16/01/2026
What if we shifted our perspective to see that each phase of life is simply another evolution…one that shapes who we become, bit by bit? Take , for instance. Instead of viewing it as a season to dread or one of decline, it can be embraced as an entry into a deeper, more natural purpose. The Japanese call reaching your true purpose “ikigai.”
As for menopause itself, it’s known in Japan as “kōnenki”, meaning “renewal years.” It’s understood as a time when women honor their strength, wisdom, and an expanded sense of self. And it’s a mindset worth adopting, one that frames menopause not as a loss, but as a meaningful, well-earned arrival.