# Event Details - **Event Name**: Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Japanese cultural historian, Hiroko Yoda, writes about Japan’s unique approach to spirituality and nature in this striking hybrid memoir.About this EventAbout the book:Following the death of her mother, Hiroko uncovers metaphysical threads that have been hiding in plain sight. The book takes readers from Tokyo streets to sacred caves and roaring waterfalls, bringing them face to face with fascinating folks: priests and monks, seekers and oracles, their diverse approaches to life and death guided by the “eight million,” a Japanese idiom for the infinite spirits that connect us all. The lessons she uncovers—about hope, forgiveness, and healing—will uplift and inspire anyone grappling with questions of life, death, and grief. Along the way, readers will learn how to build their own “spiritual toolbox,” giving them newfound flexibility to cultivate gratitude, appreciation, and joy.A book like no other, Eight Million Ways to Happiness is more than a guide to Japan’s spiritual landscape. It’s a roadmap to your own awakening—about Japan and yourself.About the author:Hiroko Yoda, a Japanese cultural historian and journalist whose work has appeared in outlets including The New York Times, The New Yorker, CNN and PBS, offers a path to joy and peace through the peculiar flexibility of Japanese spirituality.The event will be moderated by Kyle Chayka.Kyle Chayka is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he writes a weekly column about the internet, and the author most recently of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture.Accessibility note: This event is up two flights of stairs and Lost City Books does not have an elevator. Please contact events@lostcitybookstore.com with questions.Dato de accesibilidad: Este evento toma lugar en el segundo piso y Lost City Books no tiene ascensor. Favor de contactar events@lostcitybookstore.com con cualquiera duda. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/eight-million-ways-to-happiness-by-hiroko-yoda/100001978166032855 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Lost City Books - **lat**: 38.9221659 - **long**: -77.0422849 - **full address**: Lost City Books, 2467 18th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/01a96aea6dc20bffe090e8adbd9c6171c791b693c62d6ed4972d36130e35c414-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3c4e6-gmir.jpg?v=1766259794 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda being held? - **A:** Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda takes place on Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lost City Books, 2467 18th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda? - **A:** Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda is organized by Lost City Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Eight Million Ways to Happiness by Hiroko Yoda is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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