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The Way of Nagomi: How to Find Peace & Harmony in Your Life
NAGOMI is the Japanese ideology that advocates embracing everything life throws at us so we can live peacefully and harmoniously.
There is no translation for the word nagomi in the English language, and yet it should be in everyone’s vocabulary. A popular and common concept in Japan, to achieve nagomi is to have peace of mind, emotional balance and wellbeing. This philosophy can be found at the very heart of Japanese culture, from the way food is prepared (mixing sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami) to the way the ephemerality of the cherry blossom season is celebrated.
We know that every life will have joys and sorrows, opportunities and misfortunes, but in The Way of Nagomi, global bestselling author Ken Mogi explains why it’s important to truly accept the way of the world and balance all of these experiences, both positive and negative. By delving into Japan’s history, traditions and culture and providing a toolkit to help us to achieve satisfaction in our lives, Ken shows how we can all create nagomi for ourselves.
There is no translation for the word nagomi in the English language, and yet it should be in everyone’s vocabulary. A popular and common concept in Japan, to achieve nagomi is to have peace of mind, emotional balance and wellbeing. This philosophy can be found at the very heart of Japanese culture, from the way food is prepared (mixing sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami) to the way the ephemerality of the cherry blossom season is celebrated.
We know that every life will have joys and sorrows, opportunities and misfortunes, but in The Way of Nagomi, global bestselling author Ken Mogi explains why it’s important to truly accept the way of the world and balance all of these experiences, both positive and negative. By delving into Japan’s history, traditions and culture and providing a toolkit to help us to achieve satisfaction in our lives, Ken shows how we can all create nagomi for ourselves.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2022
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Ken Mogi
63 books140 followersAssociated Names:
* 茂木 健一郎 (Japanese)
* Ken Mogi (English)
* โมงิ เคนอิจิโร่ (Thai)
Kenichirō "Ken" Mogi (茂木 健一郎 Mogi Kenichirō) is a Japanese scientist. He is a senior researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories and a visiting professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. According to the profile posted at his personal blog, his mission is "to solve the so-called mind-brain problem."
After graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1985 with a degree in science and in 1987 with a degree in law, Mogi received in 1992 a Ph.D. with the thesis "Mathematical Model of Muscle Contraction".
Ken Mogi was Japan's first TED speaker. He presented in 2012 March.
Mogi has published over 50 books, most of which are written in Japanese. They cover not only brain science but also includes, but not limited to, philosophy, history, art, education, and linguistics. His books have been frequently used as a source of university entrance examinations. His book "Nō to Kasō" (脳と仮想, "Brain and Imagination") has received 2005 Hideo Kobayashi award, and another book "Ima Koko kara Subete no Basho e" (今ここからすべての場所へ, "From Here, to Everywhere") has received 2008 Takeo Kuwabara academic award.
* 茂木 健一郎 (Japanese)
* Ken Mogi (English)
* โมงิ เคนอิจิโร่ (Thai)
Kenichirō "Ken" Mogi (茂木 健一郎 Mogi Kenichirō) is a Japanese scientist. He is a senior researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories and a visiting professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. According to the profile posted at his personal blog, his mission is "to solve the so-called mind-brain problem."
After graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1985 with a degree in science and in 1987 with a degree in law, Mogi received in 1992 a Ph.D. with the thesis "Mathematical Model of Muscle Contraction".
Ken Mogi was Japan's first TED speaker. He presented in 2012 March.
Mogi has published over 50 books, most of which are written in Japanese. They cover not only brain science but also includes, but not limited to, philosophy, history, art, education, and linguistics. His books have been frequently used as a source of university entrance examinations. His book "Nō to Kasō" (脳と仮想, "Brain and Imagination") has received 2005 Hideo Kobayashi award, and another book "Ima Koko kara Subete no Basho e" (今ここからすべての場所へ, "From Here, to Everywhere") has received 2008 Takeo Kuwabara academic award.
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June 7, 2025
La cultura giapponese è sempre fonte di grandi insegnamenti.
Ken Mogi ritorna in libreria con questo nuovo saggio, in cui l’autore prova a spiegare a noi occidentali come si raggiunge il nagomi.
Nel 2018, Einaudi aveva pubblicato un altro libro di Ken Mogi: “Il piccolo libro dell’ikigai. La via giapponese alla felicità.”
“il nagomi ha a che fare proprio con l’integrazione di una molteplicità di fattori variegati. Per questo il mio libro tenta di rifletterne il concetto come uno specchio.
Nel corso della lettura scoprirete che grazie al nagomi potrete fare vostri i seguenti cinque pilastri, vale a dire la possibilità di:
- mantenere buoni rapporti con i vostri cari anche nel disaccordo;
- imparare cose nuove restando fedeli a voi stessi;
- trovare un senso di pace in tutto quello che fate;
- mescolare e integrare gli elementi piú disparati, fino a ottenere un equilibrio armonioso;
- comprendere meglio la filosofia di vita giapponese.”
Il nagomi altro non è che l’equilibrio tra dentro e fuori, il benessere e la tranquillità del cuore e della mente: il nagomi è l’armonia che si viene a creare tra l’uomo, inteso nella sua interezza, e l’ambiente in cui vive.
