Héctor García
Héctor García
b. 1981 · From Spain- Books
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Héctor García Puigcerver, known online as Kirai, is a Spanish writer, blogger and former systems engineer, born in 1981 in Alicante, Spain. He moved to Japan in the mid-2000s and became known for his blog "Kirai.NET: un geek en Japón," which won best personal blog at the 2004 Bitácora Awards.
After working as an engineer — including a stint at CERN and later on speech-recognition technology — he left the tech industry to write full-time.
He is the co-author, with Francesc Miralles, of the international bestseller "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life," as well as "The Book of Ichigo-Ichie," "Shinrin-Yoku" and other books on Japanese culture, and the sole author of "A Geek in Japan."
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Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life
Francesc Miralles
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Ikigai, little book of hygge and lagom the swedish art of balanced living 3 books collection set
Francesc Miralles
Forest Bathing
Francesc Miralles
Geek in Japan
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Vind je ikigai
Francesc Miralles
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Héctor García is widely recognized for his work exploring Japanese philosophy and lifestyle concepts, particularly the pursuit of purpose and happiness. His books often delve into practical applications of these ideas for a global audience.
Héctor García frequently collaborates with Francesc Miralles on his books, exploring themes related to well-being and life philosophy. Their joint works are a significant part of his bibliography.