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"You look busy — but are you slacking on life?!"
Words from Ayumu that shook my soul…
There are many, but this one might be the greatest.
Nearly 30 years have passed since we first met.
When I'm in trouble, when I'm troubled, the people I can turn to are few.
The one friend I can truly consult with.
Ayumu Takahashi.
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A crowdfunding reward — "Dinner Consult with Ayumu Takahashi"
In an instant, the atmosphere catches the groove of Ayumu's rhythm and begins to swell.
The conversation heats up alongside the tempura that
brings out the best of each ingredient.
Chef ZUU・・・
"What changes large systems is small fantasies"
And —
"people who move with genuine commitment."
What looks like a scattered collection of topics — film, AI, travel, food, welfare, community, building connections — all share one thing in common:
"Not slacking on your own life, diving into the unknown, and moving reality forward together with others."
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On AI Management
- AI is not simply a convenient tool
Going forward, AI will not just handle search and writing —
it has the potential to become something that automates management itself.
In our conversation, the evolution of AI was framed like this:
- AI that converses
- AI that understands and thinks
- Agent-type AI
- Innovator-type AI
- Organization-running AI
What is especially important is the view that AI is entering the stage of running "organizations."
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Why small and medium businesses are at risk
Between companies that have adopted AI and those that haven't, a significant gap will emerge going forward.
What is particularly dangerous is —
business owners thinking AI is "still a future issue."
Once competitors begin AI-driven management, you find yourself up against an opponent that judges, analyzes, and improves at superhuman speed, 24 hours a day.
Human effort alone will make it hard to win.
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AI is not "outsourcing" — it's a "right-hand partner"
What matters is not seeing AI as a mere tool, but
raising it as a right-hand partner and ally living inside your smartphone.
Going forward,
those who have cultivated an AI that understands themselves, their company, their customers, and their operations
will be the ones who thrive.
To do that, the following preparation is needed:
- Interact with AI daily
- Communicate your thinking
- Organize your company's data
- Make your operations visible
- Expand the areas you entrust to AI
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Communication should be "picture books, manga, stories" — not "difficult manuals"
Business owners don't want to read thick manuals.
So —
something easy to read, like AI Management Automation for First-Timers, is the way to go.
Comic essays, picture books, diagrams, stories — communicating that
"AI management isn't something scary — it's about building companions"
is what works.
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Companions, Ambitions, Community
Each participant had their own "ambition"
At the dinner, each person shared their ambition.
The main themes were:
- I want to create a diner for everyone
- I want to build a paradise of beauty and health
- I want to travel the world with my children
- I want to restore a Japan of duty and human warmth
- I want to spread AI management
- I want to make people happy through spatial design
- I want to create a world where people can laugh together beyond nationality and religion
What they all share is —
not just personal success, but a desire to create a place where someone is saved.
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The word "ambition" opens people up
When you say dream, goal, or vision — people stiffen up.
But when you say
ambition —
people speak freely.
Ambition carries the breathing room that says:
- It doesn't have to have taken shape yet
- It's okay if it's big
- It's okay if people laugh at it
- It's okay if it changes tomorrow
That's why people's true feelings come out more easily.
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A good team is a circle of people who can each stand alone
The core of Ayumu's leadership philosophy is —
when people who would do it alone come together, they become true companions.
"I'd do it on my own anyway!"
Not dependence, but independence. Not commands, but resonance. Not hierarchy, but a circle.
When each person holds their own ambition, and those ambitions connect, a powerful team is born.
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Lessons on Food and Creating Space
Cooking is not information — it's a story
The head chef's explanation was memorable.
Even in a single piece of tempura, there is —
- The place of origin
- The season
- The frying method
- How the heat is applied
- The background of the ingredient
- The connection to the producer
In other words, cooking is not about presenting ingredients — it's about presenting a story.
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The value of a space is determined by "people, food, stories, and chance"
This gathering was not simply a dinner party.
What created the value was:
- Interesting people coming together
- True feelings emerging
- Delicious food
- Conversations about travel, film, and AI intersecting
- The next project being born
In other words —
a good space is a place where the future is born from conversation.
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Life Philosophy
Viewing life as a single film
What was important in Ayumu's words was the perspective of
viewing life as an 80-year film.
Even if you're down for 3 years, lost for 5 years, unable to go to school for 9 years — seen as a film, it all becomes foreshadowing.
Failures, stagnation, dark periods — all become part of the story.
So there's no need to rush in the short term.
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But — "don't slack on life"
Words that connect to the subtitle of Takumi Yamazaki's film.
You look busy — but are you slacking on life?
This is a powerful question.
Being busy and living with full commitment are different things.
Even with a packed schedule, you can be running away from your true life.
So what matters is —
are you genuinely showing up for the main act of your own life?
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People who keep challenging themselves stay young
What Ayumu felt about Takumi Yamazaki was this —
He's not making a film because he's already successful. He's taking on film because he's addicted to growth.
Someone who already has a track record goes back to learning like a beginner, embraces embarrassment, seeks advice, and steps into new territory.
That is youth. That is what makes someone magnetic.
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Key Takeaways
Film is not a "work" — it's a "revolution"
A film is not a finished product — it's a movement that draws in companions, theaters, and audiences.
Rather than searching for the right answer, build your own style
Takeshi Kitano has the Kitano style. Koki Mitani has the Mitani style. Takumi Yamazaki needs the Yamazaki style.