“Pur saldamente legato all’idea di benessere mentale, il nagomi si può raggiungere anche quando non si è particolarmente felici: la sua bellezza sta proprio nel fatto che ci aiuta a venire a patti con l’apparente mancanza di felicità e i momenti di autentica disgrazia. Può cioè aiutarci ad accettare situazioni lungi dall’essere ideali.”
La ricerca del nagomi avviene quindi attraverso il cibo, la salute fisica e mentale, nella cura delle relazioni (che possono garantire il nagomi, anche se non si è perfetto accordo), nell’apprendimento continuo, nella natura, nella società.
“In natura, cosí come tutti gli ambiti della vita, è importante trovare un buon nagomi, un sano equilibrio tra prospettive diverse, e nell’armonizzare l’attività umana al mondo naturale occorre considerare il concetto giapponese di satoyama. Questo termine descrive i confini tra il sato (habitat umano) e lo yama (monte): riguarda quindi il punto d’incontro fra civiltà e natura, là dove nasce l’armonia. In Giappone potete ammirarlo per esempio lungo le linee di demarcazione tra montagne e pianure, o tra pianure e valli. Satoyama è un concetto squisitamente giapponese che indica la possibilità di stabilire un nagomi tra le attività umane e l’ambiente naturale.”
Ora non mi/ci resta che passare dalla teoria alla pratica.
Buon nagomi a tutti.
[Audioletto (riletto quindi) il 7 giugno 2025.]
Ken Mogi ritorna in libreria con questo nuovo saggio, in cui l’autore prova a spiegare a noi occidentali come si raggiunge il nagomi.
Nel 2018, Einaudi aveva pubblicato un altro libro di Ken Mogi: “Il piccolo libro dell’ikigai. La via giapponese alla felicità.”
“il nagomi ha a che fare proprio con l’integrazione di una molteplicità di fattori variegati. Per questo il mio libro tenta di rifletterne il concetto come uno specchio.
Nel corso della lettura scoprirete che grazie al nagomi potrete fare vostri i seguenti cinque pilastri, vale a dire la possibilità di:
- mantenere buoni rapporti con i vostri cari anche nel disaccordo;
- imparare cose nuove restando fedeli a voi stessi;
- trovare un senso di pace in tutto quello che fate;
- mescolare e integrare gli elementi piú disparati, fino a ottenere un equilibrio armonioso;
- comprendere meglio la filosofia di vita giapponese.”
Il nagomi altro non è che l’equilibrio tra dentro e fuori, il benessere e la tranquillità del cuore e della mente: il nagomi è l’armonia che si viene a creare tra l’uomo, inteso nella sua interezza, e l’ambiente in cui vive.
“Pur saldamente legato all’idea di benessere mentale, il nagomi si può raggiungere anche quando non si è particolarmente felici: la sua bellezza sta proprio nel fatto che ci aiuta a venire a patti con l’apparente mancanza di felicità e i momenti di autentica disgrazia. Può cioè aiutarci ad accettare situazioni lungi dall’essere ideali.”
La ricerca del nagomi avviene quindi attraverso il cibo, la salute fisica e mentale, nella cura delle relazioni (che possono garantire il nagomi, anche se non si è perfetto accordo), nell’apprendimento continuo, nella natura, nella società.
“In natura, cosí come tutti gli ambiti della vita, è importante trovare un buon nagomi, un sano equilibrio tra prospettive diverse, e nell’armonizzare l’attività umana al mondo naturale occorre considerare il concetto giapponese di satoyama. Questo termine descrive i confini tra il sato (habitat umano) e lo yama (monte): riguarda quindi il punto d’incontro fra civiltà e natura, là dove nasce l’armonia. In Giappone potete ammirarlo per esempio lungo le linee di demarcazione tra montagne e pianure, o tra pianure e valli. Satoyama è un concetto squisitamente giapponese che indica la possibilità di stabilire un nagomi tra le attività umane e l’ambiente naturale.”
Ora non mi/ci resta che passare dalla teoria alla pratica.
Buon nagomi a tutti.
[Audioletto (riletto quindi) il 7 giugno 2025.]
October 2, 2022
The Way of Nagomi is the latest book from Ken Mogi, who wrote the famous Ikigai
The book is broken down into the different aspects of Nagomi in Japanese culture. From relationships, creativity, learning, food to nature, Nagomi emphasizes the importance of external balance to have internal harmony and peace of mind. This is because the external elements we surround ourselves with have an influence to our perception. In Japan, the way food is prepared often mixes sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami. The Japanese government also encourages 'shinrin-yoku', the habit of relaxing in the forest, letting go of our senses and being present in the moment.
The book also mentioned that Nagomi is the parental element to many other Japanese philosophies, including Ikigai. I found some examples from his previous book, Ikigai are reused here. This book seems to focus on providing examples of Nagomi across the decades. While Ikigai includes implementable steps to follow in our daily life - which I preferred.
Overall, a short book about Nagomi with cute illustrations. If you want to have an inkling about Japanese culture, this book serves as a good start.
Rating: 3 stars
The book is broken down into the different aspects of Nagomi in Japanese culture. From relationships, creativity, learning, food to nature, Nagomi emphasizes the importance of external balance to have internal harmony and peace of mind. This is because the external elements we surround ourselves with have an influence to our perception. In Japan, the way food is prepared often mixes sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami. The Japanese government also encourages 'shinrin-yoku', the habit of relaxing in the forest, letting go of our senses and being present in the moment.
