Behind the Uniform Skirt: Ikigai-less Frontlines

What is the secret to discovering your ikigai? In Japan, the land where this profound concept was born, its essence is gradually fading. While many outside Japan romanticize ikigai as the ultimate key to happiness, the reality is far less glamorous. For many young people in Japan today, finding that elusive sense of purpose feels like searching for a cherry blossom in the dead of winter—an almost impossible task fraught with disappointment and frustration.

«Behind the Uniform Skirt» seeks to uncover the frontline of an ikigai-less life, exploring why so many people in Japan today struggle to find genuine purpose amidst modern challenges. The goal of the book is straightforward: to help you recognize and pursue what truly matters to you, beyond merely generating economic benefits for those around you.

In this book, you will find answers to pressing questions about Japanese life and culture, such as:

Is life really as hard in Japan as it seems?What are some harsh truths about Japanese marriages?How can Japanese people work such long hours?Why do Japanese female students wear short skirts in winter?Do people in Japan usually bring lunch to work or go out to eat?What is nightlife like in Japan?Is Tokyo truly a happy place?

Written by Satoka Sotome, a Tokyo native whose most popular article, “Why Do Japanese Female Students Wear Short Skirts in Winter?” has captivated over 37 million readers in a year. Sotome has also penned over 400 articles on Japan’s complex cultural phenomena.

Reflecting on existential questions, Sotome explores what life beyond the corporate grind looks like and how to rediscover forgotten dreams and aspirations. «Behind the Uniform Skirt» is more than a cultural exploration; it’s an invitation to understand the real Japan and embark on your own journey to personal fulfillment. Learn how to identify your own ikigai and spend your days doing what truly matters to you, despite the modern pressures of societal expectations and economic demands.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFWQRH37
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 1, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8338002353
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.43 x 8.5 inches