Ikigai Spotlight Series: Nori WIlliam | Tokubei (34), Holistic Coach and Artist, Founder of Good will studios, based in Tokyo, Japan
Explore Nori-san’s journey of discovering Ikigai through creativity, cultural challenges, and self-expression.
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Oct 13 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Chiari Matsumoto (28), Kintsugi Artist based in Tokyo, Japan
Chiari Matsumoto, a Tokyo Kintsugi artist, found her Ikigai in pottery restoration, blending tradition with a fulfilling balance.
Aug 284 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Junko Mori (50), Artist obsessed with repetition in metal, based in North Wales, UK
Discover Junko Mori's journey with Ikigai, exploring her evolving purpose through metalworking and the joy found in repetitive creation.
Jul 295 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Akiko Tejima (49), Founder of fermented food manufacturer Akitchen, based in London, UK.
Discover Akiko Tejima's journey of finding her Ikigai through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Jun 263 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Rie Lee Kimoto (31), HARKEN Inc. Creative Director, based in London, UK & Tokyo, Japan
Rie: I was mentally unwell due to personal relationships... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word...
Apr 293 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Ikuko Iwamoto, Japanese Artist based in London, UK.
Ikuko: My high school art teacher shattered my dreams... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word...
Apr 23 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Tad Murao (37), Kintsugi Artist, based in Boston, MA, USA
Tad: Kintsugi plays a valuable role in... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Mar 65 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Aya Kobayashi, Miso maker & Founder of Sumikichi Miso based in Bruton, UK.
Aya: When the pandemic halted my regular work... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai'...
Jan 225 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Maho Hayakawa, Professional Golfer/Podcaster traveling the world
Ikigai on the Golf Course with Maho Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series:Yumiko Umikawa, OKASHI to Sweets CEO, based in London, UK
Yumiko: When faced with a yes-or-no question... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can...
Nov 27, 20235 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Toshihiko Nakazawa, Dance Performer, Motivational Speaker, World Traveler
Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly translated to your 'reason for...
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Minami Yusui, Broadway Performer, Founder of YU-project, based in NY, USA
Minami: Confronting my true self... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...
Sep 25, 20237 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series Special Edition: Celebrating 2 Years at Mogami with Founder, Saori Okada
Getting personal with our Mogami Founder A Message from Our Founder, Saori September marks a very special month as we celebrate two years...
Sep 4, 20233 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Kaori Yatsumoto, Founder & Designer based in London, UK.
Kaori: My journey has been a struggle... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Sayori Wada, Illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland
Sayori: I grew tired of the predictable path... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can...
Jun 26, 20235 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Chieko Y. ,Certified and Registered Nurse based in Minneapolis
Chieko: I failed to discover my Ikigai... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be...
Apr 24, 20236 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Takako H., Freelancer based in Kenya
Takako: I felt trapped... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly translated...
Mar 20, 20234 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Naoko Murata, CEO and Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist
Naoko: Ikigai is something that changes from moment to moment... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The...
Feb 13, 20234 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Mai Sato, Mindful Movement Coach
Mai: We can't make up Ikigai... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture. The word 'Ikigai' can be roughly...
Jan 23, 20236 min read
Mogami’s 2023 Kickoff Ikigai Holiday Edition
Wisdom from the Japanese Obachans Your "Ikigai" are those "moments when you can open your wings without feeling guilty about enjoying...
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