The book also mentioned that Nagomi is the parental element to many other Japanese philosophies, including Ikigai. I found some examples from his previous book, Ikigai are reused here. This book seems to focus on providing examples of Nagomi across the decades. While Ikigai includes implementable steps to follow in our daily life - which I preferred.
Overall, a short book about Nagomi with cute illustrations. If you want to have an inkling about Japanese culture, this book serves as a good start.
Rating: 3 stars
July 16, 2022
สารภาพมาเถอะว่าซื้อมาอ่านเพราะชอบหนังสือ อิคิไก ของ เคน โมงิ
อย่างน้อยผมก็หนึ่งในนั่นล่ะ (จับมือกัน)
แต่เล่มนี้เฉย ๆ แฮะ 555 (ปล่อยมือยัง)
จะพูดยังไงดี เหมือนพยายามโยงไปหน่อยไหมนะ
อย่างเช่น 雑談 ซาทสึดัน แปลว่าคุยสัพเพเหระ ก็ยังเป็นนาโงมิเหรอฟะ
คุยเรื่อยเปื่อยนี่นาโงมิยังไง
สมมติว่าเมาท์กับเพื่อนว่า "เฮ้ย มึง ๆ ทิศสิบนาฬิกา ผู้ชายหล่อฉิบหาย"
คือเม้าท์มอยด์กันแบบนี้ก็เป็นนาโงมิแล้วเหรอ ไม่นะ 555
ถ้ารู้สึกว่า นาโงมิคือความเป็นญี่ปุ่นอยู่แล้ว
ผมว่าเล่มนี้ไม่ต้องอ่านก็ได้
หรือถ้าอยากรู้สึกถึงความเป็นญี่ปุ่น อ่านเล่มอื่นอย่าง อิคิไก ก่อนน่าจะดีกว่า
อย่างน้อยผมก็หนึ่งในนั่นล่ะ (จับมือกัน)
แต่เล่มนี้เฉย ๆ แฮะ 555 (ปล่อยมือยัง)
จะพูดยังไงดี เหมือนพยายามโยงไปหน่อยไหมนะ
อย่างเช่น 雑談 ซาทสึดัน แปลว่าคุยสัพเพเหระ ก็ยังเป็นนาโงมิเหรอฟะ
คุยเรื่อยเปื่อยนี่นาโงมิยังไง
สมมติว่าเมาท์กับเพื่อนว่า "เฮ้ย มึง ๆ ทิศสิบนาฬิกา ผู้ชายหล่อฉิบหาย"
คือเม้าท์มอยด์กันแบบนี้ก็เป็นนาโงมิแล้วเหรอ ไม่นะ 555
ถ้ารู้สึกว่า นาโงมิคือความเป็นญี่ปุ่นอยู่แล้ว
ผมว่าเล่มนี้ไม่ต้องอ่านก็ได้
หรือถ้าอยากรู้สึกถึงความเป็นญี่ปุ่น อ่านเล่มอื่นอย่าง อิคิไก ก่อนน่าจะดีกว่า
April 10, 2025
Por el título, esperaba que fuese la biografía de Nagomi Campbell, pero resultó ser una tierna lectura sobre costumbres japonesas. Entre ellas, destaco el concepto de "shinrin-yoku", traducido como “baño de bosque”: algo así como el "touch grass" de los internautas, pero sin la paradoja de ser alguien online diciéndote que no estés online; solo la parte de “anda, sal un ratito fuera, que te hará bien”.
Bueno, eso, voy a darme un paseo al aire libre.
Bueno, eso, voy a darme un paseo al aire libre.
April 15, 2024
Enjoyable and comfortable reading. A nice introduction to some aspects of Japanese culture which is aimed at western readers. Provides some interesting insights into alternatives to western culture.
March 29, 2024
Ken Mogi is a fascinating person. A distinguished scientist, who is also a popular media personality, I think you could even call him a household name in Japan. This is his second book in English. His first was on the Japanese term ikigai.
As I am sure most people are aware, there is an a kind of publishing industry boom in English books about Japanese words—and I seem to have collected quite a lot of them! From wabi-sabi and ikigai to kaizen, shinrinyoku, and kintsugi, a reader can barely keep up. Ikigai especially has captured a lot of attention, and Mogi’s was the only one I really liked on the subject, so I was excited—and surprised— that he had written a book on nagomi.
For me, nagomi captures more than anything else what I felt when I lived in Japan (and what is completely and painfully lacking in my life now). Like the other concepts above, it is a hard word to pin down in English.
One definition I found online, explained the term like this:
Nagomi= Nagomi' is an alternative reading of the kanji 和, which refers to all things Japanese, yet can also mean 'bring together'. Make a verb (nagomu or nagomi) out of it, and it refers to the feelings you have when spending time with good friends.
According to Mogi, nagomi is a fundamental Japanese concept—one that reaches far back into Japanese history— all the way to the kojiki, considered to be the oldest extant literary work in Japan. In the kojiki there is a line citing the spirit of harmony 和譲の精神 as being something to be encouraged by Japanese people.
Nagomi 和み is an alternative reading of “wa” 和 —which is the first character used to write my son’s name (Kazuya 和弥). “Wa” means harmony. It also is an alternative word for Japan and things Japanese.
