehensively examine the psychological and social aspects of Ikigai. We attempted to clarify the characteristics of Ikigai by examining it from a biopsychosocial model using physical, psychological, and social perspectives through a cross-sectional study on sarcopenia, frailty and healthy life expectancy in a hilly and mou

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Muhammad Afada Rifqiya and Abdullah Hosseinieskandian. "Pursuing Happiness across Traditions: A Comparative Study of al-Ghazali in Kīmiyā’ al-Sa‘ādah and the Japanese Concept of Ikigai." Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought 2, no. 1 (2024): 63–80. https://doi.org/10.15642/jipct.2024.2.1.63-80.

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Happiness is a universal goal that humans have pursued throughout history. This study compares the concepts of happiness according to Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī in Kīmiyā’ al-Sa‘ādah and the concept of Ikigai in Japanese tradition. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study examines the similarities and differences between the two concepts based on text analysis and literature review. Al-Ghazālī emphasizes that true happiness is achieved through the purification of the soul, self-knowledge, and closeness to God. In contrast, Ikigai emphasizes the achievement of balance between personal sat

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Abed Rabho, Laila, Maya De Vries, and Daniel Miller. "Life Purpose in the Age of the Smartphone: Reflections from Comparative Anthropology." Anthropology & Aging 44, no. 2 (2023): 75–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/aa.2023.423.

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In this paper, we investigate whether there exists in different societies something analogous to the idea of ‘life purpose.’ Drawing on examples from across the entire range of ASSA project field sites, the paper is organised as a spectrum, starting from the case of Japan where ikigai is the most explicit example of having a life purpose and is a commonly used expression. We then argue that, in some regions, such as Palestine, the idea of life purpose is entirely subsumed within religion. This is followed by several cases where social reproduction seems to dominate life purpose, often based on

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Widisuseno, Iriyanto. "Mengenal Rahasia Karakter Orang Jepang: Selalu Menghargai Proses, Tidak Hanya Hasil (Kajian Budaya Dalam Pendekatan Filosofis)." KIRYOKU 3, no. 4 (2019): 221. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/kiryoku.v3i4.221-225.

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This study focuses on examining how Japanese work culture patterns respect processes, not just the results of their work. The aim is to uncover the principles and evidence that underlie the pattern of Japanese work culture that always respects the process and not only the results. This study uses philosophical methods, which are essential, comprehensive and normative analysis of the facts of life to try to unravel and explore the principles of existence of life, namely the ontological, epistemological and axiological principles. The ontological principle, describes the Japanese footing in conc

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Vinaccia, Stefano, Sandra Milena Castelblanco-Toro, Japcy Margarita Quiceno, and María del Rosario Vargas. "Ikigai (purpose in life) and quality of life in older adults in socially disadvantaged conditions within a rural Colombian context." Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología 60, no. 5 (2025): 101657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.regg.2025.101657.

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Purpose in Life (<i>Ikigai</i>), a Frontal Lobe Function, Is a Natural." Psychology 03, no. 03 (2012): 272–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/psych.2012.33038.

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Cheng, Yumeng, Wanqing Wang, Takeshi Kinoshita, and Konomi Ikebe. "Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Resilience in a Depopulated Japanese Mountainous Settlement: Connecting Local Culture and Ikigai-Zukuri Through the Ōsawa Engawa Café." Sustainability 17, no. 11 (2025): 5174. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17115174.

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Facing severe depopulation and aging, rural Japanese communities—particularly marginal settlements (genkai shūraku)—increasingly require revitalization strategies that integrate local culture and elder well-being. This study examines the Ōsawa Engawa Café, a community-led initiative in a mountainous tea-growing village, as a site of ikigai-zukuri—the active creation of life purpose among elderly residents. With the use of a mixed-methods approach, including spatial analysis, household surveys, and interviews, Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) decision tree analysis was applied

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Sagala, Adryo Alfinandus, Orestis Soidi, and Sandra Rakian. "ANALYSIS OF PHILOSOPICAL VALUES OF STOICISM AND IKIGAI AS REFLECTED IN ONE PIECE ANIME." SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues 3, no. 4 (2024): 944–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.53682/soculijrccsscli.v3i4.8287.

