Podcast: Navigating "Aida" and "Ma" through the Lens of Ikigai

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Nick Kemp from IKIGAI TRIBE.

Many of you may already know the Japanese word "Ikigai" (生きがい), which refers to that which makes one's life worth living. This concept has gained international recognition, partly through the English translation of Mieko Kamiya’s seminal book, On Ikigai.

In this interview, I attempted to explain the concepts of "Aida" (Betweenness) and "Ma" (Interval). While both terms are deeply rooted in Japanese language and culture, I believe they possess a universal dimension that resonates with people from diverse backgrounds. To illustrate this, I began my talk by connecting these concepts to the phenomenological idea of intercorporeality.

If you are interested in how our sense of self emerges through these cultural and bodily "in-betweens," you can listen to the full podcast here:

IKIGAI podcast 66: Navigating Aida and Intercorporeality with Prof. Shogo Tanaka

https://ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/podcast66/

Enjoy the conversation!

Website open: IHSRC 2023 in Tokyo

We are happy to announce that the website for IHSRC 2023 is now open!

https://ihsrc2023tokyo.jp/

The 40th International Human Science Research Conference is scheduled for 7 to 11 August 2023 and will be held at Tokai University Takanawa Campus, Tokyo, as an onsite event.

Submission Details

Please send your abstract for paper presentation by April 15th, 2023 to "ihsrc2023@gmail.com". The decision will be sent no later than May 15th.

Post-Conference Reflection (Added in September 2023)

Looking back, the 40th IHSRC was a milestone event that brought together researchers from diverse disciplines to discuss the future of human science. The onsite discussions at Tokai University were particularly vibrant, fostering a renewed sense of community after remote interaction during the pandemic.

We look forward to seeing how these discussions continue to evolve in future conferences.

All the best,

Shogo Tanaka 

IHSRC 2023 Local Organizing Committee