• The Hidden Meaning of “Kamakura”: Why Geography is the Key to Its Name

    Unlocking the Secrets of Kamakura: What’s in a Name? ⛩️ When traveling through Japan, looking beyond the beautiful shrines and temples can reveal a deeper layer of history. Understanding the origins of place names—known as chimei—is a fantastic way to upgrade your travel experience and gain a profound insight into the Japanese soul. Today, let’s…

  • Realization

    You close your eyes for a momentand take a slow, deep breath. Simply focus on your body,which keeps breathing with a kind heart. You notice this body,changing moment by moment. No past.No future.Only now—this moment. This realizationis the way to happiness.

  • The Leaves of Words”Kotoba”: Why We Learn Languages

    Be proud of yourself. Your words are still growing, and that is a beautiful thing. But have you ever wondered—why do we learn languages? What is “Kotoba”? In this world, English is a common language, while Japanese and others are local languages. In Japan, the word for language is “Kotoba.” If you look at the…

  • Kamakura

    You may wonder why I feel Kamakura is the right place for our meeting. The reason is simple. Kamakura is a place where time feels gentle. Even if you haven’t seen a friend for a long time, you’ll soon realize that you don’t feel the years you’ve been apart.Old conversations return naturally, and new ones…

  • Traveler

    To lovely young travelers,Please don’t be a VIP.You don’t need to be clever or special.You are already a chosen explorer. Please honor your dignity as a representative of your country. When you visit another place, remember that your actions reflect the people you come from. You already have the power to change the world. Be…

  • Cost of Expectation

    Expectation is troublesome. It looks like hope, but before we notice, it begins to bind the heart. Expectation easily becomes a restraint on action. The stronger the wish of “I want this to happen,” the more we fear failure, and the harder it becomes to move. Expectation is also addictive. We place our hearts in…

  • Focus

    The cool morning air feels refreshing. Going to work can feel unpleasant sometimes, like the sky changing its face as the color slowly shifts. Don’t let small, annoying things disturb your peaceful mind. Focus on what makes you smile, and make today a great day.

  • Dream

    I have a dream.To travel to New Zealand again with my wife, and to meet my friend who lives there. I visited New Zealand in the last year of my twenties.It was 25 years ago, back when we didn’t even have mobile phones, haha. Before that trip, I had spent a very long time feeling…