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This study aims at analyzing the philosophical values of stoicism and Ikigai shown in the One Piece anime. This study focuses its analysis on the character development of the characters in the One Piece anime, specifically on the characters of Monkey D. Luffy and Rorona Zoro. This study is a qualitative descriptive study in which the data collection is carried out through note taking. Note taking in this study is the process in which the researchers watch the anime One Piece several times and take notes on the dialogues and action showing the philosophical values of stoicism and Ikigai. The ob

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Rifqiya, Muhammad Afada, and Zainal Mukhlis. "Mencapai Kebahagiaan Sejati: Titik Temu Konsep Ikigai Hector Garcia dan Kimiya al-Sa‘adah al-Ghazali." Journal of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought 2, no. 1 (2024): 127–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.15642/juit.2024.2.1.127-142.

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Happiness is one of the fundamental aspirations of all humankind, yet only a select few seem to truly experience it, despite the fact that God has bestowed the gift of happiness upon all His creations. This study aims to explore the common ground and pathways to achieving happiness by examining the concept of ikigai as presented by Hector Garcia and the principles of Kīmīyā’ al-Sa‘ādah by al-Ghazālī. The research employs a descriptive approach within a qualitative framework, utilizing library research as its primary methodology. The findings reveal several key intersections between the two per

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Purpose in life (ikigai) may improve obesity caused by stress: a proposal based on traits of neurotransmitters related to emotions." IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) 2, no. 5 (2012): 05–07. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/3013-253057.

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Purpose in Life/Ikigai and Moderate Exercise may Prevent and Improve Violent Behavior: with Consideration of the Traits of Neurotransmitters and Hormones." British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 3, no. 4 (2013): 802–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjmmr/2013/2410.

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TSUJISHITA, Souma, and Tadaaki WAKUI. "Impact of a Monthly 3-Month Preventive Exercise Program on the Quality of Life, Ikigai (meaning for life) and Positive Attitudes of Older Women with Different Levels of Life Purpose." Rigakuryoho Kagaku 36, no. 3 (2021): 337–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/rika.36.337.

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Demura, Shinichi, Hidetsugu Kobayashi, and Tamotsu Kitabayashi. "QOL Models Constructed for the Community-dwelling Elderly with ikigai (purpose in life) as a Composition Factor, and the Effect of Habitual Exercise." Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY and Applied Human Science 24, no. 5 (2005): 525–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2114/jpa.24.525.

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Association between Purpose in Life/(<i>Ikigai</i>), Prefrontal Cortex Function, and the Prevention of Halitosis Caused by Mental Stress, Pseudo-Halitosis, and Halitophobia." Psychology 07, no. 03 (2016): 271–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/psych.2016.73029.

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Ishida, Riichiro. "Proposal to Prevent Alcohol Dependence Using Purpose in Life/<i>Ikigai</i> to Mimic the Chemical Effects of <i>β</i>-Endorphin". Psychology 03, № 07 (2012): 534–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/psych.2012.37078.

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Sözer Özdemir, Şebnem. "Liberation Through Constraint: Discovering a ‘Dance Self’ Through Kamigatamai." Musicologist 9, no. 1 (2025): 192–213. https://doi.org/10.33906/musicologist.1399908.

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This study focuses on the learning experience of Japanese dance practitioners in relation to well-being. It is based on the researcher’s fieldwork in Kyoto, particularly at the regular classes given by Nao Yoshimura in kamigatamai. The discussion revolves around unstructured accounts of Nao sensei’s (Japanese, female) students concerning their reasons for starting and continuing kamigatamai classes, and how this has changed/enhanced their lives. Supported by observation of the classes, these accounts demonstrate that learning kamigatamai induces pleasure that grows out of experiences such as f

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Takase, Mai, Ryogo Ogino, Keishiro Yoshida, Hikari Kusu, Tetsuya Kenmochi, and Jun Goto. "Qualitative Research on the Primary Effect of Fish Pet Ownership Using the Bottleium, a Bottle-Type Aquarium, on Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan: A Potential Preventive Measure towards Social Isolation." Geriatrics 6, no. 1 (2021): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6010017.

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Aging increases the risk of social isolation, which could lead to conditions such as depressive mood. Pet ownership is known to reduce social isolation. However, previous studies have mainly focused on mammals as pets, which could be difficult at old age. A small ornamental fish is relatively easy to culture and might be a suitable alternative. In this research, we aimed to elucidate the possible effects of fish ownership on the psychological state of community-dwelling older adults in Japan. A Bottleium, a bottle-type aquarium, was selected to lower the burden of fish ownership. A workshop wa

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Kotera, Yasuhiro, Michelle Van Laethem, and Remi Ohshima. "Cross-cultural comparison of mental health between Japanese and Dutch workers: relationships with mental health shame, self-compassion, work engagement and motivation." Cross Cultural & Strategic Management 27, no. 3 (2020): 511–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ccsm-02-2020-0055.

