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ビジネス日本語講座
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- ビジネス日本語講座
日系企業では、軽薄さが最適解になる
In this episode, Shigeki analyzes why “lightness” becomes the optimal survival strategy inside Japanese corporations. This is not a personal attack or a moral…
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YouTubeは“考えない人”の楽園ではなくなった
In this episode, I analyze the rise and decline of “meaning-free” YouTubers and explain why that era is coming to an end. Early YouTube thrived on vlogs that…
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頭を使っていないけど、勝っている側の考え方
In this episode, I explore a mindset often praised in modern society: the belief that “not thinking deeply, yet still winning” is a virtue. We examine how…
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信用は文化を生まない ── 信頼貯金がすべてをダメにする理由
In this episode, Shigeki explores the hidden dangers of overvaluing “trust” and “credibility” in business and society. While trust is often praised as the…
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新自由主義的自己責任論が人生相談を壊すとき
In this episode, I examine the hidden dangers that emerge when life-advice content becomes intertwined with neoliberal self-responsibility thinking. While life…
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サラリーマンという言葉が壊した個人
In this episode, I examine how the word “salaryman” has quietly reshaped individual identity in Japanese society. Unlike professions defined by skills or…
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原始人のまま生きる現代人
In this episode, I explore a simple but uncomfortable truth: modern humans still live with primitive brains. While technology, AI, social media, and financial…
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日本のお笑いに潜む“イジメの構造”について
In this episode, I examine the hidden structure of bullying embedded in Japanese comedy culture. Many forms of “humor” rely on humiliation, pain, and rigid…
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「青い鳥を探すな」という言葉を、真に受けてはいけない理由
In this episode, I take a critical look at the phrase “Don’t look for the blue bird,” a piece of advice often repeated by successful people in business and…
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語れる者が世界を取る ― 空理空論の時代と、沈黙した本物の末路
In today’s business world, speaking itself has become a form of value. On social media and in side-hustle culture, polished language often matters more than…
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クールの賞味期限──沈黙はいつ価値を失うのか
In this episode, I discuss the hidden expiration date of being “cool.” Quietness can be seen as attractive when we are young, often mistaken for confidence…
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日本における外国人による医療費未払い問題
In this episode, I examine the growing issue of unpaid medical bills by foreign visitors in Japan—not from an emotional or nationalist perspective, but from…
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製造業・建設業に巣食う「知識マウント野郎の正体」——なぜ、彼らは知識を武器に人を黙らせるのか
In Japanese manufacturing and construction industries, knowledge is often used not to solve problems, but to dominate conversations. This episode explores the…
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日系企業で生き残りたければ、大声で話しなさい
In Japanese corporations, communication is often evaluated not by logic or substance, but by volume, speed, and physical presence. This episode explores why…
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日系大企業の幹部サラリーマンは、なぜ語らないのか｜Why Do Senior Executives in Japanese Corporations Stay Silent?
In many Japanese corporations, senior executives clearly understand organizational dysfunction, structural contradictions, and employee exhaustion. Yet they…
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ゴルフは雑談ではない──日本企業に残る“踏み絵”の正体
In this episode, I examine why golf in Japanese corporate culture is not simply a form of casual communication. Using the historical concept of the fumie—a…
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陰キャはやっぱり損をする──変わらなくていいという優しさと、居直りが人生を閉じていく構造
In this episode, I examine why introverted people often feel disadvantaged in modern society. This is not a criticism of introversion itself, but an analysis…
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演技を自覚する人間——本音よりも誠実な不自然さ｜Why Self-Awareness Matters in an Age of Performed Identity
In this episode, I explore the idea that modern life is filled with subtle performances—at work, at home, and online. Using the example of a YouTube short…
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工場の承認欲求と職人神話の正体
This episode explores the unique psychology of approval inside Japanese factories—closed worlds where workers validate one another through shared routines…
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自慢する人は扱いやすい？ ― 営業マンが見た承認欲求と褒めの技術
Why do people boast? And why does bragging sometimes annoy us, yet other times bring us closer? In this episode, I look back on my years working in sales…
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自虐風自慢の心理学――弱さのふりをした承認欲求｜The Hidden Ego Behind Humble Bragging
In this episode, we talk about the curious style of “humble bragging” — when someone pretends to put themselves down, but the story somehow ends as a…
