Hi everyone! "Communication skills" are one of the most important tools we can keep improving for any success! Our Japanese education focuses on the collective whereas western education puts more focus on the individual. So today's topic is "how to level up from beginner leve...

The rainy season has come or is about to come in Japan! We enjoy being quiet at home like reading books, watching movies and listening to music. There's so much you can do online these days while you are at home. How's the weather like in your country? Today, let's dive into the to...

Hi everyone! June is my favorite Lavender season and that's my brand color as well! How are you everyone? As for me, I need to tell you my secret. My husband and I totally forget our 20th wedding anniversary this month! It happens when you are busy. I was shocked but I hope we can make up for i...

Hi everyone! Here in Japan, we've started a new semester and a new term at schools and companies in April. So sometimes people tend to start feeling tired when they are getting used to the new environment. Also we are about to reach the halfway point of this year. It is a great timing to review...

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great time no matter where you are! I am in this global community where people around the world support each other and I don't even know where they live! We start communicating then I know 'oh she lives in UK, oh he lives in NY.' Such a small world...

Hi everyone!　I introduced one of the stories about parenting adolescent children last time. I got many messages from parents and educators and some of them are leaders and CEOs. No matter what you do or where you live, we go through the same experiences. This time, I will narrow down to 5 critical c...

Hi everyone! Today's topic is very big! I've been running my company for more than 10 years. (This year is the 11th year.) I started talking about global education and global identity about 13-14 years ago. That means many of my podcast listeners and students have teenager children now...

  How was your Golden Week, everyone if you live in Japan. If you live outside Japan, how is your life going in May? Today we will talk about "how to heal your body and mind and reach your potential" and I will introduce how to open up your heart and talk to someone about your ...

  Hello everyone! On my podcast, I will again have a guest who is a founder of an online media “FUKUOKA NOW“! The guest today, Nick and his wife Emiko have been producing an online media about my hometown, Fukuoka, in both English and Japanese for about 25 years. The first episode was abo...

Hello everyone! Today on my podcast, I will be talking with a guest who is a founder of an online media "FUKUOKA NOW"! The guest today, Nick and his wife Emiko have been producing an online media about my hometown, Fukuoka, in both English and Japanese for about 25 years. It is very...

Hello, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed Cherry blossoms in full bloom🌸 As for me, I was in my home town in Fukuoka where they had cherry blossoms in full bloom a few days earlier than Kanto area where I live. Then, I just came back to Shonan, Kanagawa a few days later when they were having cherr...

Hi everyone! Today on my podcast, I talked about how to express your gratitude and make an acceptance speech in front of audience at Academy🏆 It is not just "thank you" to express your gratitude. I always learn so much from all the acceptance speeches at Academy! If you have your own s...