"Today is the last day of matsutake season," Chef Sato said. The three of us - me, Ayumi, Nanami - looked at each other. We just got blessed. HOLOLIFE Summit Tokyo was finished. Sold out, fantastic energy, everything we worked for. And now we're sitting at Hyakuyaku, about to experience omakase at one of Tokyo's most profound restaurants. I could have celebrated alone. But success means nothing if you don't share it with the people who believed when it was just an idea.
Read MoreThe fabric was softer than normal clothing. Way softer. This shirt at ENWA was made from jūnihitoe-inspired kimono - the twelve-layered robes imperial court ladies wore 1000 years ago. I bought it. Six hours later, I was sitting in the grittiest ramen shop in Tokyo with my preschool buddies, eating rebanira and not caring about my macros. Same day. Complete opposite energy. This is the real Tokyo story.
Read MoreMorning: I'm in Nozawa Onsen soaking in a 1000-year-old hot spring with my team. Mountains, silence, pure peace. Evening: I'm on the floor of FEELCYCLE Azamino watching 43 people find enlightenment on bikes while a beatboxing monk chants the Heart Sutra. Same day. Complete opposite energy. Both meditation. Let me tell you about the wildest 12 hours of my year.
Read MoreAfter wrapping up the HOLOLIFE Summit Tokyo, my team was running on empty. So we escaped to Nozawa Onsen for two days - no laptops, just hot springs, incredible sushi, and the kind of bonding that actually matters. Here's why this mountain village became our team's special place.
This collaborative energy flowed directly to the table in a menu designed to nourish both body and spirit, featuring dishes like Wild Salmon with fermented beets and nettle pesto, Grilled Tenderloin of Elk, and a "Forest Decoction X" of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs to finish.
Read MoreAt the HOLOLIFE Summit Tokyo, it became clear that the future of wellness isn’t being built in Silicon Valley—it’s unfolding in Japan. With a population that treats health as a way of life, a regulatory system grounded in science, and innovations in longevity and bio-optimization, Japan is set to lead a new era of holistic human performance and purposeful living.
This collaborative energy flowed directly to the table in a menu designed to nourish both body and spirit, featuring dishes like Wild Salmon with fermented beets and nettle pesto, Grilled Tenderloin of Elk, and a "Forest Decoction X" of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs to finish.
Read MoreThe Tokyo Tower glowed amber through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Tokyo Node Cafe, 8 floors above the bustling streets of Toranomon. This wasn't just another networking event. This was the Hololife Dinner—where Japan's wellness revolutionaries gathered to forge connections that transcend business cards.
This collaborative energy flowed directly to the table in a menu designed to nourish both body and spirit, featuring dishes like Wild Salmon with fermented beets and nettle pesto, Grilled Tenderloin of Elk, and a "Forest Decoction X" of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs to finish.
Read MoreThe bass note hung in the air of the Mindvalley University closing ceremony, vibrating at exactly 432Hz—the frequency that ancient cultures believed resonated with the universe itself. As Yogetsu's fingers moved across his instrument, I stood in the wings, ostensibly there as his manager, but experiencing something far more profound than a professional obligation.
Read MoreThe automatic doors of Tallinn Airport slid open, and there they were—my tribe. As I wrapped them in my arms, I felt two worlds colliding: the intellectual intensity of the mastermind I'd just left behind, and the raw, unfiltered reality of family life. That moment wasn't just a reunion. It was the beginning of an unexpected lesson in what happens when you stop separating your warrior training from your role as a father.
Read MoreAs a fighter, I know the difference between a training session and a title fight. The HOLOLIFE Summit was our training camp. The Mastermind Island was where we drew up the battle plan. Because make no mistake, we are in a fight. It’s a “David vs. Goliath” struggle for the future of health.
Our path forward isn’t just about publishing data; it’s about winning hearts and minds. We must become master storytellers and build tribes, not just customer bases. The most important takeaway from our time on the island was the unanimous agreement on one core principle: collaboration over competition.
Read MoreHOLOLIFE Summit has always been about bridging theory and practice. The exhibition hall was a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, where the concepts discussed on stage became tangible realities. It was a space for direct experience, allowing attendees to feel, taste, and interact with the future of wellness. This is where theory becomes reality.
