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A popular and common concept in Japan, to achieve \u003ci\u003enagomi\u003c\/i\u003e is to have peace of mind, emotional balance and wellbeing, ranging from the way food is prepared (mixing sweet, salt, sour, bitter and umami) to the way the ephemerality of the cherry blossom season is celebrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlobal bestselling author Ken Mogi illustrates why it's important to value both the positive and negative experiences in life so that you can truly find a balance and live more harmoniously. 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