Books
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
A light wellbeing read organised around purpose habits community and active ageing.
Decision guide
Why it fits
Pick it when you want gentle prompts for reflection rather than a rigorous scientific manual; its practical value comes from the questions it helps you ask.
The authors combine interviews from Okinawa with ideas about purpose routines movement relationships and attention. Some claims are simplified so treat it as a conversation starter for personal habits.