📚 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life – Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles | Used Copy

I am selling my copy of “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, an internationally popular book exploring the Japanese concept of ikigai — a sense of purpose, meaning, and a reason to get up each morning.

The book combines ideas about purpose, happiness, healthy habits, longevity, mindfulness, resilience, relationships, movement, diet, and finding meaningful activities in everyday life.

It includes discussions of Japanese traditions, the experiences of long-lived people, the concept of “flow,” healthy lifestyle habits, and ways of approaching life's challenges with greater calm and resilience.

📖 Book Details

Book: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Authors: Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
Subject: Personal Development / Happiness / Purpose / Longevity / Japanese Philosophy
Language: English
Format: Physical book
Length: The contents shown in the photographs continue through the notes and further-reading section at page 193

⭐ Key Features

• Popular international bestseller focused on the Japanese concept of ikigai
• Explores the idea of finding purpose and meaning in everyday life
• Discusses ways of maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle
• Covers ideas related to happiness, longevity and healthy living
• Includes lessons and traditions from Japanese centenarians
• Explores the importance of staying active and engaged rather than simply remaining busy
• Discusses the concept of flow and becoming deeply engaged in meaningful activities
• Includes ideas about diet and lifestyle
• Contains a section on gentle movements and exercises associated with health and longevity
• Discusses resilience and Wabi-Sabi and ways of approaching life's challenges
• Includes examples and observations from people who have lived exceptionally long lives
• Contains a visual ikigai diagram showing the relationship between what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for
• Suitable for personal reading, reflection, self-development and gifting

📚 Contents & Learning Material

The book is divided into several sections covering different aspects of the ikigai philosophy.

The contents include:

• Prologue – Ikigai: A Mysterious Word
• I. Ikigai – The art of staying young while growing old
• II. Antiaging Secrets – Little things that add up to a long and happy life
• III. From Logotherapy to Ikigai – How to live longer and better by finding your purpose
• IV. Find Flow in Everything You Do – How to turn work and free time into spaces for growth
• V. Masters of Longevity – Words of wisdom from the longest-living people in the world
• VI. Lessons from Japan's Centenarians – Traditions and proverbs for happiness and longevity
• VII. The Ikigai Diet – What the world's longest-living people eat and drink
• VIII. Gentle Movements, Longer Life – Exercises from the East that promote health and longevity
• IX. Resilience and Wabi-Sabi – How to face life's challenges without letting stress and worry age you
• Epilogue – Ikigai: The art of living
• Notes and suggestions for further reading

🎯 Who Is This Book Suitable For?

This book can be useful for:

• Readers interested in Japanese culture and philosophy
• Students and young adults interested in personal development
• People interested in finding their purpose or direction in life
• Readers interested in happiness and positive lifestyle habits
• Anyone interested in longevity and healthy living
• Readers interested in mindfulness and living more intentionally
• People interested in the Japanese concept of ikigai
• Readers looking for a thoughtful self-development book
• Anyone who enjoys reflective and practical nonfiction

📌 Condition of the Book

This is an older pre-owned copy and shows visible signs of age and previous use.

Condition details:

• ✅ Complete book
• ✅ Interior pages are present and readable
• ✅ Contents and main text are intact
• ✅ Suitable for reading and personal study
• ⚠️ The pages show natural yellowing/discoloration due to age and storage
• ⚠️ The cover shows signs of age and handling, including visible wear around the edges and corners
• ⚠️ There are some minor marks/discoloration visible on the pages and cover
• The photographs show the actual condition of the book and are included for transparency

The book is still perfectly usable for reading, but it should not be considered a brand-new or like-new copy. The main visible issue is its age-related yellowing and general signs of use.

📸 Please Check the Photographs

I have uploaded multiple photographs showing:

• The complete front cover
• The book's interior pages
• The table of contents
• The ikigai diagram
• Different sections and chapters
• Examples of the actual page condition
• The visible yellowing and signs of age

Please look through all the photographs carefully before purchasing so you have a clear understanding of the actual condition of this pre-owned copy.

📦 Packaging

The book will be packed carefully and securely before dispatch to help protect it from damage during transportation.

📝 Important Note for Buyers

Please note that this is an older used copy, and the pages have naturally developed yellowing over time due to age and storage. There are also visible signs of previous handling on the cover and some pages.

This condition has been clearly disclosed so there are no surprises after purchase.

If you are looking for a complete, readable and affordable copy of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and do not mind the natural yellowing and age-related appearance of a pre-owned book, this can be a good option.

📚 A thoughtful book about purpose, happiness, longevity, Japanese philosophy and the art of living a meaningful life — offered as an older, well-used copy with its age and condition clearly shown in the photographs.