I read 'Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life' last year and have had a sizeable amount of time to be able to test the concepts it puts forth. This book definitely delivers some real value, though it's hard to place exactly what type of book it should be categorised as. It encompasses philosophy, longevity science, and cultural studies of Japan, particularly in Ogimi, Okinawa. I hope you enjoy the video and can benefit from what I found useful in the book. If you'd like to buy the book, you can use my Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3FJLJFJ --- Unlock ad-free videos, behind-the-scenes content from Gleep Glorpson, extra lore, ability to vote on new videos, and close-up looks at props on Patreon: / somereadingsasmr Throne: https://throne.com/somereadingsasmr Instagram: / somereadingsasmr TikTok: / somereadingsasmr X: https://x.com/readingsasmr --- Equipment used in the production of these videos is linked via affiliate programs below. Please feel no obligation to purchase. RØDE NT1a microphones, now available as the NT1 5th Generation series. I use one for each ear: https://amzn.to/4khX6nq Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Interface to connect the microphones: https://amzn.to/4jminen FujiFilm XT30 II camera: https://amzn.to/3SmF6fb} Blue Yeti Pro: https://amzn.to/444Y0Oa
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