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Beyond Words: Why Learning a Language is a Radical Act of Kindness
It was a rainy Friday afternoon. I was in a rather grumpy mood after spending 20 minutes tearing through my
human connection
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Beyond the Bravery Gene How Project Hail Mary Inspires Us to Live and Connect
Just came back from the cinema after watching it for the third time and my eyes still get watery at
Writing
The 2026 Kickoff: Why We Traded a Dinner Party for Slide Decks
On 31st January, my wife and I hosted a small group of friends at our home. It wasn’t just
Writing
From Logistics to Connection: Why I "Designed" My Birthday This Year
Yesterday, twenty-one friends gathered at a Beijing Duck restaurant in Ginza to celebrate my birthday.
I have a habit of
Work
"It felt as if my wife asked for a divorce!"
"How did you feel when he told you that he is moving to a different department?"
A colleague
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What a Customer’s Farewell Taught Me About Feedback
One of our main contacts at a key customer announced she’s retiring — this week.
I did notice she was
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The Art of Hosting: Why Your Living Room Beats Any Restaurant
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A reflection on a decade of home gatherings, from a 18-square-meter Tokyo studio to creating meaningful connections
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It’s not the survey result that defines a team — it’s how a leader responds.
During my time at Amazon, we had frequent anonymous surveys.
People managers received the results regularly, often highlighting how the
Work
Lost in translation: from crypto to quack
During a recent meeting with customers, I made a mistake
What I meant to say:👉 The key is that we
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When colleagues see you, not just your work, importance of reaching out
This week, two small moments reminded me of the power of connection.
1 — “Are you ok?”
I was tired.
A
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Catch people doing things right
Last week, three moments at work brought me genuine joy:
💫A colleague put in extra effort that helped ease a
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The Unexpected Gift of Offering My Hotspot
Just as I sat down at a cafe near home, a foreign gentleman sits down next to me. Asks the
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Oops, I Left the Door Open—Then Got My Heart Opened Too
🚕 “You must be from Japan,” the taxi driver said with a chuckle.
I had left the door wide open for
Writing
Mid-Year Review—But Make It Personal
This past Saturday, my wife and I hosted a small gathering of close friends for something new we introduced into
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When Connections Go Beyond the Screen
When Connections Go Beyond the Screen
This month, I had the opportunity to travel to Brunei 🇧🇳 and finally meet customers
Writing
“Fuel Cheaper Than Water? Things I Learned in Brunei”
When I visited Brunei, I had the pleasure of meeting several kind and thoughtful taxi drivers during my stay. One