Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | An Honest Talk on Wealth Building by Hiroyuki Imafuku
A realistic look at asset management from a father with 30 years in Japan’s financial industry, written for his newly married daughters and beginners
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Osaka Eats Henry’s Pizza: VERDY’s New York–Style Pizza in Osaka
Looking for New York–style pizza in Osaka? Try Henry’s Pizza by graphic artist VERDY, also visited by BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars, near Osaka Castle
Osaka Daily Nonogram: Puzzle Book Recommendations for True Advanced Solvers
Advanced nonogram puzzle book from Japan featuring grids from 40×45 to super ultra jumbo logic, designed to build logic and concentration
Osaka Daily Gunpla: A Beginner-Friendly RG Grade Recommended for Kidults
Bandai Gunpla RG grade recommended for beginner kidults. Includes Gunpla grade comparisons, components, tools, and assembly tips
Osaka Daily BILLY-KEN: A Large Fish & Ancient Fish Specialty Aquarium Shop in Osaka
Billy-Ken, a specialty aquarium shop for large and ancient fish in Tsuruhashi, Osaka. Featuring arowana, channa, Neoceratodus, Endlicheri, and albino specimens
Osaka Daily 3COINS: Hands-on Review of a Highly Sought-After Electronic Piggy Bank
The 3COINS electronic piggy bank is reviewed with an honest look at its details, how to use it, and impressions, after causing a sell-out frenzy in Japan
Osaka Daily KOHNAN Home Center Gardens Umekita: An Urban Oasis of Fish and Plants in Osaka
Fish and greenery in Umeda, Osaka. Gardens Umekita by KOHNAN Home Center is an urban oasis where ornamental fish, plants, and terrariums come together
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | Behavioral Economics Is the Strongest Discipline by Namika Sagara
A concise review of an introductory book explaining Nobel Prize–winning behavioral economics through real-world examples by a PhD consultant
Osaka Daily Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Investment
Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article explores why irrational behavior emerges in investment decisions, drawing on real experience
Work Life Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Workplace
Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article examines why irrational behavior emerges in workplace decisions through experience
Work Life Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Workplace
Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article examines why irrational behavior emerges in workplace decisions through experience
Japan Travel Hyogo Travel | Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets: The Kansai Outlet I Settled On, My Favorite Brand
A Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet recommended by a long-term Osaka resident, offering a wide range of brand stores and easy access by direct bus in about one hour
Japan Travel Shiga Travel | La Collina Omihachiman: Taneya and Club Harie Flagship Store
La Collina Omihachiman, a flagship store in Shiga, Japan. Enjoy Taneya’s Japanese sweets and Club Harie’s Baumkuchen, plus nature-inspired spaces and a café
Healthcare Japanese Drugstore Pick | MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask Review
Japanese MegRhythm steam eye mask. A gentle 40°C warmth lasts 20 minutes to promote circulation, ease fatigue, and offer a small moment of daily relaxation
Japan Travel Hokkaido Travel | Shiroi Koibito Park: 30th Anniversary Assortment
Shiroi Koibito, Hokkaido’s iconic confection. Unboxing, tasting, and a package review of the 2025 Shiroi Koibito Park 30th Anniversary Assortment
Japan Travel Tokyo Travel | Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo: How to Get a Same-Day Entry Pass
This guide explains how to issue a same-day entry pass for Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, along with useful tips. Please check it before your visit
Japan Travel Tokyo Travel | Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo: A Unique Coffee Sanctuary Found in Only Five Locations Worldwide
At one of only five Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in the world, enjoy Japanese ambiance, limited goods, and a special coffee experience during your Tokyo trip
Japan Travel Shiga Travel | RIVERSIDE GLAMPING Nuts: Glamping, BBQ, and River Fun in a Crystal-Clear Mountain Stream
Kansai day-trip destination Riverside Glamping Nuts in Shiga. Enjoy BBQ and river fun in the crystal-clear Kanzakigawa for a refreshing experience
Japan Travel Shiga Travel | RIVERSIDE GLAMPING Nuts: Kansai Day Trip, Facilities & Tent Review
Riverside Glamping Nuts in Shiga is an easy Kansai day trip. This post shares key facility info and a NUTS Area tent review to help you choose a glamping site
Japan Travel Tokyo Travel | Tsukishima Monja Street: Moheji
If Osaka is known for okonomiyaki, Tokyo is for monjayaki. Visit Moheji in Tsukishima, founded in 1871, to enjoy Tokyo’s local taste and try monjayaki.
