*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*
*“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”*
Makoto Hoshino, CEO of Makoto Co., Ltd. and Galactic Hitchhikers, shares his journey of pursuing heart-moving experiences and embracing the unknown. In 2017, he summited Everest and all Seven Summits and completed the 250km Gobi Desert Ultramarathon. His future goal: to stand atop Olympus Mons on Mars by 2049. Through this podcast, Makoto reflects on his life’s adventures, celebrating family, global friendships, and the joy of trusting intuition and living freely. Join him as he explores the excitement of breaking free from conventions
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- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Age 47, Body Maintenance: What I Learned After Investigating My Sleep Quality**
we explore the common feeling of lingering fatigue. We follow a personal story of getting a sleep study to find the cause, only to receive a "normal" result. The conversation turns to the real takeaw…
A Sci-Fi Movie Made Me Think: The Hope Behind "Mind-Reading" Technology*
we're talking about how science fiction is becoming reality. A major breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces can now translate purely imagined speech into text. We'll break down what makes this new…
The Best Foot Treatment of My Life Was in Wenzhou, China. Can I Replicate It in Tokyo?
On today's episode, we share a story about a memorable travel discovery: a surprisingly incredible foot treatment in Wenzhou, China. For just a few dollars, this local service offered a feeling of li…
Why Are So Many of My Favorite Brands Chinese Now? —The Future Reflected in Robotics.
On today's episode,we explore the major shift in the world of technology through a personal lens. Starting with the observation that many of our favorite gadget brands are now Chinese, we dive into t…
How to Navigate the Era of Broken Reviews: An Airbnb Experience and a Lesson for My Own Business
On today's episode, we explore the growing issue of trust in online reviews. Sparked by a recent, disillusioning Airbnb experience—from being a fan who gave honest feedback to being offered a refund …
What F1 Teaches Us About Life
After rewatching Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," I was struck by how this high-octane world offers unexpected life lessons.Despite operating at an extreme level far removed from daily life, …
Those Who Take Their Passions to the Extreme
In an age where AI is replacing many jobs, what kind of work will remain truly human? I share some reflections—from a trip to Taiwan and my daily writing habit—on why those who pursue what they genui…
Lucky Just to Be Alive: What a Year of Illness Taught My Friend
I caught up with an old business partner after a long time apart. His work is thriving, but he spent nearly a year dealing with health issues during the pandemic that completely shifted his perspecti…
“The Courage to Be Disliked” and My Middle School Days
When my middle school daughter came back from a week-long program, it got me thinking about my own middle school days—how desperate I was to fit in, to belong to the right group, to be liked. Now I s…
AI as the New Sugar: Why Gentle Responses Might Be a Double-Edged Sword
Users are saying GPT-4o gives "gentler" responses than the newer ChatGPT-5, and somehow that feels more comforting. But when even OpenAI's CEO warns about using AI as an emotional crutch, it makes yo…
The Accidental Detox: What 20km in the Mountains Taught Me
After a tough 20km mountain run, I expected to feel terrible the next day. Instead, I felt surprisingly light and energetic during my usual morning run with other dads. Sometimes our bodies teach us …
Mountains Beyond Mountains: On Life's Never-Ending Climb
You reach what you think is the summit, only to discover another peak waiting beyond it. This familiar hiking experience mirrors something deeper about life itself. A Meiji-era Japanese writer named …
The Other Me in the Mountains
There’s a version of me who was born and raised in the mountains just outside Tokyo. I’ve never met him, but I think about him whenever I go there.
I went for a run there the other day, for the first …
My Nephew's First Trip Abroad (and Why I Chose India)
When my nephew wanted to travel abroad for the first time, I convinced him to go to India with me. No itinerary, no backup plans—just a week of figuring things out as we went. From non-existent hotel…
A World Separated by a Single Pane of Glass
Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest difference. After feeling cooped up working in air conditioning all day, I decided to move my laptop to the balcony one evening. Just that single pane …
What Village Vanguard's Struggle Taught Me About Running a Small Business
Village Vanguard used to be a treasure hunt—dim lighting, mountains of books, and passionate staff recommendations that led to unexpected discoveries. But recent struggles show what can happen when a…
“Whatever Can Be Done Someday, Can Be Done Today”
Inspired by Montaigne’s words, “Whatever can be done someday, can be done today,” this episode reflects on how waiting for the “perfect moment” often delays or derails our dreams. Drawing on my own e…
Start with What You Love
In this episode, I share why I believe every business should start with something you truly love. Drawing from my 17 years running Makoto Megane, I talk about the limits of focusing only on profit an…
Reading is the Gym, the Internet is a Stroll
In this episode, I talk about the idea that “Reading is like going to the gym, and the Internet is like taking a stroll.” Reading challenges and strengthens the mind over time, while the Internet off…
What My Garmin's HRV Warning Taught Me About the Things 1 Billion Yen Can't Buy
It all started with a strange week of feeling completely drained, and a warning from a Garmin watch. In this episode, we share a personal story that begins with a low HRV score—a number from a fitnes…