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Thank you for all the photos!
My visit to Yasukuni and the meeting in Kudanshita—both left me deeply moved.
Tomiya Shokudo from Chiran—did you know their famous tamago-don recipe is out there?
It’s right in front of Yasukuni Shrine.
That's where you'll find his book—and I had the privilege
of writing the blurb on the cover.
Grateful beyond words.
Sketch Meetup in Osaka
Wanna come join us? 🎨😊
Nagoya was packed once again!
The venue was bursting with energy!
Had an amazing time!
I’m committed to giving my best,
with heartfelt gratitude and sincerity.
Thanks for dropping by
Late night zoom meeting
“When You Work with Sincerity, the Path Opens”
4 Japanese Thought Leaders Who Lived This Truth
1. Kazuo Inamori
Founder of Kyocera & KDDI / Philosopher of Business
Through bestsellers like “Ikikata (A Way of Life)” and “Amoeba Management,” Inamori repeatedly emphasized that living and working with sincerity is the true foundation of success.
His famous guiding question—“Is your motive pure? Is there any selfish intent?”—captures his belief that working with a heart of integrity is the strongest formula for achieving meaningful results.
📘 Signature Quote:
“Results in life and work = Thinking × Passion × Ability”
2. Konosuke Matsushita
Founder of Panasonic
Matsushita often spoke and wrote about the power of a sincere and humble heart. He believed that those who work earnestly and sincerely will eventually shape their own destiny.
His core belief: fate is forged through the steady accumulation of sincere effort—a principle he also passed down through the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management.
📘 Signature Quote:
“To open the path forward, you must first be sincere yourself.”
3. Tempū Nakamura
Philosopher / Pioneer of Personal Development in Japan
Nakamura taught that “The power of sincerity can break through all barriers.”
He emphasized that it’s not just about outer effort—purity of heart and inner clarity of intention are what ultimately shift the course of one’s life.
📘 Signature Quote:
“A sincere heart aligns with the laws of the universe.”
4. Eiichi Shibusawa
“Father of Japan's Capitalism”
A firm advocate for the fusion of morality and economics, Shibusawa believed that businesses rooted in sincerity and ethics could lead to national prosperity.
In his classic work “The Analects and the Abacus,” he explored how economic success must be grounded in sincere principles.
📘 Signature Quote:
“Economy without ethics is a crime. Ethics without economy is mere sleep talk.”
Summary Chart
| Person | Key Concept | Meaning of “Working with Sincerity” |
|---|---|---|
| Kazuo Inamori | Pure Motivation | True success comes from a sincere heart |
| Konosuke Matsushita | Honest Heart | Sincere living leads to a fulfilled and impactful life |
| Tempū Nakamura | Mental Clarity & Alignment | Inner sincerity shapes your future |
| Eiichi Shibusawa | Morality × Economy Fusion | Social and business success requires a foundation of honesty |
Link to Takumi Yamazaki’s
ENGLISH Book “SHIFT”
