Interview with IFOHS Director Prof Uchida on Wellbeing featured in Psychology Today
2025.05.27
An interview with Professor Yukiko Uchida (Director of the Institute for the Future of Human Society) has been published in Psychology Today, a leading psychology magazine in the United States.
In the article, titled “Japanese Wisdom for a Good Life”, Professor Uchida shares insights into how Japanese cultural values—such as balance, interdependence, and acceptance of imperfection—shape unique approaches to well-being. Drawing on both traditional and contemporary perspectives, the article highlights how Japan’s relational view of happiness contrasts with more individual-centered models commonly seen in the West.
The article is openly available here.