People often ask me: “What is ‘Zone 11’ (十一区)?” To give a quick explanation: The nickname originates from the classic anime Code Geass, where Japan was...
I recently switched my home internet in Tokyo from SoftBank’s 10G fiber to NTT Docomo’s 10G service. After seeing multiple users complain about the instability of...
Last week, a friend invited me to speak at an online AI research panel. During the Q&A, many founders asked about Japan’s current startup ecosystem—especially how...
Thinking about registering a company in Japan while working remotely? After moving my company’s registered address from Osaka to Tokyo, I recently had to change it...
For the past few weeks, I’ve been watching two episodes of Peppa Pig every day—in English, with no subtitles. If you’ve never seen it before, Peppa Pig is...
If you successfully renew your Japanese residence status, you’ll eventually receive a postcard from Japan’s Immigration Services Agency. Congratulations,That postcard means your new Residence Card is ready...
While searching for a place to live in Tokyo, I discovered the unique world of danchi（团地）, Japan’s large housing estates. If you would like a glimpse of...
The AI revolution is not something in the distant future. It is already here, and the wealth it creates is already being distributed. Over the past...
Last week, after updating my Residence Card information in the Japan Post Bank app, I suddenly found that I could no longer log in. The app simply displayed:...
In an era flooded with rough AI-generated videos and endless streams of content, I suddenly felt the urge to recommend two older works that left a...
