Author guide
Héctor García Books in Order
Héctor García Puigcerver was born in Calpe, Spain, worked at CERN in Switzerland, and moved to Japan in 2004. Based in Tokyo, he writes nonfiction blending personal observation, Japanese culture, philosophy, travel, and practical approaches to happiness and purpose. He is coauthor, with Francesc Miralles, of Ikigai and several related works, and is also the author of A Geek in Japan, The Magic of Japan, The Spirit of Shinto, and the novel Eternity in Kyoto.
Japanese culturetravel writingmemoirphilosophyself-helppopular psychologywell-beingfiction
Héctor García's Newest Book
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A Geek in Japan
Best entry point for García's personal observations and broad introduction to Japanese culture.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
His defining and most widely known work, introducing his central themes of purpose, happiness, and longevity.
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Books by series
nonfiction series · ongoing
Ikigai
A series of practical and philosophical books exploring ikigai, purpose, happiness, and longevity, including works coauthored with Francesc Miralles.
Outside the series
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Novels (9)
- A Geek in JapanAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2009
- Shinrin Yoku: Forest BathingAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2018
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The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese WayAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2019
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The Magic of Japan: Secret Places and Life-Changing ExperiencesAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2020
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Ikigai for TeensAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2021
- Namasté: The Indian Path to Happiness, Success, and FulfillmentAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2022
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The Four-Way Path: A Guide to Purushartha and India's Spiritual Traditions for a Life of Happiness, Success, and PurposeAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2024
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The Spirit of Shinto: Finding Nature and Harmony on Japan's Sacred PathAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2025
- Eternity in KyotoAmazon ↗
novel · 2026