What Makes Japan Happy? The Surprising Truth About Ikigai, Loneliness, and Letting Go

93% of Japanese people say happiness matters — but only 61% actually feel it. This episode explores the gap between knowing and feeling, through data on ikigai, fandom culture, smartphone loneliness, and the surprising link between preparing for death and living a more fulfilling life.

◆Introduction: The science and soul of happiness in Japan

Why are Japanese women in their 70s happier than men in their 30s? How does cheering for an idol boost your self-worth? And why does putting down your phone make you feel more alive? Sakura and Haru explore the paradoxes of happiness in modern Japan — from a glass tunnel deep underwater where conversation itself is almost impossible.

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