A disappointing uncritical self-help book that is full of platitudes and exoticism of Japan. A book titled Ikigai but is really a book about longevity. A long life doesn't necessarily mean a meaningful one. There is a complete chapter where the authors ask centenarians what is their secret for living beyond 100 years and the answer is the same; there is no secret. The book ends with saying that you have to find your Ikigai for yourself.