Ikigai

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles are Spanish authors and internationally bestselling writers best known for Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Their work explores purpose, happiness, mindfulness, Japanese philosophy, personal growth, healthy living, and the search for a more meaningful life. Héctor García was born in Spain, worked at CERN in Switzerland, and later moved to Japan, where he spent more than two decades and worked in the technology industry before dedicating himself fully to writing. His experience of Japanese culture inspired books including A Geek in Japan and The Magic of Japan. Francesc Miralles is an award-winning Spanish author, journalist, lecturer, and writer whose work spans spirituality, personal development, philosophy, and fiction. Together, García and Miralles visited Okinawa and interviewed local residents to understand the habits, relationships, purpose, and lifestyle associated with long and fulfilling lives. Their bestselling book Ikigai has reached readers around the world and has been translated into many languages. They have also written The Book of Ichigo Ichie, The Ikigai Journey, and The Four Purusharthas, exploring mindfulness, purpose, happiness, and meaningful living. Their writing brings Japanese wisdom into accessible ideas that readers can apply to everyday life and inspire personal growth.