Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. We all need a reason to get up in the morning. Ikigai is the term the Japanese ...

Complex concepts captured by a single word or short phrase carry much power. They embed themselves into the collective consciousness of the people, leading to a shared reality of what it means to live ...

When you're considering a new job, project or investment, there are ways to identify whether or not it's a smart decision. You can evaluate what the bottom line will be, whether or not you'll see ...

Ikagai is a Japanese philosophy that means “a reason for being.” It is a concept to live a purposeful and joyful life. It has become popular recently. It focuses on finding joy and balance in everyday ...

We live in a time of great uncertainty, a pivotal moment in history when social and technological changes are accelerating, leaving anxiety in their wake. Polarization and isolation have weakened ...

Whether organizing your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cozy living, it always seems that just when you catch up to a design craze, insiders are already on to the next.

Longevity is nothing but an expensive lifestyle choice – Bryan Johnson might have convinced you of that. Or if you’ve been following Ramdev long enough, you might have built a belief system where you ...

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi proposed the 'IKIGAI' Framework at the 3rd Land Forces Summit. The framework aims ...