In Seijaku, Miki Fujito draws on ancient Japanese wisdom to guide you back to quiet strength amid the noise of modern life. Through calming reflections and gentle practices, this book helps you slow down, breathe deeply and find peace within.

Seijaku (sei-ja-ku): a state of inner calm within the chaos of life.

Rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, Seijaku invites the reader to find stillness – not as an escape from life, but as a way to live it fully. Unlike many wellness trends, seijaku doesn’t ask you to optimise or accomplish. It offers something simple: the chance to feel quiet, inside and out.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, Japanese doctor and wellness expert Miki Fujito explores Japanese philosophies such as ma (the space between things), shikata ga nai (letting go) and yutori (spaciousness) – ideas that have shaped Japanese culture and wellbeing for centuries and are reflected in one of the longest-living populations in the world.

Through simple prompts, practical rituals and mindful reflections combined with elegant, full-colour artwork, Seijaku will help you slow down, ease anxiety, prevent burnout and cultivate calm in everyday life. Perfect for fans of Ikigai and Zen: The Art of Simple Living.

Details

ISBN13: 9781789298765
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 160
Edition:
Publication Date: 15 Sep 2026
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 18.5(H)x13.5(L)x1.8(W)260
Weight (gm): 260

Author Biography

Dr Miki Fujito is a Japanese medical doctor, author of The Japanese Wellness Lab on Substack and founder of Japan Retreat, an initiative dedicated to sharing Japan’s quiet wisdom around health and longevity. Raised in Japan and trained as a doctor in Europe, she bridges traditional Japanese perspectives with global medical insight, offering a rare lens on wellbeing that honours both science and spirit. As a student of preventive medicine and advocate for holistic care, Miki has spent years exploring how concepts like ikigai and seijaku are lived – not just taught – in everyday life. Her work moves beyond the polished diagrams, returning instead to the subtle practices that shape real peace of mind.

Reviews

In an overwhelming world filled with noise, distraction and urgency, Seijaku will teach you how to find moments of calm, strength, stillness and clarity.