@dkthomp.bsky.social and @ryanburge.bsky.social argue that Americans are increasingly "picking and choosing" spiritual beliefs, to their detriment. But @hirokoyoda.bsky.social's new book offers a powerful counterpoint: Japan. blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/disorganiz...

I'm on @tricyclemag.bsky.social talking about Japan's "radically inclusive" spiritual traditions, which make room for everyone and everything. Gift link here: tricycle.org/article/shug...

It’s cherry blossom season in Tokyo, and I wanted to share my thoughts. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/sakura-sak...

Spring has come to Tokyo! Join @hirokoyoda.bsky.social under the Sakura for a look at why cherry blossoms make us happy: www.instagram.com/reel/DWGUjqZ...

Australian friends! I've been invited to the 2026 Melbourne Writer Festival, and this is one of my events! I will talk about my book with journalist Natasha Mitchell, host of ABC Radio National's Big Ideas. The talk is 10:30am, May 10th. The link to register is: mwf.com.au/program/hiro...

I will admit that I have been avoiding Asakusa as a tourist trap, but @hirokoyoda.bsky.social uses “kimono chaos” to explain that radical inclusiveness of all comers has long been an Asakusa tradition. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/kimono-cha...

Some people disparage Asakusa as touristy. But over the last few years, I’ve come to see it differently. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/kimono-chaos

Spiritual connects to culture in modern Japan - even in a Godzilla poster - so many wonderful insights from talented author Hiroko Yoda on Seek-Sustainable-Japan @hirokoyoda.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/r-jmZ...

I just went on @jjwalsh.bsky.social ‘s Seek Sustainable Japan podcast. I talk about how I wrote my book, and how to interpret Japanese spiritual tradition. Please check it out! www.youtube.com/live/59NtOYh...

I can recommend this new book - an exploration of Japanese spirituality by @hirokoyoda.bsky.social that’s unusually aimed at the general reader. It’s an excellent introduction to how the Japanese view religion and what it looks like in Japan.

Agreed (and not just because @hirokoyoda.bsky.social and I translated Dorohedoro!)

I absolutely loved this book by @hirokoyoda.bsky.social. If you are interested in Japanese spiritual practices, Japanese culture, Japan, or how to improve your life, you should definitely read it. I'm extremely grateful that Hiroko so generously shared her knowledge and her own personal journey.

高市首相の大勝利で，日本のポップカルチャーはどうなるだろう？ econ101.jp/matt-alt_san...

"I always struggled to recommend a book to others who asked me for a recommendation on the topic [of Japanese spiritality]. Now I know the answer." The Japan Society UK reviews @hirokoyoda.bsky.social: www.japansociety.org.uk/review?revie...

Really nice review of my book from the Japan Society in UK. Link: www.japansociety.org.uk/review?revie...

In Japan, when volcanoes erupt, you run. On Hawaii's Big Island, volcanoes are akin to a spectator sport. So I learned last month, when Mount Kiluaea erupted in front of my eyes, bringing me face to face with the Goddess of Fire! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/meeting-th...

Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan. “Hiroko awakens readers to the idea of a traditional spiritual flexibility that seamlessly coexists with the modern secular world…” [bookshop.org]

My review of @hirokoyoda.bsky.social ‘s excellent new book:

Happy 2026! 📚🎆 Here are some great reads to kickstart the new year: @carolinejames1.bsky.social @hirokoyoda.bsky.social @eowynivey.bsky.social @christiebarlow.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @bookouture.bsky.social

Spotted your book in the wild in Auckland, NewZealand @hirokoyoda.bsky.social! Very much front and centre of the shop

Tomorrow, January 19th, @hirokoyoda.bsky.social will be giving a reading from her newly released survey of the Japanese spiritual landscape, “Eight Million Ways to Happiness,” with moderator @chaykak.bsky.social at Lost City in Washington DC. Join us!

I believe gratitude is the foundation of happiness, and I am very grateful that Hawaii News Now had me on the Sunrise morning show! It was a joy speaking to Grace Lee and getting to meet Luca, the show’s dog❣️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/0...

UK based friends! Waterstones is doing a prize drawing of my book with a bundle of fun Japanese stationary! www.waterstones.com/win/eight-mi...

Learn more about Shichifukujin & how the diversity amongst them is only one example of the blurred spiritual boundaries in Japan… all that & more in our latest episode with Hiroko Yoda (@hirokoyoda.bsky.social), author of Eight Million Ways to Happiness… on sale now! bsky.app/profile/krew...

Congratulations to @hirokoyoda.bsky.social on the publication of her new book! Find your way to happiness here: www.amazon.com/Eight-Millio...

