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The Paradox of Effort: Why Trying Too Hard Can Hold You Back
Explore the paradox of effort. Learn from Tsukahara Bokuden’s wisdom why trying too hard can block mastery in calligraphy, business, and life.

Fuh-mi
May 101 min read
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Ogata Korin ’s Irises
Explore Ogata Kōrin’s Irises and the power of what isn’t painted. Reflect on restraint, minimalism, and Japanese aesthetics in art and calligraphy.

Fuh-mi
Apr 141 min read
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Business Is the Battlefield of the Everyday: Lessons from Miyamoto Musashi
Explore Miyamoto Musashi’s philosophy: Victory isn’t earned in the spotlight but built in the shadows of daily consistency and strategy.

Fuh-mi
Mar 312 min read
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What’s Meant for You Will Find You: Lessons from Japanese Wisdom
Explore the Japanese proverb 'What’s meant for you will find you.' A reflection on resilience, trust, and the creative journey.

Fuh-mi
Mar 242 min read
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Zengo Saidan: The Samurai Wisdom of Living in the Present
Explore Zengo Saidan, a Zen principle from samurai wisdom. Learn how living in the present can transform your leadership and life.

Fuh-mi
Mar 142 min read
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The Meaning of Kokorozashi: Exploring Japanese Wisdom in Leadership and Personal Growth
Explore Kokorozashi, a Japanese concept of purpose and mission. Learn its relevance to leadership, personal growth, and global discussions.

Fuh-mi
Mar 102 min read
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Are You Leading with Strategy—Or Just Reacting? Lessons from Tokugawa Ieyasu
Explore Tokugawa Ieyasu's leadership strategy. Learn how patience and timing create sustainable success in business and life.

Fuh-mi
Mar 71 min read
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Japanese Wisdom: Tighten Your Helmet Straps After Victory
Explore Japanese wisdom on vigilance after victory. Learn how samurai insights guide modern success with awareness and readiness.

Fuh-mi
Feb 242 min read
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Japanese Leadership Wisdom: Crisis Begins from Within
Explore how Date Masamune's Japanese leadership wisdom reveals why true business crisis originates from within, not external factors.

Fuh-mi
Feb 101 min read
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Yagyu Munenori's Samurai Wisdom: Conquering Self Through Japanese Philosophy
Discover the transformative power of Japanese tea ceremony mindfulness through Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku principles.

Fuh-mi
Jan 242 min read
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Finding Purpose and Inner Calm: My Experience at the Ikigai Retreat
Participated Ikigai Retreat, for finding purpose and inner calm

Fuh-mi
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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A Samurai’s Insight: Strength in Patience and Stillness
Explore a samurai's insight, "strength patience and stillness.

Fuh-mi
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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“It is not that the world lacks talent, but rather that there are no people to use it.”
Explore Yoshida Shoin's words: It is not that the world lacks talent, but rather that there are no people to use it.

Fuh-mi
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Can you offer candid advice to your boss?
Can you offer candid advice to your boss? Learn Tokugawa Ieyasu's wisdom.

Fuh-mi
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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When Even Demons Step Aside: The Power of Samurai Spirit (and a Little ‘Kiai’)
Explore the power of samurai spirit (Kiai)

Fuh-mi
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Between Torii and Sword: Musashi’s Wisdom on Independence
Many of you may have visited Fushimi Inari Taisha, a highly popular tourist destination. When I visited a few years ago, I was fortunate...

Fuh-mi
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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A Samurai’s Wisdom: “Burn aloeswood, as well as fart!”
Late Edo period samurai, Kawai Tsuginosuke's wisdom, “Burn aloeswood, as well as fart!”

Fuh-mi
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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The Art of Letting Go: Lessons from a Kendo Master
Explore the motto called "Jiri Boubou", the art of letting go.

Fuh-mi
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Podcast!!
I recently participated in an interview for Ikigai Tribe podcast and I talked about my life as a calligrapher, and Japanese culture.

Fuh-mi
Aug 8, 20241 min read
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Boredom Busters from a Samurai: Explore the Parting Poem of Takasugi Shinsaku
Explore the profound perspective of Takasugi Shinsaku, a historical figure from the Bakumatsu period.

Fuh-mi
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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