The Ikigai Test
The most relevant works on Ikigai
Ikigai ni Tsuite
Mieko Kamiya, 1966The foundational Japanese scholarly text exploring Ikigai as a source of meaning, vitality, and psychological depth.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, 2017A widely read work drawing on fieldwork in Okinawa, weaving stories with practical wisdom on purpose and longevity.
The Blue Zones
Dan Buettner, 2008Longevity research across five world regions where a strong sense of purpose, including Ikigai, emerged as a shared trait among centenarians.