Japan’s 7 Lucky Gods come from different religions, but they’re all seen as kami. The Shichifukujin show just how blurred spiritual boundaries are in Japan. From our latest ep w/ @hirokoyoda.bsky.social! 🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/spi... 🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast 📺 youtu.be/prMPNJWeY5E

Learn more about this and so much more not only in our full length episode... but in Hiroko's book "Eight Million Ways to Happiness", which released today! Get your own copy! 👇 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293... @hirokoyoda.bsky.social @mattalt.bsky.social

My audiobook is an Editor’s Picks on Spotify! And I am in some very cool company with Dolly Parton! open.spotify.com/show/5LpeHj7...

Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion”, but what's that really mean? Author Hiroko Yoda (@hirokoyoda.bsky.social) talks everyday spirituality in Japan + more on her new book! ⬇ 🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/spi... 🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast 📺 youtu.be/prMPNJWeY5E

A talk with @hirokoyoda.bsky.social about her new book about Japanese spiritual traditions, which drops in just a few days!!!

Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion,” but what does that actually mean? @hirokoyoda.bsky.social joins the the Krewe of Japan to explain Japan’s unique approach, and her upcoming book Eight Million Ways to Happiness! krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/spi...

If you are interested in learning more about the Japanese culture, I highly recommend 8 Million Ways to Happiness. Thank you for sharing in English so those outside of Japan can gain a glimpse of what you experience every day. www.goodreads.com/review/show/... @hirokoyoda.bsky.social #gratitude

Excited to announce that @hirokoyoda.bsky.social's solo debut is finally going on sale Dec 30th! It is a beautiful, moving, and essential guide to Japan's spiritual terrain, modern & traditional. Pre-order here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293/eight-million-ways-to-happiness-by-hiroko-yoda/

I just accomplished something I’ve never done before: recording an audiobook. “Eight Million Ways to Happiness” is coming out in just a few weeks, on December 30th, and I am so happy to have had this precious experience! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/microphone...

@hirokoyoda.bsky.social goes on the Thought Echoes podcast to discuss her upcoming book Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan. It goes on sale December 30th -preorder at your favorite bookstore! youtu.be/RQavmMSNCu0

Thanks for having me on!

It's Whamageddon season, and I had a close call! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/dead-befor...

Here @hirokoyoda.bsky.social uncovers Japanese spiritual symbols hiding in plain sight in anime shows like Jujutsu Kaisen, DanDaDan, Totoro, and even…. Gundam!?! www.instagram.com/reel/DQh7oi5...

So @hirokoyoda.bsky.social and I went to hell last week. Literally! She wrote all about it here: blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/i-went-to-...

I’ve begun a new journey. My great grandfather was a pioneering mountaineer. Now I’m following in his footsteps, a century later. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/i-went-to-...

Traditions are wonderful. I am in fact quite conservative when it comes to my nation’s traditions. But if I’m feeling sad because of a tradition, what good is it doing me? And when I change, am I losing part of what makes me me? blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/summertime...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aVN... Jujutsu Whatsit!? The Japanese spirituality hiding in your favorite anime. From AnimeNYC 2025! by @mattalt.bsky.social and @hirokoyoda.bsky.social

I gave a talk about how anime can be a lens into Japanese spiritual traditions! Our spirituality is so subtle that you might miss these references, even if you’re a fan of a given show or film. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aVN...

@hirokoyoda.bsky.social’s talk from AnimeNYC 2025 about spirituality in anime is now online! Details here! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/animated-s...

I gave a talk at AnimeNYC 2025 about Japanese spiritual traditions hiding in plain sight in your favorite anime series, from Jujutsu Kaisen and DanDaDan to Totoro and even Gundam! Now the video is online — check out my newsletter for info! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/animated-s...

I will be giving a talk at AnimeNYC! The title is “Jujutsu Whatsit?” I’ll use situations from many anime shows and films to explain Japan’s spiritual traditions. See you on Saturday 8/23, 4:30pm in room 1A15! animenyc.com/programming/...

Ever notice how many Japanese claim not to be religious at all? It’s because the spiritual and secular blend so seamlessly here. Like, for instance, noodles! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/spiritual-...

I will be giving a talk at AnimeNYC! The title is “Jujutsu Whatsit?” I’ll use situations from many anime shows and films to explain Japan’s spiritual traditions. See you on Saturday 8/23, 4:30pm in room 1A15! animenyc.com/programming/...

A story about how going offline can reconnect you in unexpected ways! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/nakama

One of the things I love about the Japanese worldview is that it helps us remember that death might not be the end we think it is. When we remember those we’ve lost, we also remember that they are and always will be there for us. blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/sightseein...