Mr. Randy Channell Soei first left his native Canada to study kung-fu in Hong Kong. Wanting to further develop his skill in martial arts, he moved to Japan, where he practiced training in Japanese budō (martial arts) for a decade in Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture. He then moved to Kyoto to study chadō , the traditional Japanese Way of tea (widely known as the tea ceremony) at the Urasenke Gakuen Professional College of Chado from 1993 to 1996. Upon graduating he began teaching and is curren...| The Government of Japan - JapanGov -
The Japanese word ikigai, which has recently gained attention worldwide and enjoys widespread use, refers to a passion that gives value and joy to life. The author who prompted its craze speaks about the word’s appeal and the effects it has on mental and physical health.| The Government of Japan - JapanGov -