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社長の前では自由を見せてはいけない｜Freedom, Loyalty, and Why Companies Fear the Truly Independent Worker
In this episode, I discuss the tension between free-spirited individuals and traditional corporate culture in Japan. Companies value loyalty, sacrifice, and…
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クイズ王みたいな雑学は、これからの時代いらなくなる｜Small Talk, Knowledge, and Why Comfort Matters More Than Impressing Others
In this episode, I talk about small talk in business and why it often feels difficult. Many of us try to sound smart, avoid mistakes, or impress others with…
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生意気は若者の特権｜Why Boldness Belongs to the Young — and What Maturity Should Look Like
In this episode, I talk about why bold and sometimes arrogant behavior can feel acceptable, even charming, when it comes from young people. Their confidence…
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旅の聖域は失われた——修行としての放浪と逃避としての旅
In this episode, I reflect on how travel has changed over time. Once, leaving Japan meant risk, uncertainty, and the possibility of never returning. Travel was…
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量産型日本人サラリーマンの思考様式 〜 “最適解”に縛られる生き方とは〜
In this episode, I explore the mindset of the “mass-produced Japanese salaryman,” shaped by an education system that teaches there is only one correct answer…
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円安が続く理由と、タイバーツ高の背景、そして未来予想
In this episode, I explain why the Japanese yen continues to weaken and why the Thai baht remains strong. Without using difficult financial terms, I break down…
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ゆるさを許せない人の会話は、なぜこんなに疲れるのか｜Why Conversations Without Softness Exhaust Us
In this episode, I explore why conversations with people who cannot tolerate “softness” feel so draining. Drawing on years of experience in high-pressure…
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我欲はなぜ嫌われるのか｜Why Human Desire Is Misunderstood — And How It Becomes the First Form of Love
Human desire is often dismissed as selfish or immature, especially in cultures where expressing personal wants is seen as shameful. In this episode, I explore…
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中身が空洞でも人を動かす方法 ― デマゴーグの構造と現代社会の危うさ｜Why Hollow Words Move Crowds
This episode explores why hollow, content-light messages can still powerfully move people. From self-help influencers to political demagogues, the same…
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日本の職人礼賛はどこかおかしい｜Revisiting Japan’s Craftsman Myth — How Nostalgia Halts Innovation
Japan’s media often glorifies craftsmen as cultural heroes, preserving a nostalgic image of “perfect technique” inherited from the past. But behind this…
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沈黙できない社会 ― ノリに支配される日本｜A Society Afraid of Silence: How Rhythm and “Nori” Control Modern Japan
Japan has become a society that fears silence. From childhood to the workplace, people are trained to respond instantly, match the group’s rhythm, and maintain…
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終われない旅人——自由という名の牢獄｜The Endless Traveler — When Freedom Becomes a Cage
Freedom is often imagined as constant movement — drifting from country to country, living without ties, escaping the repetition of ordinary life. But when…
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見世物としての現代——YouTubeと演出される悲惨
We live in an age where YouTube functions as a modern sideshow—an endless display of other people’s struggles, curated by algorithms that reward shock…
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陽キャ型承認依存という生き方｜The Extrovert’s Dependency: Escaping Inner Emptiness Through Noise
In this episode, we explore “extroverted approval addiction”—a mindset in which people avoid inner silence by flooding life with noise: social events, constant…
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知性の仮面 ― 空虚に気づかない人たち｜The Mask of Intelligence: How Lightness Replaces Depth in Modern Japan
In today’s Japan, “intelligence” no longer means thinking deeply or wrestling with contradictions. Instead, it has become the ability to stay light—laughing…
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マインドセットという最強の逃げ道 ― 抽象語が人を麻痺させる構造｜Why “Mindset” Feels Good but Changes Nothing
In self-help culture, the word “mindset” is everywhere—precise enough to sound profound, yet vague enough to threaten no one. That ambiguity is exactly why…
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他人に興味がなくなると会社員として生きやすくなる理由｜Why Having No Interest in Others Makes Corporate Life Easier
In Japanese workplaces, people are often told to “show interest in others” or “be a good listener.” Yet paying too much attention to others can backfire. When…
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マイペースという反抗 ― テンポに支配される職場で｜The Quiet Rebellion of Keeping Your Own Pace
In many Japanese workplaces, tempo is everything—quick reactions, instant rapport, and constant alignment with the group rhythm. Yet some people quietly refuse…
