Héctor García (also known by his blog name Kirai) is a Spanish-born author, former software engineer, and citizen of Japan who is globally recognized as the co-author of the massive international bestseller Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Alongside co-author Francesc Miralles, his work focuses on breaking down complex concepts of Japanese culture, longevity, mindfulness, and purpose into actionable wisdom for a global audience. [1] (https://hectorgarcia.org/about-hector-garcia/), [2] (https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/hector-garca), [3] (https://hectorgarcia.org/), [4] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2144162/hector-garcia/)