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Do You Know How Neo Came Back in the Matrix?
【The long awaited release of The Matrix Ressurections!】 "The Matrix Ressurections" was just released in Japan on 17th December, first in the world. Dodge this? No way! I will go to a theater this Sunday, the very first day of my year-e... -
The KFC Lie and the Strawberry Illusion: How Japan Ends the Year
In Japan, Christmas is built on two brilliant marketing lies: fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. But as soon as the feast ends, we pivot to "Oosouji"—the sacred ritual of winter cleaning. Join me as I explore the delightful chaos of Japanese culture skimming, why we scrub floors in the cold, and how cleaning my PC files at CondeHouse became my ultimate end-of-year reflection. -
How to Survive the World in the Era of Magic
【Many things are black-boxed to us】 Once upon a time, fortune-tellers, exorcists, or shaman offered prayers to forecast the weather, cure diseases, etc. That would look primitive, idyllic, and non-scientific to people today including m... -
The Zen of the Scoured Pot: Why Hard Work Still Tastes Better
Modern logic says anyone can be a chef with a good recipe, but the story of Kiyomi Mikuni proves otherwise. From scrubbing pots at the Imperial Hotel to becoming a global icon, join me as I explore the "illogical" beauty of hard work and the extraordinary Hokkaido restaurant where his philosophy—and our chairs—come together. -
The Sculptors in Uniform: Why Hokkaido’s Winter is a Fortress of Craftsmanship
What happens when you give a military unit a mountain of snow and a Disney manual? You get a miracle that defies market logic. Explore the deep connection between Hokkaido's vanishing railways, the "military-grade" snow art of Asahikawa, and why true craftsmanship can never be "rebuilt" once it's lost. -
The Prius Paradox: Why the Future Doesn’t Need Flying Cars
The 21st century didn't bring us flying cars or Hogwarts adventures, but it did bring us the Prius. Join me as I reflect on the emotional legacy of Osamu Tezuka, the day Hollywood stars rejected limos, and why I believe the furniture industry is heading for its own "Prius moment."
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