"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 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.
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 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 MoreHello everyone! I'm excited to share my recent trip to Japan, a long overdue journey. It had been three years since my last visit, and I was eager to reconnect with my roots, family, and culture.
Read MoreEach year, the Annual Gala Dinner of The Japan Society of Boston celebrates global citizens whose life's work has helped to build peace and friendship between Boston, Japan, and the world. The Dinner also provides an opportunity to support the diverse activities of the Japan Society of Boston, a catalyst for cultural, educational, and business ties between our nations.
My wife gave me such a beautiful night for a kimono date and dinner. We both are trying to be a powerful and beautiful couple like those we respect. How do you enjoy the authentic Japanese experience in Boston?
Ben’s last day in Tokyo was so packed same as other days. We have been busy to enjoy, learn and experience Japanese culture in Tokyo and Ben started his last day in Ginza and took hours of private Japanese cooking lesson by a very well-know/trained chef, Ishizuka, the owner Ishizuka, as a head chef, found this restaurant after awarding Michelin stars for 5 consecutive years. I was a translator/camera man/guest for him.
Read MoreI know all Japanese people are jealous of us right now. Getting dressed in Kimono, watching Sumo from a box seats and having Chanko nabe (Sumo wrestler’s stew) for dinner are the highest status as Japanese. These incredible experiences never happened without support from Takanohana stable. Gift box was also amazing! Thanks for this opportunity.
Read MoreI am spending days with Ben Greenfield in my hometown Tokyo Japan. Since he had a private speaking event yesterday, I visited my old neighbor, Musashikoyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo where I had been living there until 7th grade. My elementray friends came to see me and I met most of them for the first time in two decades!! It made me so nostargic and reminded me of childhood. and…Guess what!? My random visit because of Ben was a sheer chance to come back to the september festival in my old hometown. It had been 20 years since I participated in last time. What a huge surprise! Sunday was the day for me!
Read MoreGuess who I was with in Tokyo Japan? I spent a week with Ben Greenfield, who is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker and coach. You can find out who he is on his website and it would be much easier because I cannot explain about everything of his profile. Anyway though, it was my honor to spend time with him because I am a huge fan of him and his podcast. He is definately one of top influencers in fitness, health and wellness industories.
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