Two extraordinary days in Shibuya proved that the future of longevity isn't just about optimization—it's about integration. As co-host of HOLOLIFE Summit Tokyo 2025, I witnessed firsthand how ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science can dance together, creating something far more powerful than either could achieve alone.

Wearing multiple hats isn't about divided attention—it's about unified purpose. As I prepare to bring HOLOLIFE Summit to Tokyo this October while continuing my work with Red Box Japan, I see how these dual roles reinforce a singular vision: wellness must be both cutting-edge and inclusive.

When the cameras started rolling for this documentary, I knew we weren't just filming another fighter's story. We were capturing kokorozashi—a Japanese concept that transcends motivation, becoming the soul-deep mission that guides every aspect of my life, from the cage to the classroom, from fatherhood to cultural identity.

My Presentation: "What does Ultimate mean?"

I was privileged to speak at the Meltingpot Forum 2024, where I discussed the evolving intersection of traditional wisdom and modern biohacking techniques. The forum, set against the Colours of Ostrava festival backdrop, was an incredible opportunity to share insights and connect with a community passionate about health, wellness, and human optimization.

During my talk, I focused on leveraging biohacking for immediate performance gains and as a long-term strategy for health and longevity. The key themes revolved around integrating ancient practices with cutting-edge technology to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Biohacker Summit Helsinki 2024: A Journey of Transformation and Discovery

The Biohacker Summit Helsinki 2024 was not just an event but a unique experience—a confluence of tradition, innovation, and community set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities. This year, I offered a workshop on Corrective Exercises in the Sanctuary, where we delved into the profound connection between movement and well-being.

Valentine's Day. Four courses. Two kids helping in the kitchen.

This isn't about reservations or crowded restaurants. This is about showing up for my wife with white asparagus hollandaise, porcini mushroom risotto, pesto-crusted black sea bass, and chocolate panna cotta.

Lumi is my sous-chef. Lui hands Mom flowers. And I'm cooking every single course from scratch—because that's what she deserves.

This isn't just dinner. This is a statement. Four courses. Japanese fish market ingredients. My daughter Lumi as sous chef. Proper plating. Perfect timing.

Appetizer through dessert—each course planned to show up for the person who shows up for me every day. Kihada maguro is so beautiful, I could sell it for $200. Homemade pescatore with fresh shellfish. Veal with maitake cream sauce. Basque cheesecake to finish.

This is what love looks like in the Tatekitchen.

This is how I start every year. Cold plunge first - that electric shock that wakes up everything. Then osechi ryori - days of preparation, boxes of traditional Japanese New Year's food, each dish carrying meaning for the year ahead. One is intensity. The other is intention. Both matter. Both reset me.

Celebrating the New Year with a traditional Japanese Osechi feast, filled with flavors that symbolize health, happiness, and prosperity. Wishing everyone a joyful and abundant year ahead!

"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.

The 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.

Morning: 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.