And it is the name of a popular tea ceremony magazine
なごみとは、心を和して「あい和む」の意。
今日ほど、この和の心が渇望されている時代はありません。
日々のくらしのなかで、和を尊ぶ心を形にしてきた総合文化茶の湯に範をとり、現代の「茶のあるくらし」すなわち「和のあるくらし」を小誌はヴィジュアルに提案します。
Nagomi means to be in harmony. Both in our hearts and with others. This feeling is in short supply in today’s world. The culture of the tea ceremony gives form to this ideal in our daily life. Nagomi magazine seeks to offer a lifestyle of tea which is also a lifestyle of nagomi. (My very rough translation).
Mogi’s book begins in food —even mentioning the way my favorite Kyoto gin, ki no bi, is itself an example of Japanese flavors harmonizing with a European spirit (ie gin). One of the definitions I have seen for nagomi is “reconciliation,” which is a word that always reminds me of the Catholic Inquisition, where sinners were reconciled through fire basically. Mogi doesn’t use this word in his book, but for me there is a kind of reconciling going on in examples he gives. To reconcile Japanese and foreign tastes in the ki no bi gin or katsu curry. There is something like this happening in all of his examples. Satoyama, brings together in harmony the mountains and village, while Ozu’s characters must negotiate personal happiness with their obligations (giri/ninjo) to attain a kind of inner peace.
Unlike in “wa,” “nagomi is active and involves care (teire 手入れ) and for me there is also something about being easily satisfied by something.
I think it is the quintessential Japanese word… but it also reminds me of my favorite Chinese poet, Li Qingzhao, whose sobriquet was to “easily satisfied” (号:易安). This is from a line by Tao Yuanming → 倚南窗以寄傲审容膝之易安 (Leaning on the southern window, I surrender my pride to nature and in this room scarely big enough to contain my knees, I am easily contented). The line, which is very famous, was taken from an essay called "Homecoming" (歸去來兮辭). The essay, written in 404 CE is about the poet's leaving officialdom to "return home" and devote the rest of his life to self-cultivation and the simple life. The essay inspired countless philosophers and poets in China and Japan to turn inward and to never forget that "less is more."
She also signed her works thus: 易安 "easily contented" and "the inhabitant who is easily contented" 易安居士.
I loved this simple but profound little book.
As I am sure most people are aware, there is an a kind of publishing industry boom in English books about Japanese words—and I seem to have collected quite a lot of them! From wabi-sabi and ikigai to kaizen, shinrinyoku, and kintsugi, a reader can barely keep up. Ikigai especially has captured a lot of attention, and Mogi’s was the only one I really liked on the subject, so I was excited—and surprised— that he had written a book on nagomi.
For me, nagomi captures more than anything else what I felt when I lived in Japan (and what is completely and painfully lacking in my life now). Like the other concepts above, it is a hard word to pin down in English.
One definition I found online, explained the term like this:
Nagomi= Nagomi' is an alternative reading of the kanji 和, which refers to all things Japanese, yet can also mean 'bring together'. Make a verb (nagomu or nagomi) out of it, and it refers to the feelings you have when spending time with good friends.
According to Mogi, nagomi is a fundamental Japanese concept—one that reaches far back into Japanese history— all the way to the kojiki, considered to be the oldest extant literary work in Japan. In the kojiki there is a line citing the spirit of harmony 和譲の精神 as being something to be encouraged by Japanese people.
Nagomi 和み is an alternative reading of “wa” 和 —which is the first character used to write my son’s name (Kazuya 和弥). “Wa” means harmony. It also is an alternative word for Japan and things Japanese.
And it is the name of a popular tea ceremony magazine
なごみとは、心を和して「あい和む」の意。
今日ほど、この和の心が渇望されている時代はありません。
日々のくらしのなかで、和を尊ぶ心を形にしてきた総合文化茶の湯に範をとり、現代の「茶のあるくらし」すなわち「和のあるくらし」を小誌はヴィジュアルに提案します。
Nagomi means to be in harmony. Both in our hearts and with others. This feeling is in short supply in today’s world. The culture of the tea ceremony gives form to this ideal in our daily life. Nagomi magazine seeks to offer a lifestyle of tea which is also a lifestyle of nagomi. (My very rough translation).
Mogi’s book begins in food —even mentioning the way my favorite Kyoto gin, ki no bi, is itself an example of Japanese flavors harmonizing with a European spirit (ie gin). One of the definitions I have seen for nagomi is “reconciliation,” which is a word that always reminds me of the Catholic Inquisition, where sinners were reconciled through fire basically. Mogi doesn’t use this word in his book, but for me there is a kind of reconciling going on in examples he gives. To reconcile Japanese and foreign tastes in the ki no bi gin or katsu curry. There is something like this happening in all of his examples. Satoyama, brings together in harmony the mountains and village, while Ozu’s characters must negotiate personal happiness with their obligations (giri/ninjo) to attain a kind of inner peace.
Unlike in “wa,” “nagomi is active and involves care (teire 手入れ) and for me there is also something about being easily satisfied by something.