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PurposeThe primary purpose of this descriptive study was to compare the levels of, and relationships among mental health problems, mental health shame, self-compassion, work engagement and work motivation between workers in Japan (collectivistic and success-driven culture) and the Netherlands (individualistic and quality-oriented culture).Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional design, where convenience samples of 165 Japanese and 160 Dutch workers completed self-report measures about mental health problems, shame, self-compassion, engagement and motivation, was used. Welch t-tests, corre

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Chen, Ping, Jonathan Leung, Yinan Zhang, and Zhiqi Shen. "The POWER of Ikigai: Optimizing Life Fulfillment with an Integrated User Simulator and Adaptive Hobby Recommender." Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence 39, no. 28 (2025): 28915–22. https://doi.org/10.1609/aaai.v39i28.35159.

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Health and longevity are topics of great interest, leading to an exploration of the Japanese concept of ikigai, known for its impact on a fulfilling, extended life. Ikigai levels are dynamic, changing with personal growth and life situations, but traditional assessment methods are time-consuming, discouraging frequent tracking. In this paper, we propose Personalized Optimization and Wellbeing Enhancement Recommendation (POWER), which integrates an ikigai simulator to pre- dict ikigai levels from profile information and a hobby recommender that uses reinforcement learning to adapt recommendatio

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Oe, Hiroko, and Yasuyuki Yamaoka. "Modern and Historical Concepts of Welfare in Japan: A Theoretical Framework for Strengthening Resilience to Socioeconomic Challenges." SocioEconomic Challenges 9, no. 2 (2025): 114–27. https://doi.org/10.61093/sec.9(2).114-127.2025.

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This theoretical paper introduces a novel, author-developed conceptual framework: the “Integrated Historical-Economic Resilience Model (IHERM)”. This model examines cultural and philosophical messages of well-being transmitted across Japanese history, focusing on how these traditions have historically strengthened socioeconomic resilience and adaptive capacity to economic challenges from the prehistoric Jomon era (14,000–300 BCE) to the Edo period (1603–1868). By analyzing archaeological evidence, historical pilgrimage practices, and cultural traditions through a socioeconomic lens, this resea

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Huwae, Arthur, Salsa Cheryl Srituka, Angeline Meisya, et al. "EMPOWERING ADOLESCENTS IN ORPHANAGES: UNVEILING LIFE MEANING THROUGH IKIGAI TRAINING." Counsenesia Indonesian Journal Of Guidance and Counseling 4, no. 2 (2023): 75–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.36728/cijgc.v4i2.2546.

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The challenges faced by adolescents growing up in orphanages have provided valuable life lessons and shaped their identities across physical, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions. However, many orphaned teenagers experience a sense of meaninglessness due to the loss of hope for developing into quality individuals. This issue poses risks to their daily living necessities. Therefore, the provision of a tool, such as IKIGAI training, is essential to facilitate orphaned adolescents in finding meaning in life. The aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of IKIGAI training in

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Sazali, Noor Syahirah, and Rohayati Paidi. "IKIGAI AMONG THE PEOPLE OF LANGKAWI ISLAND." International Journal of East Asian Studies 12, no. 1 (2023): 76–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/ijeas.vol12no1.5.

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This research has proposed to determine how Langkawi Island people perceived worthwhile life in (ikigai) the face of pandemic challenges. To assess their level of ikigai (energy or strength to continue living or moving forward), current research employs three constructs: satisfaction, significance, and happiness. A combination of modified Q-method, the Time-use Survey based on the Questionnaire A of the 2021 Survey on Time-use and Leisure Activities, the English version of Ikigai- 9, and the elements of the Ikigai Venn Diagram were used to build the research instruments. The five-page Q-data s

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Putri, Mita Tiara Kharisma, Maria Oktasari, Nada Aulia Azzahra, Ahmad Haikal, Shafira Azzahra, and Dina Ramadhani Fuhansyah. "MENELUSURI KEBAHAGIAN: ANALISIS MENDALAM TENTANG 'THE BOOK OF IKIGAI' DALAM BINGKAI SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING." Jurnal Mahasiswa BK An-Nur : Berbeda, Bermakna, Mulia 10, no. 2 (2024): 242. http://dx.doi.org/10.31602/jmbkan.v10i2.14006.

