*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*

In this episode, I share my experience of exploring Taichung, Taiwan, a city that offers a calmer and more refined atmosphere compared to Taipei. From the spacious high-speed rail station to the laid…

In this episode, I’m sharing a day I spent exploring Taipei with my friend, a glasses designer. Taiwan’s awesome—great food, not too far from Japan, and way cheaper than Hong Kong these days. I’ll ta…

In this episode, I’m reading my latest blog post straight through—about landing in Taipei today with no internet and ending up walking 7km to my hotel. I’ll share how my trusty ahamo didn’t work, how…

In this episode, I’m digging into "familiarity"—how it’s comfy but can hold us back from new challenges. I’ll share how escaping the familiar, like backpacking in India or climbing Everest, flipped m…

In this episode, I’m riffing off a blog I wrote yesterday about a talk I gave at my daughter’s middle school. I told the kids that "if you’re not failing, you might not be growing," and it reminded m…

In this episode, I share stories from preparing to speak at my daughter’s middle school. I’ll answer kids’ questions about my biggest challenges—like climbing Everest, failing at a space venture, or…

In this episode, I share stories from preparing to speak at my daughter’s middle school. I’ll chat about why I love eyewear—how glasses can shift your perspective and spark joy—and my big adventures,…

In this episode, I share stories from my life as I prepare to talk at my daughter’s middle school. From climbing Everest to running eyewear shops, I’ll chat about why I love glasses—they can totally …

In this episode, we dive into why Google Maps doesn’t handle walking directions well in Seoul—and why I can’t stop using it anyway. I’ll share how Google Maps nails public transit and GPS in Korea, b…

In this episode, I recount my early-morning run in Seoul, where I underestimated the -7°C weather and nearly regretted skipping gloves. Despite the biting cold, the clear air and neatly maintained pa…

we take a closer look at Seoul, a city known for its modern skyline, well-maintained streets, and efficient public transit—yet also home to a curious practice in some older buildings where flushing t…

Join us on this exciting episode of "Eyewear Revelations" as we dive into the upcoming event, "Eyewear Personality – Discovering a New Me," on March 23, 2025, at Takino River Flames in Tokyo. Hosted …

In this episode, we explore how AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR (Augmented Reality) can reshape daily life—from simpler eye checkups to smarter remote work—and even help us prepare for future mis…

This episode dives into the evolving nature of programming education and why it’s about so much more than memorizing code syntax or mastering specific tools. Drawing inspiration from Sam Altman’s ass…

This episode dives into the growing fascination with batteries, sparked by visions of Mars exploration and survival in extreme environments like Everest. We examine how these scenarios highlight the …

Meta (formerly Facebook) and Spain’s BCBL (Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language) are collaborating on a research project called “Brain2Qwerty.” By using noninvasive devices like EEG and MEG…

I recently brought back Ray-Ban x Meta glasses from Italy—still unavailable in Japan—and discovered just how convenient voice-activated photo and video capture can be. In this episode, I also discuss…