I think it is the quintessential Japanese word… but it also reminds me of my favorite Chinese poet, Li Qingzhao, whose sobriquet was to “easily satisfied” (号:易安). This is from a line by Tao Yuanming → 倚南窗以寄傲审容膝之易安 (Leaning on the southern window, I surrender my pride to nature and in this room scarely big enough to contain my knees, I am easily contented). The line, which is very famous, was taken from an essay called "Homecoming" (歸去來兮辭). The essay, written in 404 CE is about the poet's leaving officialdom to "return home" and devote the rest of his life to self-cultivation and the simple life. The essay inspired countless philosophers and poets in China and Japan to turn inward and to never forget that "less is more."
She also signed her works thus: 易安 "easily contented" and "the inhabitant who is easily contented" 易安居士.
I loved this simple but profound little book.
February 6, 2023
Es schmerzt mich, diesem Buch nur einen Stern geben zu müssen, weil ich so neugierig darauf war, aber die Lektüre war wirklich einfach nur schmerzvoll.
Ken Mogi hat einen Liebesbrief an Japan und die japanische Kultur geschrieben. Seine teils sehr romantischen und schillernd bunten Anekdoten und Erzählungen schmückt er mit so vielen verschiedenen japanischen Ausdrücken, dass es den Lesefluss stört und man am Ende überhaupt nicht mehr mitkommt.
Das Buch ist gegliedert in Anschnitte wie Beziehung, Gesundheit, Gesellschaft, Leben usw. Weniger wird beschrieben, WAS nagomi ist, sondern mehr dargestellt, wie es sich im Leben äußert. Von greifbaren Tipps zu einem besseren Leben anhand dieser Lebensphilosophie keine Spur. Wieder einmal: nur zahlreiche Anekdoten.
Ich bin selten so enttäuscht von einem Buch wie hier. Empfehlenswert? Absolut nicht!
Ken Mogi hat einen Liebesbrief an Japan und die japanische Kultur geschrieben. Seine teils sehr romantischen und schillernd bunten Anekdoten und Erzählungen schmückt er mit so vielen verschiedenen japanischen Ausdrücken, dass es den Lesefluss stört und man am Ende überhaupt nicht mehr mitkommt.
Das Buch ist gegliedert in Anschnitte wie Beziehung, Gesundheit, Gesellschaft, Leben usw. Weniger wird beschrieben, WAS nagomi ist, sondern mehr dargestellt, wie es sich im Leben äußert. Von greifbaren Tipps zu einem besseren Leben anhand dieser Lebensphilosophie keine Spur. Wieder einmal: nur zahlreiche Anekdoten.
Ich bin selten so enttäuscht von einem Buch wie hier. Empfehlenswert? Absolut nicht!
July 30, 2024
Poradniki i książki traktujące o życiu, nie są moją mocną stroną. W zasadzie w ogóle nie sięgam po tego typu książki, bo zwyczajnie nie potrafię się w nich odnaleźć ani przyswoić zawartych w nich informacji, porad czy też zasad dotyczących prawidłowego funkcjonowania. „Nagomi. Japoński sekret życia w harmonii” autorstwa Kena Mogi, to książka, po którą sięgnęłam głównie dlatego, że dotyczy Japonii, która według mnie jest jednym z najbardziej intrygujących krajów na świecie, jeśli chodzi o kulturę.
W momencie, kiedy wzięłam książkę do ręki i przeczytałam pierwszych kilka stron, wiedziałam już, że to nie do końca książka w moim guście. Jednak w pewnym stopniu zaintrygowała mnie, a przystępny i lekki w odbiorze język sprawił, że książkę przeczytam w tempie ekspresowym. Książka nie jest obszerna, na tych zaledwie 250 stronach autor zawarł wiele ciekawych informacji dotyczących życia Japończyków, ich kultury, sposobu radzenia sobie ze współczesnym stresem i presją.
„Nagomi. Japoński sekret życia w harmonii” Kena Mogi to książka, która z pewnością usatysfakcjonuje tych z Was, których intryguje Japonia. Ja, mimo iż zachwycam się Japonią i jej pięknem, ciekawi mnie kultura i życie Japończyków, niestety nie odnalazłam się w lekturze tej książki. Tak, jak wspomniałam we wstępie, poradniki i tym podobne książki, to nie jest gatunek dla mnie. Niemniej jednak polecam tę książkę, gdyż wiem, że wśród Was znajdą się tacy, którym ta książka zdecydowanie przypadnie do gustu.
W momencie, kiedy wzięłam książkę do ręki i przeczytałam pierwszych kilka stron, wiedziałam już, że to nie do końca książka w moim guście. Jednak w pewnym stopniu zaintrygowała mnie, a przystępny i lekki w odbiorze język sprawił, że książkę przeczytam w tempie ekspresowym. Książka nie jest obszerna, na tych zaledwie 250 stronach autor zawarł wiele ciekawych informacji dotyczących życia Japończyków, ich kultury, sposobu radzenia sobie ze współczesnym stresem i presją.
„Nagomi. Japoński sekret życia w harmonii” Kena Mogi to książka, która z pewnością usatysfakcjonuje tych z Was, których intryguje Japonia. Ja, mimo iż zachwycam się Japonią i jej pięknem, ciekawi mnie kultura i życie Japończyków, niestety nie odnalazłam się w lekturze tej książki. Tak, jak wspomniałam we wstępie, poradniki i tym podobne książki, to nie jest gatunek dla mnie. Niemniej jednak polecam tę książkę, gdyż wiem, że wśród Was znajdą się tacy, którym ta książka zdecydowanie przypadnie do gustu.