Osaka Eats Henry’s Pizza: VERDY’s New York–Style Pizza in Osaka
Looking for New York–style pizza in Osaka? Try Henry’s Pizza by graphic artist VERDY, also visited by BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars, near Osaka Castle
Osaka Daily Nonogram: Puzzle Book Recommendations for True Advanced Solvers
Advanced nonogram puzzle book from Japan featuring grids from 40×45 to super ultra jumbo logic, designed to build logic and concentration
Osaka Daily Gunpla: A Beginner-Friendly RG Grade Recommended for Kidults
Bandai Gunpla RG grade recommended for beginner kidults. Includes Gunpla grade comparisons, components, tools, and assembly tips
Osaka Daily BILLY-KEN: A Large Fish & Ancient Fish Specialty Aquarium Shop in Osaka
Billy-Ken, a specialty aquarium shop for large and ancient fish in Tsuruhashi, Osaka. Featuring arowana, channa, Neoceratodus, Endlicheri, and albino specimens
Osaka Daily 3COINS: Hands-on Review of a Highly Sought-After Electronic Piggy Bank
The 3COINS electronic piggy bank is reviewed with an honest look at its details, how to use it, and impressions, after causing a sell-out frenzy in Japan
Osaka Daily KOHNAN Home Center Gardens Umekita: An Urban Oasis of Fish and Plants in Osaka
Fish and greenery in Umeda, Osaka. Gardens Umekita by KOHNAN Home Center is an urban oasis where ornamental fish, plants, and terrariums come together
Osaka Daily Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Investment
Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article explores why irrational behavior emerges in investment decisions, drawing on real experience
Osaka Daily Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Everyday Life
Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article explores why we act irrationally through everyday examples and personal experiences
Osaka Daily Dojima Roll: Osaka’s Specialty, a Roll Cake Where Cream Comes First
Dojima Roll is an Osaka specialty roll cake centered around cream. Made with Hokkaido milk and Moncher’s strict quality control
Osaka Daily Google AdSense: How to Register U.S. Tax Information for Non-U.S. Residents Living in Japan (W-8BEN)
A guide to U.S. tax information registration for non-U.S. residents in Japan earning Google AdSense income, covering W-8BEN and the input process
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | An Honest Talk on Wealth Building by Hiroyuki Imafuku
A realistic look at asset management from a father with 30 years in Japan’s financial industry, written for his newly married daughters and beginners
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | Behavioral Economics Is the Strongest Discipline by Namika Sagara
A concise review of an introductory book explaining Nobel Prize–winning behavioral economics through real-world examples by a PhD consultant
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi presents practical approaches to asset management, with over one million copies sold across 23 countries
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | High Dividend Stock Investing That Generates ¥185,000 Per Month on Autopilot by Long-Term Stock Investing
A Japanese dividend strategy from an ordinary worker who built wealth with ¥50,000 a month. Learn how beginners can build automatic income with simple math
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | Become a Millionaire in One Year by Mayuko Totsuka
How many “real” millionaires have you met? See how the author built 100 million yen in four months—and discover the mindset only the truly rich know.
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | 30 Investment Lessons a Father Teaches His Daughter for Living Freely by JL Collins
JL Collins wrote The Simple Path to Wealth wishing his daughter a peaceful and free life — a timeless bestseller inspiring readers to achieve financial freedom.
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
A janitor who worked for years left $8M. Morgan Housel’s global bestseller The Psychology of Money is a philosophical yet practical guide to money and life.
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | Super Introduction to Japanese FIRE for Ordinary Office Workers by Shunsuke Yamazaki
Review of Super Introduction to Japanese FIRE for Ordinary Office Workers. Earn more, save, and invest to build a free life and prepare for life after FIRE.
Reading Notes ★★☆Book Review | The Money Textbook American High School Students Study by Andrew O. Smith
A book that brings together the financial literacy American high school students learn. Simple lessons on money essential for every stage of life.
Reading Notes ★☆☆Book Review | MBA from Age 13 by Koichi Nakagawa
MBA is not difficult at all. A management guide easy enough for teens to understand, building thinking skills through real-world examples.