Reflecting on 'Ikigai', a Japanese concept that sits at the intersection of what we excel at, what we love to do, what society needs and what can earn us a living. This confluence whispers the secret of a happy life.

Having only read the first few pages of Héctor García and Francesc Miralles' text Ikigai, it is remarkable how it inspires personal reflection beyond the study of Japan's long-established Okinawa community. For now, I am immersed in savouring every nugget of wisdom ready to unfold.

More to come - stay tuned for the full report.