AI is not an enemy — it's a companion to cultivate
Will AI take over, or will you make AI your right-hand partner? The fork in the road is the next four years.
A space to speak your ambitions connects people
Ambition over titles. Wishes over track records. That's where a person's magnetism lives.
Life is the resolution of foreshadowing
Past failures, encounters, detours — all become material for the story of the future.
The joy of speaking of future desires while savoring the finest flavors of the season.
The words "I realized — I'm a stray" struck deep. One of the participants realized she had been "too put-together" —
and remembered that she had always been a stray.
That's what "Wait — I'm a stray!" means.
With information that stirs the brain coming one after another,
the blocks of limitation just fall away~~~
Everyone is shining so brightly!
And then — on to the next plan, like spies!
Back to being natives
We had a very powerful time!
↓↓↓This was delicious
Thank you so much!
Sakura-san, producer of "Treasure Island," and cinematographer Yanagishima-san —
a master who has shot 17 of Takeshi Kitano's works!
It was a wonderful time!
↓↓↓ The learnings…
- With film, "delivering" is harder than "making"
A film doesn't end once it's shot.
What matters is:
- Concept
- Funding
- Shooting
- Editing
- Distribution
- Promotion
- Relations with theaters
- Audience turnout
What is especially important is thinking about the exit before you even start making it.
In other words, it is necessary to design from the very beginning:
"Where will it be screened?" "Who will watch it?" "How will we bring people in?"
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The goal: "3 screenings a day for 2 weeks"
To make it onto the Japan Academy Prize candidate list, the benchmark is —
screening at a single theater 3 times a day for 2 consecutive weeks.
694 films — the number made is double that. ↓↓↓ The Japan Academy Prize list includes 130–140 films (the condition being: 3 screenings a day at a single theater for 2 consecutive weeks)
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Film is not about "the right answer" — it's about "style"
Takeshi Kitano centers on single takes. Koki Mitani also values the live, one-shot energy of the stage.
What they share is —
trusting the raw moment over crafting something to perfection.
There is no absolute formula for a film's success.
Shooting with a beautiful lens doesn't guarantee a hit. Even a TV-style visual can become a hit.
A big budget doesn't always reach people. A small work can sometimes be loved by an era.
The biggest realization from this meeting was —
"If there's no fixed winning formula, then I have a chance too."
In other words, there is no need to fully conform to the conventions of the film industry — what matters is creating a work that is unmistakably Takumi Yamazaki.
The goal is not Takeshi Kitano, nor Akira Kurosawa, nor Koki Mitani. It's to make "a Takumi Yamazaki film."
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Your support — means everything!
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Open Chat: "The Society to Support Director Takumi Yamazaki"
Takumi Yamazaki's Buddhist painting is on display at Tokyo Tower!
First floor, at the back of RED! (lol)
Thank you！
T shirts have begun being sent out
Shibuya Ichome Choir
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Gospel too？！
Thank you, Task Manager!
Based on the Life Map, once a week, a task manager handles your task management for you.
In company terms, it's like having your own personal project manager~~~
Anyone want a task manager?
Would you like a coaching coach?
I'd love to recruit people to support this venture~
Anyone who can do it as a volunteer~
I want to support people.
I am absolutely maxed out~~~
Hmm~
Something to think about~
Open Chat: "Life Map"
Surrounding a billiards pro — 3 cue girls!
Thank you for this
A solo exhibition of a friend's paintings! Hiroko Saegusa-san!
A true genius!
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9AKMK16/
What— What— What—
Isn't muscle all about protein?
No way! Is that really true?
Wow.
Information on bacteria
We're doing a publishing school~~~
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This is making a comeback!
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Open Chat: "Let's Publish a Book! Burning with Publishing Passion 🔥"
From Kaoru Nakajima
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So there are "Ten Laws of Jewish Success"!?
- Laugh more!
- Discover what makes you different from others!
- Stay humble. Those who are arrogant won't make it!
- Adversity is opportunity!
- Value people more than money!
- Start with what requires no upfront investment!
- The other person's story matters — listen twice as much as you speak!
- Keep learning for your entire life!
- Money can be taken from you, but your dreams cannot!
- Knowledge of all kinds is important, but the habits of your thinking matter most!
Using air purifiers may improve brain function in adults over 40
https://gigazine.net/news/20260428-hepa-air-purifier-brain-function/
This kind of Wi-Fi phone is a massive hit in America
Source: Tin Can
https://share.google/pWpgbPRXQ8Y6q2NGB
Summary & Background: Smartphone addiction among children has become a serious issue in the US, and a retro "landline"-style Wi-Fi device called "Tin Can" is gaining popularity. Product Info: Price: $100 (approx. ¥15,900) Features: Speakerphone, speed dial, voicemail, etc. How it works: Plug into an outlet; calls between devices are free. For $10/month, calls to external numbers are also possible.
Sales: Since its launch in April 2025, word of mouth has driven sales of hundreds of thousands of units. Demand from educational institutions is surging.
Social Impact: Parents and educators are adopting it to reduce children's screen time. Following Australia's social media ban, other countries are also moving toward regulation.
Company Vision: CEO Chet Kittleson is focused on providing simple, approachable products aimed at improving children's communication skills. Challenges: Rapid growth has created challenges around securing talent, infrastructure investment, and service stability.
To Break Children's Smartphone Addiction, a New-Style "Landline" Is Selling Like Crazy in the US (Bloomberg)
Link to Takumi Yamazaki’s
ENGLISH Book “SHIFT”
