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“Who Moved My Cheese?” – If You’re Wondering Which Way to Go

A simple story that helps you face change and uncertainty. For anyone wondering what to do next in life or career.
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81 Years Since the 1944 Showa-Tonankai Earthquake — Are We Prepared for the Next?

An overview of preparedness for the Nankai Trough earthquake, 81 years later. Key points on emergency supplies and family evacuation plans to face a sudden major quake.
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How Watching My Words Brought More Smiles to My Family

When my son started using rough language, I realized the problem might be me. What happened next brought unexpected laughter—and a new family rule.
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From Neverland to Beika City?

When our son suddenly switched his obsession from Peter Pan to Detective Conan, our carefully planned Disney trip was thrown off track. Here's how we handled his shifting interests—and why Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay remains our favorite family hotel near Disneyland.
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[Vietnam-Cambodia Travel Diary ③] Angkor Wat and Guesthouse Nostalgia

Upon arriving in Siem Reap, we looked for a guesthouse. I had been here as a student, so we revisited the same guesthous...
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[Vietnam-Cambodia Travel Diary ②] A Japanese Student’s Theft and a River Border Crossing

At the bus stop for Phnom Penh, we met a Japanese university student. It was his first backpacking trip, but he had alre...
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[Vietnam-Cambodia Travel Diary ①] A Journey Two Hours Behind and a Mekong River Cruise

I have a hometown friend T who I've been close with since elementary school. We’re like childhood friends, and we've oft...
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[Running Diary] From “I Hate Running” to Chasing a Half Marathon Goal

Driven to RunThere’s been a growing buzz around marathon running lately—or maybe it’s been there all along.During the CO...
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[Conference Trip Journal] A Day of Forgetfulness and Haruki Murakami at Tokyo International Forum

Lost in Tokyo International Forum, forgot my umbrella and belt, but found comfort in Haruki Murakami’s words. A humorous look at my trip to the 67th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
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A Summer Stroll in Matching Sandals: A Three-Year Revenge and a Tiny Joy

Every year, I think about getting a pair of sandals—but before I know it, summer is over.This year, I finally took actio...