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!