August 26, 2024
This book tends to ramble a lot. Which is interesting considering how short it is and how few words on a page there are! It also made me think that this book would work better as a different medium - a podcast or a youtube series maybe.
I found the author's previous book, The Little Book of Ikigai to be better than this one, however I still found much great value and food for thought in this one.
I found the author's previous book, The Little Book of Ikigai to be better than this one, however I still found much great value and food for thought in this one.
October 19, 2024
Auch Nagomi ist aus meiner Sicht ein sehr lesenswertes Buch. Ken Mogi gelingt es auch hier mir das Prinzip von Nagomi verständlich näher zu bringen.
Das Prinzip von Nagomi ist sehr facettenreich und schwer zu greifen, sodass ich länger für die Lektüre gebraucht habe. Ich bin mir sicher, dass ich dieses Buch, genau wie Ikigai, mehrmals lesen werde um weitere Perspektiven zu erschließen.
Das Prinzip von Nagomi ist sehr facettenreich und schwer zu greifen, sodass ich länger für die Lektüre gebraucht habe. Ich bin mir sicher, dass ich dieses Buch, genau wie Ikigai, mehrmals lesen werde um weitere Perspektiven zu erschließen.
March 20, 2023
Ein kurzeweiliges Buch über die besondere Lebensphilosophie Nagomi, von der viele wahrscheinlich noch nichts gehört haben. Die JapanerInnen wenden sie in allen möglichen Lebensbereichen an und sind entsprechend erfolgreich oder glücklich im Leben.
Der Autor bringt viele bekannte und anschauliche Beispiele aus den Bereichen Essen, Identität, Beziehung, Gesundheit, Natur, Kreativität, Lernen, Gesellschaft und Leben.
Ich habe sehr viel neues über die japanische Kultur gelernt. Nagomi kommt in so vielen uns schon bekannten Dingen vor, ohne dass wir es wissen. Ich bin fasziniert von diesem Konzept. Eine sehr schöne Inspiration das Glück im Leben durch Nagomi zu erlangen.
Der Autor bringt viele bekannte und anschauliche Beispiele aus den Bereichen Essen, Identität, Beziehung, Gesundheit, Natur, Kreativität, Lernen, Gesellschaft und Leben.
Ich habe sehr viel neues über die japanische Kultur gelernt. Nagomi kommt in so vielen uns schon bekannten Dingen vor, ohne dass wir es wissen. Ich bin fasziniert von diesem Konzept. Eine sehr schöne Inspiration das Glück im Leben durch Nagomi zu erlangen.
December 19, 2022
I’ve always been interested in Japan and Japanese culture so I was immediately attracted to learning about Nagomi and what it means to the Japanese culture. The book tagline summarizes Nagomi perfectly that it is a way of finding balance and peace in everything that you do, so that you can get through all and anything life throws your way in a peaceful and happy way. The book is divided into different topics (relationships, food, life, nature, etc) and uses some core principles to support funding Nagomi.
While I found the overall concepts, culture, and ideas really interesting and gripping, the actual book writing felt very slow and somewhat repetitive in nature to me. It also felt a bit like a historical textbook in some parts and I might have appreciated more practical guidance in a succinct way more.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
While I found the overall concepts, culture, and ideas really interesting and gripping, the actual book writing felt very slow and somewhat repetitive in nature to me. It also felt a bit like a historical textbook in some parts and I might have appreciated more practical guidance in a succinct way more.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
January 3, 2023
Another book about a Japanese philosophy, at this point I would say one of many considering how many such books are on the shelves currently. It's not bad for goodness sake, but some times it feels like you're reading monstrous-level obviousness.
Un altro libro su una filosofia giapponese, a questo punto direi una delle tante considerato quanti libri del genere girano sugli scaffali attualmente. Non é male per caritá, ma certe volte sembra di leggere delle ovvietá di livello mostruoso.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
Un altro libro su una filosofia giapponese, a questo punto direi una delle tante considerato quanti libri del genere girano sugli scaffali attualmente. Non é male per caritá, ma certe volte sembra di leggere delle ovvietá di livello mostruoso.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
January 3, 2023
Another book about a Japanese philosophy, at this point I would say one of many considering how many such books are on the shelves currently. It's not bad for goodness sake, but some times it feels like you're reading monstrous-level obviousness.
Un altro libro su una filosofia giapponese, a questo punto direi una delle tante considerato quanti libri del genere girano sugli scaffali attualmente. Non é male per caritá, ma certe volte sembra di leggere delle ovvietá di livello mostruoso.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
Un altro libro su una filosofia giapponese, a questo punto direi una delle tante considerato quanti libri del genere girano sugli scaffali attualmente. Non é male per caritá, ma certe volte sembra di leggere delle ovvietá di livello mostruoso.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
February 25, 2024
3,7/5⭐️
Ich fand es schön, über den Begriff Nagomi und die Philosophie dahinter zu lernen. Gerade das erste Kapitel über das Essen hat mich beeindruckt - denn ich habe noch nie so über den Vorgang einer Speise nachgedacht und wie wichtig das „Kochen im Mund“ sein kann. Auch das Nagomi der Kreativitaät war für mich als Illustratorin besonders interessant und ich habe einige Dinge für mich mitnehmen können. Ich kann dieses Buch sehr empfehlen, für Leute, die gerne mehr über japanische Lebensphilosophien lernen wollen ohne „geschwollenes drum herum“.
