Srinagar, May 23 -- The Ikigai Journey, written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, explores the Japanese concept of Ikigai: finding meaning and value in life. The book serves as a practical guide to discovering happiness and purpose through a Japanese way of living.

The introduction begins with the writers' visit to Ogimi, a village of around 3,000 inhabitants known for having one of the highest life expectancies in the world and remarkably low rates of cancer and other diseases. According to the authors, the villagers have found their Ikigai. The secret to this longevity, they suggest, is to always keep busy. In the words of a 96-year-old woman: "If you don't do anything, death comes for you."

The book is divided into three parts:...