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Nick Kemp discusses his book 'A Year of Ikigai' and the cultural insights that shaped it.

Caitlin Kight returns again to host the Ikigai Podcast to interview Nick on his new book, A Year of Ikigai. In this episode, Nick shares how Japanese voices, careful cultural research and daily prompts, helped him write a book that the reader can actually use. This epsidoe covers: • A 365-day reflective journey built around roles, relationships, rituals, contribution, and belonging • How this book differs from Western ikigai takes and why Japanese perspective matters &nbsp...

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Host: Caitlin Kight

Guest: Nick Kemp

Topics covered

• ikigai
• Japanese culture
• self-reflection
• personal development
• relationships

Keywords

• ikigai
• Japanese culture
• self-improvement
• daily prompts
• reflection

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Books & works: A Year of Ikigai

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