Who Was Mokichi Okada?  

A Simple Introduction to Mokichi Okada’s Philosophy

  • Simple introduction in B1 English
  • Focus on daily life: heart, balance, and gratitude
  • Three key areas: Health (Johrei), Nature Farming, and Beauty

Mokichi Okada (1882–1955)
Japanese thinker and philosopher.

Mokichi Okada (1882–1955) was a Japanese thinker who wanted a peaceful and happy world for everyone.

He spoke about a new kind of society. He believed that the heart and daily life should grow together in balance. He called this ideal a “world of beauty.”

He also believed a better world starts close to home. He valued gratitude, kind words, and good actions, because they shape our relationships and everyday life.

Three Key Areas

  • Health: Johrei (a simple practice using the hands)
  • Farming: Nature Farming (respect nature, learn from how nature works, use the soil’s natural power)
  • Beauty: Seeing beauty can lift the heart (museums and arts)

Okada’s writings and talks cover many topics, such as gratitude, the mind, and the unseen side of life. This website introduces his essays and talks in a simple way, so readers can learn step by step and find ideas that may help themselves, their families, and their communities.

On this website, you can:

  • Read simple summaries of Okada’s essays and talks
  • Learn step by step, even if you are new
  • Find ideas you can try in daily life

We are adding more English pages.
For now, please visit our main website (Japanese top page) to explore more essays and talks.

Tip: If you do not read Japanese, you can use your browser’s translation feature.

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