ビジネス日本語講座

Why do so many salespeople end up focusing on closing deals rather than solving customer problems? In this episode, I explore how incentive systems, sales quotas, and performance evaluations can gradually shift attention away from creating value and toward chasing numbers. Rather...

Money matters, but is chasing profit alone enough to build a meaningful life? In this episode, I examine the difference between pursuing income and creating genuine value. Using examples ranging from professional gamblers to entrepreneurs, I explore why following trends may gener...

In this episode, I discuss why skills are necessary but never sufficient for long-term success. Learning video editing, programming, accounting, or earning professional qualifications can open doors, but they do not guarantee meaningful results. What truly matters is understandin...

In this episode, I explore the Japanese expression *“nandaka naa”* (“I don’t know… something feels off”) and why it often leaves conversations incomplete. While feelings of discomfort or doubt are valuable starting points, they become meaningful only when we can explain their cau...

In this episode, I introduce one of the most influential books in my life: *Shoji-kun no Seishunki* by Sadao Shoji. Rather than offering a traditional book review, I reflect on how this memoir mirrored my own university years, my struggles to find a sense of belonging, and my sea...

In the age of artificial intelligence, being "useful" is no longer enough. As AI rapidly automates analysis, writing, translation, and problem-solving, many white-collar professionals risk tying their entire identity to their usefulness at work. In this episode, I explore why mod...

In this episode, I explore the idea that human desire rarely appears in its raw form. We often express our ambitions through noble words such as helping others, changing the world, or pursuing freedom, while deeper motivations remain hidden—even from ourselves. Rather than condem...

Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to access information, summarize books, and generate ideas within seconds. But does that mean reading books is no longer necessary? In this episode, I argue that the true value of reading is not simply acquiring knowledge—it is...

In this episode, I reflect on an experience from my early career at a Japanese manufacturing company in Thailand. After being told that I lacked "culture" or "education," I initially felt frustrated because I had spent years reading philosophy, history, and literature. Over time,...

In this episode, I explore why academic achievement and knowledge of political philosophy, social thought, and intellectual history do not always go hand in hand in Japan. Rather than criticizing highly educated people, I examine the structure of Japanese higher education and its...

In this episode, I question the popular idea of becoming a "bridge" between Japan and other countries. Drawing from my own experience working in Thailand, I explain why people in bridge roles often become trapped between competing expectations without having real decision-making ...

In this episode, I examine why abstract language has become so powerful in the worlds of self-help, spirituality, and success philosophy. Words such as "love," "energy," "purpose," and "authenticity" often sound profound, yet their meanings are rarely defined. Because they are di...