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The Great Escape: Seeking the “Extraordinary” in Your Own Neighborhood
Remote work turned our homes into offices. Join me as I "defect" to a hotel just 20 minutes from my house to find a sanctuary of silence, a top-floor hot bath, and a chance to secretly spy on how people are using our furniture in the real world. -
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 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." -
Smart Ways to Use Your Money Better
【I'm sure the king of shoes is John Lobb】 The king of beasts is a lion. The king of fruits is a durian. What do you think the king of shoes is? I believe it would be John Lobb. It may have not yet become common sense like the rankings ... -
The Apollo 13 Paradox: Why Productivity is a Trap for the Soul
Society is obsessed with productivity, but I believe we’ve lost the plot. Join me as I discuss the "Lieutenant Dan" effect in Apollo 13, the myths surrounding Japan’s labor efficiency, and why the real value of our factory’s Kaizen activities isn't the time saved, but the human souls discovered in the process. -
How to Make Waiting Times into Fun and Enjoyable Moments
Do you know a photo-sharing app called Dispo? Humans basically dislike being kept waiting, but even such primitive human nature may be changing among the new generation people somehow. -
The Originality Paradox: Why Copying the Greats is the Only Way to Be Unique
My younger self thought wanting to be "unique" was a cliché. My boss taught me better. Join me as I explore why the greatest innovations—from Mozart’s melodies to ChatGPT—are actually "remixes" of existing ideas, why our brains are biologically wired to miss the obvious, and how CondeHouse uses a 1,500-year-old Japanese skill set to redefine modern furniture. -
The Paradox of Ugly Sneakers: Are We Overthinking Design?
My wife thinks I have too many feet, and the world thinks "ugly" is the new "cool." Join me as I explore the bizarre rise of Dad Sneakers, the limits of the 'Ohtani Effect,' and why your next piece of furniture needs a mission, not just a pretty face. -
The Decapitation of the Machine: Why Everything is Losing its Soul (Except for One Thing)
Whenever history grinds to a halt, "revolutionaries" emerge to decapitate the status quo. But in our race for efficiency, are we losing the "soul" of the objects around us? From the silence of electric engines to the sanctuary of Hokkaido timber, we analyze the enduring essence of the chair. -
What Is the Strength of UNIQLO, over GAP, ZARA, and H&M?
【Massive change UNIQLO made】 Most of you would have visited UNIQLO shops, I believe. At the moment, they have more than 800 shops only in Japan; about 1500 shops in more than 20 countries. I'm not UNIQLO-native. It is around after grad...