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IKIGAI: The Japanese Philosophy of the Good Life

Sisyphus 55 | November 22, 2025



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Sources:

[The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose](https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/)

[https://savvytokyo.com/ikigai-japanese-concept-finding-purpose-life/](https://savvytokyo.com/ikigai-japanese-concept-finding-purpose-life/)

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[https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20170807-ikigai-a-japanese-concept-to-improve-work-and-life](https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20170807-ikigai-a-japanese-concept-to-improve-work-and-life)

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    November 22, 2025 at 12:56 pm

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    November 22, 2025 at 12:56 pm

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