*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*

In this episode, I’m diving into what happens when you push past "It’s too much trouble" or "It won’t matter anyway." Recently, I hosted an event at Takinogawa Flames—a bit outside my comfort zone a…

In this episode, we draw surprising parallels between Japan's traditional arts and the modern craft of eyewear.

We'll begin with how Oda Nobunaga cleverly elevated tea utensils from everyday items to …

In this episode, we dive into Yoshimura's unique approach to composition—creating sounds not meant to be actively listened to, but rather to harmonize with their environments. Despite minimal recogni…

In this special episode, we recap the wildly successful "Glasses Personality" event at Takinogawa Flames. Host Makoto Hoshino of Makoto Eyewear shares highlights from this unique gathering where atte…

In this episode, Tokyo eyewear boutique owner Makoto Hoshino shares his unique philosophy on glasses and adventure. After climbing Mount Everest simply because "he decided to do it once before dying,…

In this episode, we speak with Makoto Hoshino, owner of Makoto Eyewear in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Ginza districts, who was recently featured in Shimano Lifestyle's article on climbing and eyewear. After…

In this episode, we explore how breaking free from people-pleasing tendencies can begin with something as simple as choosing daring eyewear. Tired of constantly conforming to others' expectations? "D…

Makoto Eyewear, with locations in Shinjuku and Ginza, explores the phenomenon of "family blocking" - where loved ones resist our style changes due to status quo bias. Family members often oppose new …

In this episode, Makoto—owner of Makoto Optics with locations in Shinjuku and Ginza—challenges the conventional wisdom of eyewear selection. We explore how the seemingly helpful advice "this type of …

In this episode, Makoto—owner of Makoto Optics and a 15-year veteran in the eyewear industry—explores how "good" glasses can become the enemy of finding truly "great" frames. We examine the psycholog…

In this episode, Makoto—owner of Makoto Optics and a 15-year veteran in the eyewear industry—explores the profound concept of glasses as masks. We challenge the common belief that "people judge 90% b…

In this thought-provoking episode, Makoto—owner of Makoto Optics—explores the fascinating paradox of self-expression when no one is watching. Drawing from personal insights and the remarkable story o…

In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of embracing unfamiliar choices in our daily lives. That initial feeling of "this doesn't quite feel like me" isn't something to avoid—it migh…

In this episode, Makoto—owner of Makoto Optics in Shinjuku and Ginza and a self-proclaimed glasses enthusiast with a collection of thousands—explores the unique emotional journey of passionate eyewea…

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between playfulness and good taste. Have you ever noticed tha…

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between creative design and culinary skills through the lens of a recent trip to Taipei. We'll dive into why exceptional designer…

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In this episode, we explore a unique eyewear event coming to Tokyo that brings together the worlds of classic and avant-garde eyewear design. Japan's first-ever Taiwan Classico trunk s…

In this episode, I share my fascinating first encounter with a speakeasy bar in Taipei. Learn about these secretive establishments that originated during America's Prohibition era and how they've evo…