ビジネス日本語講座

In this episode, I examine why modern “celebrity business owners” and flow-based entrepreneurs no longer provoke class anger, but are instead consumed as entertainment. By comparing flow businesses that survive on constant energy and hype with stock businesses built on trust and ...

In this episode, I question the way self-help culture assumes that life must always have meaning. Many motivational messages begin with the promise that your struggles are meaningful and your life is destined for purpose. While this sounds kind, it can quietly become dangerous. I...

In this episode, I examine a paradox of modern society: as more people succeed through personal responsibility, those who cannot survive by that logic gradually lose their voice. Self-reliance, effort, and competition are not wrong, and they have created many capable and independ...

In this episode, I explore why capybaras have become unexpected icons of comfort in modern society. Their popularity is not simply about cuteness, but about what they represent. Unlike traditional “healing” figures or mascots that carry roles, messages, or expectations, capybaras...

In this episode, I reflect on Japan’s growing emphasis on tourism as a national strategy and ask what it reveals about the country’s current direction. Tourism is often presented as a hopeful engine for economic revival, yet it is typically a labor-intensive, low-productivity sec...

In this episode, I explore why living freely has become increasingly difficult in modern society. Although we often hear that values are more diverse and people are free to choose their own paths, the reality may be the opposite. By comparing postwar Japan with the present, I arg...

In this episode, I examine the concept of “Three-Nothingism” and how it has evolved in modern Japanese society. Originally used in the 1970s to describe apathy among youth, the term has transformed into a new configuration: no ideology, no criticism, and no engagement. This is no...

In this episode, I explore how “storytelling” has shifted from a tool for communication into a mechanism for hiding desire. In contemporary society, individuals, companies, and even states are expected to justify their actions with purpose, meaning, and moral narratives. Yet bene...

In this episode, I examine why so-called “establishment-friendly experts” — government advisors, media commentators, consultants, and influencers — tend to survive, succeed, and accumulate wealth in the 21st century. Rather than attacking individuals, this talk analyzes the struc...

In this episode, I reflect on how repeated exposure to AI-generated animal videos may quietly reshape our sense of ethics. These videos are cute, harmless, and comforting—but they depict beings that cannot be hurt, exhausted, or disappointed. As we grow accustomed to relationship...

This episode examines Japanese TV programs that introduce local companies and factories, especially those aired during the New Year holidays. While these shows present clean workplaces, smiling employees, and strong “teamwork,” they leave out crucial information. What happens if ...

In Japan, year-end and New Year television used to be loud, emotional, and full of forced meaning. Viewers were told to reflect, feel inspired, and set new goals. Today, that atmosphere has quietly disappeared. Modern holiday TV is calm, repetitive, and avoids demanding anything ...