A closeup of a hand holding a compass. Signifying ikigai-kan is a force that points your compass towards your purpose in life.

Ikigai-kan is a powerful emotional compass.

You found this website because you are interested in the Japanese concept of ikigai and you’d like to learn how to apply it to improve your academic, career and life outlook.

Contrary to the popular belief, ikigai is not an ultimate goal or a final destination. It is a feeling. And it can be developed into a powerful emotional compass that always points to the path that leads you to embracing your purpose in life.

Having a good wayfinding device is most helpful when facing significant changes and uncertainty in life. Starting or shifting your career is one of those situations…    

Kei Tsuda

IKIGAI Study Group.

Join our open LinkedIn group to explore and discuss ikigai. No prior knowledge required. 

I’m Kei (‘K’) Tsuda, the facilitator and a dedicated ikigai scholar. Let’s unlock the power of Ikigai-kan together as a global community of ikigai practitioners, students and professionals. While our main language is English, expect occasional use of Japanese phrases and Kanji characters, reflecting the origin of the ikigai concept. 

Excited to have you on board!