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Mar 21

Cherry blossom season is officially underway in Japan. Last year I wrote about the spots that hit different, from the lantern-lit canopy along the Meguro River to the quiet beauty of the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto. It's also a reminder of mono no aware, finding beauty in what doesn't last. A few of my favorites if you're planning a trip:

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Mar 16

AI data collection is evolving in three phases: 1. What you search 2. How you live 4. AI agents that act as you Phase three is starting now. Who owns this data? Not you. New essay 👇

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Feb 17

The internet can't prove humans are human or that agents are agents. Moltbook, an AI-only social network, couldn't verify its users were bots. Discord is rolling out facial scans to prove its users are people. The identity crisis goes both ways.

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Feb 1

There's only so much you can consume in a day. The supply of content has exploded. Most people haven't adjusted. Curation is now the skill that matters most. Here's how I'm approaching it:

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Jan 8

Interesting ad campaign. Did not expect to run into an AI parody video of Kim Jong Un when I walked into Equinox today. Slop is everywhere.

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Jan 8

Each New Year begins with the bluefin tuna auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, where the winning fish is said to bring good luck. This year shattered records: a 243kg tuna sold for $3.2M to Sushi Zanmai, marked once again by its founder’s iconic big smile and open-arms pose. Perhaps you’ll get a bit of that luck eating it at one of their locations. The chain recently opened its first U.S. location in Los Angeles.

Tokyo fish auction sees bluefin tuna fetching record $3.2m - BBC News

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Tokyo fish auction sees bluefin tuna fetching record $3.2m - BBC News

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

Jan 7

AI compresses output. Meaning comes from the struggle, judgment, and journey behind the things that last. I wrote about mastery, process, and what AI can’t replace:

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Jan 1

2025 was abundance. 2026 is the correction. Scarcity returns, not because we create less, but because we choose more carefully. My predictions for what becomes scarce: physical data, trust, authenticity, health, energy, taste, time. In an age of infinite output, the scarcest thing is knowing what matters to you.

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Nov 24, 2025

Nothing hits like a pastry from a Parisian bakery 😋 This Pain Suisse is from one of my favorites, Du Pain et des Idees. What’s your favorite bakery in Paris?

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Nov 11, 2025

Check out Ken Boswell (1972 NYN). He hit 0.211 with 9 hr and 2 sb, a 0.8 Player Value on DatabaseBall! 🏆⚾

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Sep 30, 2025

It’s time to start racking up Bitcoin with my @coinbase One Credit Card.

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Sep 27, 2025

I just got my Onchain License with @tryemerge, ready for Onchain Summer with @base.base.eth!

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Sep 26, 2025

I have been using a bunch of apps in the Base App. Which app am I missing?

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 17, 2025

I recently wrote about the history of saunas and onsens in Japan and Finland, and how they contribute to longevity and happiness: https://paragraph.com/@onchain-living-tjkawamura/the-power-of-heat-lessons-from-japans-onsen-and-finlands-sauna Just a few days later, The Wall Street Journal published a piece on the growing popularity of saunas in the U.S., highlighting their social and health benefits: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/sauna-othership-bathhouse-altar-cedar-and-stone-new-york-16b7ab8b It is exciting to see these traditions gaining traction in the U.S., both for wellness and as new social spaces. Who is a fan of saunas out there?

The Power of Heat: Lessons from Japan’s Onsen and Finland’s Sauna

The Power of Heat: Lessons from Japan’s Onsen and Finland’s Sauna

In a world obsessed with new wellness trends, some of the most powerful practices are also the oldest. Heat bathing, through Japan’s onsens or Finland’s saunas, has been tied for centuries to relaxation, recovery, and community. Modern research suggests these rituals may also help explain why two very different countries consistently rank at the top for longevity and happiness. As fall arrives, I have been reflecting on my summer travels, including a trip to Japan where I ventured beyond the ...

Sep 13, 2025

Doubt America has the attention to detail to ever replicate the convenience store magic in Japan. But I do have hope for egg sandos, fried chicken, and onigiri on every corner someday. 🙏🍙

Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.

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Sep 9, 2025

Saunas in Finland. Onsens in Japan. 🧖‍♂️ Two ancient rituals, worlds apart yet both tied to health, happiness, and longevity. I wrote about what these traditions can teach us today.

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Sep 9, 2025

The Power of Heat: Lessons from Japan’s Onsen and Finland’s Sauna

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Aug 29, 2025

Nvidia reported earnings yesterday. And just days ago they unveiled Jetson Thor, a robotics supercomputer. The signal is clear: the next breakthroughs in AI will not come from bigger language models or more web scraping. They will come from real-world data. This is Physical AI. 🔗

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Aug 17, 2025

Love seeing more Japanese F&B brands enter and thrive in the US. Just stopped by “I’m Donut?” in Times Square and luckily there’s no crazy line like there is in Tokyo.

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