Why Japan's Local Scenes Need Better Event Discovery
Japan's local scenes are full of value, but event discovery is fragmented. Better public listings help venues, artists, travelers, residents, and small cultural communities.
Read →Earthen Wall Workshop in Yugawara: Bamboo, Clay, and Real Craft
Join Akiyaz in Yugawara on May 23, 2026 for a hands-on earthen wall workshop covering bamboo lattice techniques for Japanese mud walls.
Read →Norikura Onsen Ryokan: Build the Value
A ski-resort onsen ryokan is a chance to create value through diligence, operations, and audacious care.
Read →Japanese Jesus: Powerful Folklore and The Shingo Legend
I am building Japanese Jesus to hack the Shingo Legend. This is not religion. It is Folklore weaponized to save Aomori from fading away.
Read →Visceral Experience: Cool Winter Nights December 21st
Celebrate the season with true immersion. Visceral experience at Winter Nights on December 21st to fuel new development for leaders.
Read →The Aizu Strategy: 5-Steps to Awesome Cultural Assets
Japan's rural tourism model is broken. Municipalities are failing, letting the core cultural assets rot. An Aizu Strategy can unlock true development.
Read →Powerful Lessons on Japan Entrepreneurship & Akiya Success
Discover my unique story in Japan entrepreneurship on the Unpacking Japan podcast. From surviving a tsunami to spearheading rural revitalization Japan with akiya.
Read →August 30-31 Chigasaki Beach Event: Fire & Fermentation
Join the ultimate Chigasaki Beach Event for a wild food experience featuring fire-cooked game, craft beer, and unique fermented foods. Aug 30-31.
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