The 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 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 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.
Read MoreI brought my family on a trip to France where I was managing a concert at the medieval Les Dominicains. We deepened our bonds through Alsatian culture and history.
Read MoreSo, here's to the newest addition to our family, Lui Matsuda. Welcome to the world, little one. May your life be filled with love, joy, and endless possibilities. And may you always remember, life is a lesson, life is simpler, and life is so, so beautiful.
Read MoreAfter five years, my mother returned to Boston. But this time, it was during the vibrant, sun-soaked summer days.
Read MoreMy younger brother visited me in Boston. His last visit was back to 2011, so it has been 8 years since then. He told me that Boston had changed a lot. I do agree bro. Since my brother got some time off from his job, he made it to Boston and spend a good time with me.