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対面型の金融ビジネスがなぜAI時代でも生き残るのか｜Why Face-to-Face Finance Survives in the Age of AI
In an age dominated by AI trading and online brokerage platforms, face-to-face financial services continue to survive—and even thrive. This episode explores…
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喋れない陽キャ ― ノリ社会の理想形｜Silent Extroverts — The Ideal Persona in a Vibe-Driven Society
In today’s Japan, social appeal is shifting from “good talkers” to “silent extroverts”—people who may not speak well, yet radiate warmth, harmlessness, and…
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軽薄という美徳 ― 痛みに耐えられない時代｜The Virtue of Lightness: An Age Unable to Bear Pain
Modern Japan increasingly celebrates “lightness” — easy conversation, gentle humor, and the avoidance of conflict. What was once a criticism, keihaku…
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脳筋という鏡──日本社会に残る「直線的エネルギー」の正体｜A Study of Japan’s Linear Energy and Identity
Here, I explore the cultural meaning behind the Japanese term nōkin—literally “muscle brain.”Often used as a light insult, the word reveals far more about…
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バブル世代の小利口ぶり──日本衰退の本質｜How a “Clever” Generation Slowed Japan’s Future
Japan’s bubble generation grew up in an age of abundance, stability, and guaranteed rewards—lifetime employment, seniority-based promotion, and generous…
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サラリーマンは能力で出世しない——“権力の匂い”を嗅ぎ分ける野生の本能
This episode explores the real engine behind corporate promotion in Japan: not skill, not logic, but a primal instinct to sense power. Shigeki argues that…
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芸能知性の時代――思考なき言葉が社会を支配する｜The Age of Celebrity Intelligence — How Thoughtless Words Rule Society
This episode explores the rise of “celebrity intelligence” in Japan—an age where entertainers speak as if they were thinkers, and fast, pleasant words replace…
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本物のニートと、演じるニート——リアルの嘘をめぐって｜The Real NEET and the Performed NEET: On the Lies of Modern “Reality”
In today’s internet culture, “real” NEETs rarely appear on screen. Instead, we see performers—people acting broken, exhausted, or unhinged for clicks. This…
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陽キャ適応型日本人論 ― 世代を超える日本的軽さ｜The Brightly Adapted: How Generational Japan Learned to Smile and Survive
In Japan, being cheerful is not just a personality—it’s a survival skill.This episode explores the “brightly adapted” Japanese: those who thrive by smiling…
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発酵する思考──沈黙が知を育てる時間｜Fermenting Thought: The Quiet Time Between Input and Output
In an age that worships speed and instant response, we risk losing the art of slow thinking. This episode explores the silent space between input and…
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努力を可視化する病——SNS時代の「無為のすすめ」
In today’s hyper-visible world, even our efforts must be displayed. This episode explores the modern obsession with showing “proof” of hard work—posting study…
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忖度と空気読みの違い
In Japan, “reading the air” once meant a graceful sensitivity—sensing others’ emotions without words. Yet today, it’s often replaced by sontaku, the fearful…
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営業マンと総務的イケメン
In every company, the fiery salesman and the calm administrative “gentleman” embody two essential forces: passion and balance. The salesman lives in…
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SNS時代の承認欲求とビジネスセンスの断層
In the age of social media, many creators and entrepreneurs pursue being “loved.” But this desire often signals surrender—living by others’ approval rather…
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仙人の達観──更新の時代に、あえて立ち止まる
In a world obsessed with updates—new phones, apps, and endless progress—we rarely question what “renewal” truly means. In this episode, I explore the wisdom of…
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頑張っていれば誰かが見てくれているという信仰
In this episode, I examine a quiet belief deeply rooted in Japan’s corporate world — the idea that if you work hard enough, someone will notice. This faith…
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なぜ製造業の喋りがうまい人たちはインターネットの世界に出てこないのか
In this episode, I explore why so many brilliant communicators in Japan’s manufacturing world—people full of humor, insight, and real experience—never appear…
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思想ゴロの時代――反体制を装う知識人たち
In this episode, I discuss what I call the “thought hustlers” of today — intellectuals who pretend to be anti-establishment while profiting from the very…
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境界のある信頼 ― 日本企業が忘れた人間関係の原理
In this episode, I explore the idea of “trust with boundaries” based on my experiences in both Japanese and global workplaces. Many Japanese companies confuse…
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日本人は外資に行くな？ ― “国益”という幻想を超えて
In this episode, I talk about the phrase “Japanese should not work for foreign companies,” which often appears in Japan’s public discourse. I question why such…