Hector Garcia

Born in Spain and living in Japan, Héctor García is a bestselling author and software engineer who bridges Eastern wisdom with Western curiosity. Best known for his book Ikigai, in which García explores Japanese concepts like ikigai (life purpose) and wabi-sabi (imperfect beauty) with scientific rigor. His background in artificial intelligence and fascination with Japanese longevity inform his unique perspective on mindfulness, resilience and fulfillment. Co-founder of a Tokyo-based tech consultancy, he merges practicality with philosophy in works like The Book of Ichigo Ichie.