Ich fand es schön, über den Begriff Nagomi und die Philosophie dahinter zu lernen. Gerade das erste Kapitel über das Essen hat mich beeindruckt - denn ich habe noch nie so über den Vorgang einer Speise nachgedacht und wie wichtig das „Kochen im Mund“ sein kann. Auch das Nagomi der Kreativitaät war für mich als Illustratorin besonders interessant und ich habe einige Dinge für mich mitnehmen können. Ich kann dieses Buch sehr empfehlen, für Leute, die gerne mehr über japanische Lebensphilosophien lernen wollen ohne „geschwollenes drum herum“.
December 11, 2024
3,5⭐️
Etwas weniger greifbar als ikigai aber trotzdem ebenso Denkanstöße liefernd, schildert nagomi das Konzept der Erlangung von Harmonie zwischen dem Selbst und der Umwelt, im Kleinen (Mitmenschen, Hobbies) wie im Großen (z.B Arbeit).
Besonders spannend fand ich die Sichtweise, dass Uneinigkeit nicht gleichbedeutend mit fehlender Harmonie ist, sondern dass gerade solch ein Facettenreichtum (z.B an Meinungen, Fähigkeiten) überhaupt erst zu nachhaltiger und tiefgreifender Harmonie führen kann.
Ich nehme aus beiden dieser Bücher auf jeden Fall mit, dass ich künftig versuchen möchte, mehr bei mir selbst zu bleiben und in den Dingen in sich selbst Sinnhaftigkeit und Freude und schlussendlich Leichtigkeit trotz (oder vielmehr dank) Vergänglichkeit zu finden, da die Bedeutung eines Moments im Moment selbst liegt (und liegen sollte) und nicht in der andauernden Wirksamkeit über mich selbst hinaus. Vor allem im Vergleich mit anderen geht dieser Aspekt (z.B. in kreativen Hobbies) leider allzu schnell verloren.
Etwas weniger greifbar als ikigai aber trotzdem ebenso Denkanstöße liefernd, schildert nagomi das Konzept der Erlangung von Harmonie zwischen dem Selbst und der Umwelt, im Kleinen (Mitmenschen, Hobbies) wie im Großen (z.B Arbeit).
Besonders spannend fand ich die Sichtweise, dass Uneinigkeit nicht gleichbedeutend mit fehlender Harmonie ist, sondern dass gerade solch ein Facettenreichtum (z.B an Meinungen, Fähigkeiten) überhaupt erst zu nachhaltiger und tiefgreifender Harmonie führen kann.
Ich nehme aus beiden dieser Bücher auf jeden Fall mit, dass ich künftig versuchen möchte, mehr bei mir selbst zu bleiben und in den Dingen in sich selbst Sinnhaftigkeit und Freude und schlussendlich Leichtigkeit trotz (oder vielmehr dank) Vergänglichkeit zu finden, da die Bedeutung eines Moments im Moment selbst liegt (und liegen sollte) und nicht in der andauernden Wirksamkeit über mich selbst hinaus. Vor allem im Vergleich mit anderen geht dieser Aspekt (z.B. in kreativen Hobbies) leider allzu schnell verloren.
January 21, 2024
"Nagomi" von Ken Mogi ist ein schönes Buch, das mich auf eine fesselnde Reise durch die japanische Kultur mitgenommen hat. Die Tiefe seiner Einblicke und die faszinierenden Bilder, die er durch sein Erzählen entstehen lässt, haben das Lesen zu einem Genuss gemacht. Mogis Schreibweise ist nicht nur informativ, sondern auch äußerst motivierend. Die Art und Weise, wie er die Schönheit und Gelassenheit der japanischen Lebensweise vermittelt, hat mir allein beim Lesen schon eine positive Wirkung geschenkt. Insgesamt ein Buch, das nicht nur lehrreich ist, sondern auch inspiriert und das Gefühl von Wohlbefinden vermittelt. Wobei ich auch sagen muss, dass es an sein Buch „Ikigai“ für mich nicht herankommt.
April 5, 2023
This is an interesting glimpse into the philosophy of Nagomi and how to achieve balance and harmony in all areas of life. I loved the cultural aspects of Japan that the author shared. He shares the good and the bad, and doesn't come across as superior. 3.5 stars
December 17, 2023
baca versi terjemahan Naura. saya kayanya yg ga terlalu paham dengan konsep Nagomi ini..
July 8, 2025
druga książka autora ikigai i w sumie tylko dlatego ją kupiłam. Nie spodobała mi się tak bardzo jak ta poprzednia, ale była przyjemna i wartościowa. czytałam ją tak na prawdę w styczniu ale teraz przeczytałam ostatnie 20 stron. dobra książka jeśli ktoś chce poznać Kulturę i odrobinkę historii Japonii oraz poznać trochę inny styl życia
January 5, 2023
I'm delighted when I knew Ken Mogi was writing another book after Ikigai. Because Ikigai is such a life changer for me, This book tells a different topic but shared a similar writing concept, which is very easy to read and understand.
I heard the concept of Nagomi for the first time when reading this book. Nagomi, in short, as the world changing so, do we. Nagomi is about accepting change and influence from the outside without losing our color. I learn many life lessons from Nagomi. Topics include: maintaining happy relationships, even in disagreement; learning new things while staying true to ourselves; finding peace in whatever we do; striking a harmonious balance, and achieving calm resonates with me.
