I had previously understood Ikigai to be the Japanese term for "purpose" in life, but in this book, the authors don't seem to differentiate Ikigai from things like eating well and exercising, and in fact give examples of both. Dan Buettner, in his Blue Zones books, makes Ikigai a separate concept, so I'm still not sure I understand the true meaning of the term.
Semantics aside, I think it's a great book for learning how to be happy and live a long time. It dovetails right in there with the other books I've read. What makes this book different from the others is that they provide examples of physical exercises or different kinds of food to eat.
Incorporated into my collection of books on how to optimize life, this is a great addition.
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