Podcasts and Webinars

Listen to Shin describe and discuss his research in podcasts and webinar recordings.

This podcast explores how the 2024 Jasper Wildfire impacts the mental health of older survivors and what roles leisure plays in their recovery journeys.

Finding Ikigai in Leisure with Shintaro Kono

Shin is a guest on the Ikigai Podcast, discussing how people can find ikigai in leisure.

How We Can Find Ikigai in Our Interpersonal Relationships

Shin is a guest on the Ikigai Podcast, discussing the importance of authentic relationships in having ikigai.

Houkousei – Theorising the Temporal Aspect of Ikigai

Shin is a guest on the Ikigai Podcast to talk about the role of the Japanese concept of houkousei in achieving ikigai.

Health & U: Culture, Wellness and Leisure

In this U of A Alumni webinar, Shin explores the concept of wellness beyond the Western context.