Pico Iyer: Inside Japan As An Outsider

For the acclaimed travel and spirituality writer Pico Iyer, home is not such a clear concept. The first time he ever felt homesick, it was for his adoptive home in Japan. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Iyer discusses his latest book Autumn Light, the way impermanence colors Japanese life, and what it means to try to understand other cultures at a time when the term globalist has become, in many parts, a dirty word.

Reviews

Beautiful conversation and insights about Japan, ritual, human connections, and home away from home.

Pico has a beautiful mind. I feel grateful for getting a peak in to his mind and just listening to him describe and explain things. Thank you Tricycle for always having thought provoking and brilliant guests. ✨

Love to think what the world could be like if we all prioritized harmony. Thank you. ❤

I really enjoyed this talk! I have never been to Japan but have always been fascinated with the culture. Very insightful conversation.

So beautiful and inspirational. As someone who lived in Japan for many years and returns annually, this talk and Pico’s wonderful books speaks so much to my own deep love of Japan and many of my own insights and experiences. Domo Arigato