{"product_id":"eight-million-ways-to-happiness-by-hiroko-yoda-9781526672179","title":"Eight Million Ways to Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A timely and moving pilgrimage through Japan's spiritual traditions' \u003c\/b\u003eRUTH OZEKI, Women’s Prize-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fascinating dive through hidden layers of the Japanese worldview' \u003c\/b\u003eKATHERINE MAY, author of \u003ci\u003eWintering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind your way to happiness with this wise, inspiring journey into the spiritual heart of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEight Million Ways to Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, Hiroko Yoda invites readers on a transformative journey into the traditions that shape Japanese life. While millions have found inspiration in ideas like \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Be Disliked\u003c\/i\u003e, Hiroko reveals the deeper traditions that quietly infuse Japan’s culture, drawn from Shinto, Buddhism, and the mountain mysticism of Shugendo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese aren’t abstract philosophies. They are living practices that integrate so seamlessly with modern secular life, even natives can forget they are there. Reconnecting with them helped Hiroko find light after profound loss – and realise that they offer powerful tools for anyone seeking meaning, connection or peace in their own life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough vivid storytelling and immersive experiences – dancing at Shinto shrines, climbing sacred peaks, and meeting mystics – Hiroko shows how Japan’s flexible approach to spirituality helps kindle gratitude, connection and kinship with nature. What emerges are practical insights and gentle guidance to spark joy, find balance, and discover what truly matters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're grieving, searching, or simply curious, this book is a reminder: there are millions of ways to be happy. You just have to find yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288429936876,"sku":"9781526672179","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/56127f651ebf52224accf6551412ee45.jpg?v=1770631931","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/eight-million-ways-to-happiness-by-hiroko-yoda-9781526672179","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}