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The Swing of the Metronome: Why I Refuse to “Be Realistic”
Inside Japan’s fortress of power, even the elite were powerless against the swing of the metronome. Join me as I recount the collapse of the Ministry of Finance’s paper towers on March 11, 2011, and why that day convinced me that "responsible adults" must reject the easy path of realism and fight for their ideals. -
Which Is More Important, Speed or Quality?
【Speed and quality are not trade-off】 Leap before you look. Haste makes waste. These are famous ancient proverbs, meaning opposite to each other. It seems a speed-vs-quality issue has been long bothering us human beings. Speed, however... -
The Dollar-Store Revolution: Why “Kaizen” Beats Bureaucracy
I’m using my talent for "logical nonsense" to speak up for the invisible 99% of Japanese businesses. Join me as I challenge the government’s elite advisors and prove that a $1 hair dryer holder can teach us more about productivity than any spreadsheet in a Tokyo skyscraper. -
The Invincible Extension of My Fingers: A Love Letter to Japanese Chopsticks
If you eat with a fork, you might be an avant-garde designer finishing a shirt with salad dressing. Explore the humorous world of Japanese "chopstick monogamy," the terrifying social pressure of proper technique, and how a nation's obsession with wooden textures defined the soul of CondeHouse furniture. -
The Abyss of “Karoshi”: Why Japan Can’t Stop Working Itself to Death
Tourists love Japan’s order and politeness, but that beauty has a price. Join me as I reveal the shadow behind the "Japan-Sickness"—from my own 100-hour overtime months at the Ministry of Finance to the evolutionary reasons why island societies struggle with peer pressure. It's time to talk about "Fairtrade" for human labor. -
How to Survive Meetings and Make You Look Smart Out There
【A hardship destined for Japanese workers】 You won't read to the end of this article because the average human attention span is down to only eight seconds. It's one second shorter than that of goldfish. I remember I read many articles... -
The Stock Market vs. The Cereal Aisle: The Paradox of Spending
We lose money on stocks but save on cereal. We buy expensive chocolate only for others. Discover the hilarious financial paradoxes of a "Master of Adaptation" and learn why Harvard psychologists might actually suggest you buy a high-quality chair for a decade of daily happiness. -
The “Dead Man” Strategy: Survivorship Bias and the Fear of Being Forgotten
My father told me to play dead for bears, but I always wondered about the ones who didn't survive to tell the tale. Join me as I explore "Survivorship Bias," the undeniable role of luck in success, and why we at CondeHouse are refusing to "play dead" in the face of the 3D printing revolution. -
The Story of Our Third President: A Leader with the Times
【Super optimism】 Innate optimism is the most important quality required for a leader. This is the biggest lesson I've learned from the current (third) president. I joined this company just after the start of his administration since 20... -
The Logic of Survival: Why the “Sequel” to Our Founder Was a Blockbuster
Founders are legendary, but they are also a nightmare to follow. Discover the real-world "sequel" story of CondeHouse’s second president—how he defied the founder’s ego to conquer the U.S. market, survived the 2008 crash with cold logic, and why he’s now becoming the same "difficult predecessor" he once struggled against.