It's a valuable book and very suitable to read in the New Year's vibe like now :)
I heard the concept of Nagomi for the first time when reading this book. Nagomi, in short, as the world changing so, do we. Nagomi is about accepting change and influence from the outside without losing our color. I learn many life lessons from Nagomi. Topics include: maintaining happy relationships, even in disagreement; learning new things while staying true to ourselves; finding peace in whatever we do; striking a harmonious balance, and achieving calm resonates with me.
It's a valuable book and very suitable to read in the New Year's vibe like now :)
March 31, 2024
In diesem Buch wird das Konzept des nagomi erklärt. Der Autor gibt dabei Einblicke von nagomi in den unterschiedlichsten Formen. Am interessantesten fand ich nagomi der Gesellschqft.
Es ist es ein gutes Buch und der Autor erklärt anhand von Beispielen die verschieden Bereiche, in denen man nagomi antreffen bzw. anstreben kann.
Im Vergleich zu „Ikigai“ von dem selben Autor, ist dieses Buch jedoch nicht sooo gut. Trotzdem ist es immer noch ein umfangreich gut gelungenes Buch und deshalb gibt es 3 wohlverdiente Sterne von mir.
Es ist es ein gutes Buch und der Autor erklärt anhand von Beispielen die verschieden Bereiche, in denen man nagomi antreffen bzw. anstreben kann.
Im Vergleich zu „Ikigai“ von dem selben Autor, ist dieses Buch jedoch nicht sooo gut. Trotzdem ist es immer noch ein umfangreich gut gelungenes Buch und deshalb gibt es 3 wohlverdiente Sterne von mir.
April 14, 2024
Das Buch ist aus dem Japanischen übersetzt und hat dadurch auch eine durchschaubare Herangehensweise, wie in einer Wissenschaftlichen Hausarbeit. Es erklärt ein Konzept und unterstreicht es mit Beispielen. Kann man dem jedoch verzeihen, ist das Konzept von nagomi ein lehrendes zum Lesen. Es ist gut geeignet für Leute die mit Japan nichts am Hut haben, als auch für mich mit japanischen Wurzeln. Schön
April 13, 2023
Meiner Meinung nach könnte es etwas mehr beinhalten. Für mich war es etwas oberflächlich für dieses spannende Thema, auch wenn er viele Beispiele brachte. An sich hab ich es aber sehr gern gelesen und bin froh, es geschenkt bekommen zu haben.
November 15, 2023
Sorry aber für ein Buch, das Impulse geben soll, war es mir zu wenig konkret, unreflektiert und unkritisch.
Das erste Buch zu ikigai hatte mir etwas weniger Pathos.
Das erste Buch zu ikigai hatte mir etwas weniger Pathos.
November 27, 2023
leider richtig trivial.. ikigai vom Autor hatte mehr Substanz, nagomi hat alles und nichts ausgesagt, also lohnt sich nicht
December 24, 2023
Ikigai war voller Substanz, Nagomi ist sehr oberflächlich und daher nicht annähernd so lehrreich wie sein Vorgänger.
November 12, 2024
For me, this was a new perspective, a different world view. Very intriguing. Something to think about.
December 10, 2024
is für mich eine 3,5
March 25, 2023
"How to Find Peace & Harmony in Your Life" is the subtitle of this book. I already have a lot of peace of harmony in my life, but I found this pleasant little book to be an excellent insight into the Japanese culture. For starters, the Japanese are a very homogeneous group. Mogi mentions in passing, when discussing the value of anonymity as opposed to the search for celebrity, that the Japanese are so homogeneous that children whose hair shows red tinges are encouraged to dye their hair a proper black, like the rest of their fellow citizens. There is nothing Americans want less than to be like their fellow Americans. We are indeed a unique nation composed of various ethnic groups, races, and religions, and we all think we are 100% on the right track. We can truly say there is no such thing as an American way of life, so reading this book is a bit like visiting an alien world.
For example, the matter of religion. "It is interesting that Japanese society has always been relatively free of any dominant ideologies." An enviable position indeed. Japanese will have a Christian wedding because they're the most romantic, go to a New Year's Day ceremony at a Shinto shrine to start the year celebrating nature, and bury their dead with a traditional Buddhist funeral. Nagomi is about this kind of balance and peace in choosing a good life. Imagine living in a country where everyone respected each other's religious beliefs.
"Maintain happy relations with your loved ones, even if you disagree with them" is Mogi's first rule of nagomi. Because in the end, our lives should be about happy relations with loved ones and the natural world in which we lucky enough to live.
For example, the matter of religion. "It is interesting that Japanese society has always been relatively free of any dominant ideologies." An enviable position indeed. Japanese will have a Christian wedding because they're the most romantic, go to a New Year's Day ceremony at a Shinto shrine to start the year celebrating nature, and bury their dead with a traditional Buddhist funeral. Nagomi is about this kind of balance and peace in choosing a good life. Imagine living in a country where everyone respected each other's religious beliefs.
"Maintain happy relations with your loved ones, even if you disagree with them" is Mogi's first rule of nagomi. Because in the end, our lives should be about happy relations with loved ones and the natural world in which we lucky enough to live.
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