Read MoreThis year’s HOLOLIFE Dinner was more than a meal; it was a hands-on, metabolic masterclass. Our guests didn’t just eat—they helped create the very sauces and dressings that would upgrade their biology. In sessions led by experts like Dr. Olli Sovijärvi and Jaakko Halmetoja, we crafted everything from a vibrant sea buckthorn vinaigrette to a stem-cell-stimulating, plant-based hollandaise infused with peptides.
This collaborative energy flowed directly to the table in a menu designed to nourish both body and spirit, featuring dishes like Wild Salmon with fermented beets and nettle pesto, Grilled Tenderloin of Elk, and a "Forest Decoction X" of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs to finish.
Read MoreThe HOLOLIFE VIKING ACADEMY was never about historical reenactment. It was about extracting the timeless principles of our ancestors and applying them to the challenges of the 21st century. The constant notifications, the endless workdays, the mental and environmental stressors of modern life—these are our modern-day harsh winters and uncharted seas.
Read MoreFirst time in the Czech Republic
What unique experiences in the Czech Republic? I felt so privileged to see the Czech president and one of the most famous Czech singers, even though it was my first time visiting this beautiful country. Big shout out to Lucie Bila for such a sophisticated handmade accessory. Thanks, Meltingpot forum, for having me speak and participate in the workshop in Ostrava. Yogetsu Akasaka and Dragon Sound did an epic collaboration at Colours of Ostrava. We come back to Ostrava, and I see Yogetsu and his dream team performing on the main stage of Colours soon. Our music brings everyone to the center of well-being. Ideas without borders!
Read MoreBlending Work and Family in the Nordic: A Memorable Helsinki Experience
Organizing the Biohacker Summit in Helsinki in 2024 was a milestone in my professional life. Still, this year was particularly special because I could blend my work with family again! My wife, Nao Matsuda, and our kids joined me for the event, marking our first family trip to Helsinki in five years—since Nao last attended the Biohacker Summit 2019.
Read MoreSamurai Island: A Journey of Renewal in Finland’s Archipelago
Following the powerful experience of the Biohacker Summit Helsinki 2024, I embarked on a transformative offsite retreat to Samurai Island, located in Finland’s stunning archipelago, Stra Herro. This secluded island retreat was unlike any other, offering a perfect blend of nature, mindfulness, and ancient samurai philosophy.
Read MoreBiohacker Summit Helsinki 2024: A Landmark Event with Team Japan and Global Collaborations
The Biohacker Summit Helsinki 2024 was a truly spectacular event. As one of the organizers, a professional MMA fighter, and a passionate biohacker, I couldn’t have been prouder of how this event unfolded. The atmosphere was not just charged with innovation and collaboration but also with a shared mission that connected us all to the mission of optimizing human potential.
Read MoreThe Upgraded Dinner 2024 in Helsinki: A Culinary Journey of Biohacking and Tradition
The Upgraded Dinner 2024 in Helsinki was more than just a dinner—it was an immersive cooking workshop that combined the latest in biohacking techniques with the rich traditions of Japanese culture. Held under the expert guidance of the Biohacker’s Handbook authors and the renowned wild food chef Sami Tallberg, this event was a highlight of the Biohacker Summit, bringing together a unique blend of innovation, tradition, and culinary artistry.
Read MoreOptimized Day Workshop 2024: A Day of Transformation in Helsinki
Before the highly anticipated Biohacker Summit in Helsinki 2024, we had the incredible opportunity to kick off the event with the Optimized Day Workshop. Set in a breathtaking retreat location just 25 minutes from Helsinki city center, this immersive and exclusive workshop brought together some of the world’s leading health, wellness, and biohacking experts.
Read MoreA Special Visit from Veronika: A Colleague's First Time in Boston
It's not every day that a colleague from across the world visits your hometown, so when Veronika, one of my esteemed colleagues at Biohacker Center in Helsinki, made her way to Boston, I was thrilled to show her around. Veronika and I often cross paths at events in Europe, where our work with Biohacker Center brings us together. However, this was the first time she had ventured to my side of the Atlantic, and I was eager to give her an authentic Boston experience.
Read MoreA Day at Japan Festival Boston: Family Fun and Cultural Discoveries
Last weekend, my family and I enjoyed attending the Japan Festival Boston, which beautifully showcases the richness of Japanese culture right in the heart of the city. Held at Boston Common, the festival was an incredible opportunity for my kids to immerse themselves in the traditions and joys of Japanese culture—an experience that I, as a proud Japanese, was thrilled to share with them.
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