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This study discusses the Japanese concept of Ikigai and its relationship with subjective well-being. The concept of Ikigai has five main aspects, namely starting small, freeing yourself, harmony and continuity, joy from small things, and being present in the present place and time. This research uses qualitative methods and analyzes the content of "The Book of Ikigai" to support its findings. The results show that the concept of Ikigai can be a foundation for individuals to achieve subjective well-being in daily life. By understanding and applying the principles of Ikigai, individuals can incr

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Lee, Mark, and Mark Ashton. "Ikigai: a balanced life in plastic surgery." Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery 3, no. 1 (2020): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.34239/ajops.v3n1.211.

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Aris, Ni Nyoman, Wayan Nurita, and Ni Wayan Meidariani. "IKIGAI PADA MASYARAKAT JEPANG." Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang Undiksha 9, no. 2 (2023): 103–10. https://doi.org/10.23887/jpbj.v9i2.55113.

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This research analysis aims to describe the principles of Ikigai in Japanese society. The secondary data sources used in this research are three books with the theme of Ikigai, each of which is the work of Garcia and Miralles (2018), Ken Mogi (2018), Elisa Irukawa (2019), and several other sources that support the research subject. The data obtained were analyzed using rational choice theory by James S. Coleman (1990) and structural functionalism theory with the AGIL scheme by Talcott Parsons (1902-1979). Methods and data collection techniques in this study used the Library Research method or

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Rizqullah, Dhilal, Rasimin Rasimin, and Freddi Sarman. "Peningkatan Perencanaan Karier Melalui Layanan Informasi Konsep Ikigai Pada Siswa Kelas XI di SMAIT Nurul Ilmi Kota Jambi." Indonesian Journal of Educational Counseling 8, no. 2 (2024): 248–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.30653/001.202482.385.

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Improving Career Planning Through Ikigai Concept Information Services for XI Students Class at SMAIT Nurul Ilmi Jambi City. Students have their own challenges during the process of determining their choice of major for further education. The core problem felt by students is that students do not know themselves, their potential, as well as their interests and talents. This condition become worse by the lack of guidance received, students are less likely to search for information about new and existing majors, do not carry out career planning, and not aware of the latest developments related to

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Oe, Hiroko, Kai Weeks, and Sitsada Sartamorn. "Community-Based Approaches to Healthy Aging: Lessons from Japanese Blue Zones." Health Economics and Management Review 6, no. 2 (2025): 95–107. https://doi.org/10.61093/hem.2025.2-07.

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The paper examines community-based approaches to healthy aging via a comparative case study of two Japanese communities: Ogimi Village in Okinawa, a traditional Blue Zone, and Asao Ward in Kawasaki City, an emerging urban model. Drawing on established theoretical frameworks including the Social Capital Theory, the Socio-Ecological Model, and the Self-Determination Theory, the Integrated Community Healthy Aging Model is developed. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how communities create environments that support healthy aging across diverse contexts. The study employed qua

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Xiao, Du, and Sun Hanru. "Meanings of Life." Advances in Social Science and Culture 5, no. 4 (2023): p35. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/assc.v5n4p35.

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This study aims to explore the meaning of life for the interviewees from a more real-life perspective, thus trying to expand the answer to the question of the meaning of life. It goes beyond understanding the meaning of life from the perspective of vague and unclear philosophical concepts. This study analyzes the content of the face-to-face interviews by using the ikigai theory, which demonstrates the influence of cultural formulation, social negotiation, and institutional channeling on the formation of individuals’ meaning of life. Finally, an idea is provide that genetic factors may also inf

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Hayati, Leni Murni, Firman Firman, and A. Muri Yusuf. "PENGARUH IKIGAI GURU BK DAN IKLIM KERJA GURU BK DI SEKOLAH TERHADAP KINERJA GURU BK." INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY 2, no. 1 (2021): 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.24114/icp.v2i1.31158.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Counselor Ikigai and the Teacher Counseling's work climate on the performance of Teacher Counselings. This type of research used a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. This study also uses the regression method which aims to examine the effect/value of the influence of two independent variables on one dependent variable. The research population is all Teacher Counselings in South Solok Regency. A sample of 39 respondents was Teacher Counselings. The results of data analysis and hypothesis testing indicate that the three hypothe

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