Patrice Julien
Consultant, Writer, and Art Director in Japan
🌿 Patrice Julien
Author – Culinary Artist – Philosopher of Everyday Life – Cultural Bridge-Builder
Based in Japan for over 30 years, Patrice Julien is a multi-dimensional creator. As a prolific author (with over 50 books published in Japanese), a renowned chef, public speaker, space designer, and cultural innovator, he has deeply influenced a generation of Japanese readers and seekers of authenticity around the world.
✍️ A Life Through Words
Patrice’s books span themes such as artful living, creative simplicity, embodied philosophy, and ikigai beyond clichés. In French, he is the author of Le Manuel du Ho’oponopono, Chat c’est le bonheur, and most recently, The Water Way – Effortless Ikigai, a poetic, lucid anti-guide that invites a fresh look at what makes life meaningful.
A Creator of Living Spaces
Founder of Maison Julien, a unique restaurant in the coastal town of Miyazu, he treats cooking as an act of presence, joy, and connection. His spaces—whether culinary, architectural, or symbolic—are designed to awaken the soul while honoring tradition.
Guide and Consultant for Transformation
Patrice helps individuals, organizations, and communities realign with their core essence, offering support for creative clarity, mission articulation, and space revitalization. He leads immersive retreats in Japan and offers one-on-one sessions grounded in direct experience, not dogma.
Work with Patrice:
Writing, co-writing, or editing projects
Talks and workshops on ikigai, conscious living, and transformation
Creative consulting for space renovation and cultural projects
Development of poetic, bold editorial formats
👉 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 Website: maison-julien-miyazu.com
📍 Based in Miyazu, Japan — working globally