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.
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Aug 193 min read
Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Whole Foods with Traditional Japanese Recipes: Soba
Nourish your body with this Soba recipe—simple, nutritious, and rooted in traditional Japanese cuisine.
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.
Jul 153 min read
Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Whole Foods with Traditional Japanese Recipes: Tofu Lasagna
Food is what makes you. What we put into our body, or “our diet”, is one of the most important ways to take care of our body and soul. At...
May 62 min read
Eating Well with Mogami: Unlocking the Power of Whole Foods with Traditional Japanese Recipes
Food is what makes you. What we put into our body, or “our diet”, is one of the most important ways to take care of our body and soul. At...
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 152 min read
Where is your heart longing to go this year? The power of intention (志: Kokoro-zashi)
Where is your heart longing to go this year? The power of intention (志: Kokoro-zashi) 2024 Greetings from Mogami Founder, Saori Okada
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Finding Creative Flow and Presence: Exploring Mushin 無心 Through Japanese Art
Discover Mushin, a Japanese principle rooted in art forms, for flow and presence. Explore its essence and connection to the present moment.
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...
Aug 15, 20235 min read
All Abroad Mogami’s Japanese Wellness Prefecture Tour: Aomori
Welcome back to Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour Through this virtual wellness tour around Japan, we hope to introduce to you a few...
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Embracing Wabi-Sabi 侘び寂び: The Art of Being Authentically Imperfect
Discover the beauty of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese wellness concept celebrating imperfection and authenticity.
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...
Jul 10, 20234 min read
All abroad Mogami’s Japanese Wellness Prefecture Tour: Hyōgo
Welcome back to Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour Through this virtual wellness tour around Japan, we hope to introduce to you a few...
Apr 28, 20233 min read
All abroad Mogami’s Japanese Wellness Prefecture Tour: Yamagata
Welcome back to Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour Through this virtual wellness tour around Japan, we hope to introduce to you a few...
Mar 9, 20233 min read
All abroad Mogami’s Japanese Wellness Prefecture Tour: Hokkaido
Welcome to our new series, Mogami's Japanese Wellness Tour As you may already know, Japan is a country with a rich and distinct culture...
Dec 31, 20226 min read
5 ways to have an unforgettable, authentic trip to Japan
5 ways to have an unforgettable, mindful, and authentic trip to Japan
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Kelly Morita, Lifestyle Content Creator & Coach
It’s time to unbecome... Ikigai is a concept that is very much integral to Japanese culture and roughly translates to your 'reason for...
Oct 21, 20227 min read
Ikigai Spotlight Series: Akiko Crowther (71), Grand Master Shodō Calligrapher 章悠
Ikigai Spotlight Series is an interview series created to shed light on the authentic ikigai and move beyond the incorrect Venn Diagram
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