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How can the right object change your day, or even your life? This discussion explores the profound relationship between us and our possessions, arguing that "good things" are defined not by price, bu…

What if the best form of entertainment is the kind that leaves nothing behind? This discussion explores a profound, counter-intuitive philosophy from the late, legendary creator of Dragon Ball, Akira…

We all want to chase our dreams, but we're afraid of getting hurt. How do we build a heart strong enough to endure failure and criticism on the path to our goals? This discussion tackles that fundame…

Who you surround yourself with defines the person you become. This discussion starts with a powerful piece of advice: "Befriend those who attempt adventures, take risks, fail, get hurt, and still tak…

In a world that celebrates speed and efficiency, what is the value of being deliberately inconvenient? This discussion explores a powerful business philosophy from the owner of Makoto Eyewear, a shop…

We've all heard it, and maybe we've all said it: "I could do it if I really tried." This discussion is a direct assault on that very excuse. It argues that the old saying "you can do it if you try" i…

What happens to humanity when we conquer death, time, and even learning itself? This discussion is a speculative journey into a distant future, imagined on a one-hour flight from Pluto to Mars in a w…

What can we learn about resilience and life strategy from the axolotl—the real-life "Wooper Looper" that captivated Japan in the 80s? This discussion goes beyond its cute appearance to explore its tw…

Do you ever feel torn between wanting to fit in and wanting to be yourself? This discussion explores that very modern dilemma, contrasting the pressure to create a "sparkling" social media persona wi…

Do you remember a time before you learned your limits? This discussion, inspired by the hit Creepy Nuts song "To Us Who Were Once Geniuses," explores how we can reconnect with our fearless, childhood…

In a world obsessed with digital efficiency, what can we gain by taking a deliberately analog step back? This discussion explores a simple but profound experiment conducted during an eyewear exhibiti…

What if, under the immense pressure to conform, you looked in the mirror and couldn't recognize your own face? This discussion delves into "Adolescent Prosopagnosia," a powerful fictional condition f…

What happens when a company famous for cars and motorcycles suddenly starts landing rockets like SpaceX? This discussion explores the recent, stunning news that Honda has successfully tested a reusab…

Join us for a special podcast episode where we dive into the philosophy behind the upcoming "PADMA IMAGE x N PRODUCT Trunk Show," hosted by Makoto Optical in Tokyo!

In this episode, Makoto Optical's H…

In an age of overwhelming options, do you ever suffer from "choice fatigue"? This discussion explores a radical and counter-intuitive approach to customer service, born from the realization that too …

What happens when a beloved "prince"—the youngest child and only son—enters the complex social world of elementary school for the first time? This discussion offers a deeply personal and honest look …

Ever had a moment where your mind went blank and your skills vanished under pressure? This discussion starts with a personal story of "choking" during a father-son piano recital and finds a surprisin…

Think the space business has nothing to do with you? Think again. This discussion reveals a surprising truth: the multi-billion-dollar space economy is primarily driven not by rockets, but by satelli…

In a world full of data and reviews, how much do you trust your own intuition? This discussion explores the philosophy of choosing by "like or dislike" rather than by "good or bad," inspired by the t…

What would you do if you could buy your own island? This discussion starts with a personal student-day dream—to create a unique island retreat—and contrasts it with the real-life, massive undertaking…