Philosophy
“Cultivating People, Creating Things” — The Foundations of Character Formation
2026年1月27日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“Giving as Discipline” — The Art of Governing Life and Business
2026年1月20日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“Living in the Present — What Truly Matters in the Age of VUCA “
2026年1月13日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“’What Is the Self?’ — Tracing the Philosophy of Tempu“
2026年1月6日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“Why “Homeland” Matters to Business Leaders — The Foundation of Self-Affirmation”
2025年12月30日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“What Money Cannot Buy — A Journey Toward True Treasures”
2025年12月23日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“Harmony in the Company Begins with Harmony in the Home — The Differences Between Men and Women Are Ordained by the Universe, and the Mother Stands at Its Center”
2025年12月16日 Philosophy
In this issue, I would like to take up the theme shown in the title from the book Nihonjin yo, Hahagokoro ni Kaere (“Japanese People, Return to a Mother’s Heart”) by Master Masando Sasaki,* a great Aikido teacher and chief priest of the Yamakage Shinto tradition. Words by Mr. Sasaki are quoted in “ ” …
“What a Successor President Must Undertake Seriously — How to Keep Staff Motivated”
2025年12月9日 Philosophy
This time, Inamori* spoke about the above motto in Kyocera philosophy. What Inamori said is quoted with “”. “(The company inherited from his parents had been leaving losses. After president’s deep reflection, the company finally started making a little profit.) However, at that very moment, employee morale began to crumble, and complaints emerged—requests for …
“Confronting Competitors with Hidden Gentleness and Inner Strength — Competing Against Morally Undisciplined Rivals”
2025年12月2日 Philosophy
This time, Inamori* spoke about the above motto in Kyocera philosophy. What Inamori said is quoted with “”. “I imagine that many of the business owners gathered here today—whether in retail or any other industry—find themselves in the midst of harsh and unforgiving competition. There must be many among you who feel troubled, thinking, …
“The Essence of Personnel Evaluation — Facing Each Person One-on-One”
2025年11月25日 Philosophy
This time, Inamori* spoke about the above motto in Kyocera philosophy. What Inamori said is quoted with “”. “In a company, the question of how to inspire people and how to evaluate them fairly is an eternal challenge. The most difficult task of all is to evaluate one’s subordinates. Promoting someone—or, conversely, demoting someone …
