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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
インタビュー「AIが変える働き方のリアル in タイ」ゲスト：タイ現採リーマンさん
In this episode, Shigeki talks with a recruiting professional based in Bangkok about how generative AI is transforming the world of work. From writing job…
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バンコクの小ホテルで起きたこと ― Airbnb滞在トラブル記
During my week-long stay in Bangkok’s Pratunam district, I faced a confusing Airbnb situation. On the second day, the hotel staff suddenly told me my room had…
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肌着のままの悟り ― バンコクで見た自由
During my stay in Bangkok’s chaotic Chinatown, I saw a man riding a motorbike in nothing but an undershirt. In that moment, I felt a strange kind of freedom —…
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蜘蛛の糸を垂らすようなビジネスはしたくない
In this episode, I reflect on the moral landscape of modern business through the lens of Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s “The Spider’s Thread.” Many enterprises today…
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理想を笑う社会の行き着く先
In this episode, I reflect on how modern society has stopped believing in ideals. Today, any vision for a better world is dismissed as “unrealistic” or…
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生きづらさビジネスという欺瞞 ― それでもなぜ人は“共感”を求めるのか
In this episode, I question how “life struggles” have become a form of currency in today’s empathy-driven culture. On social media, people turn pain into…
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勤務しているだけで評価される社会 ― 脱サラが怖い本当の理由
In this episode, I explore why modern society often values the act of “being employed” more than the substance of one’s work. I reflect on how corporate life…
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挨拶という名のヒエラルキー ― 日本人が無意識に守るルール
In this episode, I explore how greetings in Japan go far beyond simple politeness. Saying “hello” or “good morning” often reflects hierarchy, power, and…
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お菓子とタバコ ― 会話に必要なのは、心の余裕。
In this episode, I explore the social meaning of small gestures—sharing sweets or cigarettes—as tools for human connection. Across Japan, Thailand, and…
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SPIN話法なんかで息子を説得するのか？ ― 理屈より信頼を。
In this episode, I discuss the limits of sales techniques through the SPIN Selling method I learned in Vietnam. While the logic behind SPIN—situation, problem…
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夢中を演じる社会 ― 偽装された情熱と本当の誠実さ
In this episode, I explore why people often feel compelled to pretend to be passionate. From corporate golf culture in Thailand to Japan’s obsession with…
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新しいスキルを手に入れるのに執着を手放せるか
In this episode, I explore how Japan’s traditional career model—lifelong employment within one company—has shifted toward a new era of mobility and continuous…
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人はなぜ沈黙を恐れてしまうのか
In this episode, I explore why people fear silence.Moments of quiet often make us anxious, but silence can reveal honesty and trust.In sales, silence is not…
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安全すぎる芸術と、冷めきったビジネスの末路
In this episode, I explore the hidden current that connects art and business — human passion, or jōnen. Modern art, I feel, has become too clean, too rational…
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ギブアンドテイクの呪縛から自由になる
In this episode, I talk about escaping the modern curse of “give and take.” In today’s world, every act of kindness is measured by return and fairness. But…
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読書と肉体的な遊びの関係
In this episode, I explore the deep connection between reading and physical play. Reading is a mental game—a way to reconstruct another person’s thoughts…
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昭和のトラック野郎にあった“野性”という生き方
In this episode, I reflect on the raw spirit of Japan’s Showa era — a time when emotion mattered more than logic, and loyalty meant more than efficiency…
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現実的な数字やKPIは意味がない ― ワクワクする目標を掲げよ
This episode argues that realistic goals and KPIs drain our humanity. Many professionals win in numbers but lose in life. KPIs were never tools for…
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どう生きるかを語らない時代
This episode reflects on how people once spoke seriously about “how to live,” but in today’s Japan, such conversations have faded. Humor and light talk have…
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サウナでは近代の病は癒せない
This episode explores why modern people cannot truly heal in a sauna. While “getting aligned” has become a ritual of comfort for Japanese workers, it only…
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未開人よりも退化した現代人
In this episode, I reflect on how modern people may be more primitive than so-called primitives. Ancient tribes faced fear, pain, and death directly—they lived…
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虚業の誇り ― ゼロを足して生きるということ
In this episode, I reflect on the meaning of “Kyogyo” — so-called vain or hollow work. In Japan, the word often carries a negative tone, suggesting something…
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なぜ人は理不尽な職人に惹かれるのか：AI時代の頑固者たち
In this episode, I explore why people are drawn to unreasonable, stubborn craftsmen in an age ruled by AI’s perfect efficiency. Machines are polite, logical…
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日本人が“自由”を感じにくい社会構造
In this episode, I explore why Japanese society makes it difficult to feel truly free. From postwar reconstruction to today’s hyper-organized culture, Japan…
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サウナでととのうは安心安全な話
In this episode, I reflect on Japan’s love of saunas and the popular phrase “totonou”—to “get aligned” or “feel refreshed.” While harmless and pleasant, I see…
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会社を辞めたいという相談は同僚や上司にしない方がいい
In this episode, I discuss why you should never tell your boss or coworkers that you want to quit your job. Many employees, feeling anxious or uncertain, seek…
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サラリーマンの大好物と珍味
In this episode, I explore the “favorite dishes” and “strange delicacies” of Japanese salaryman language. One common favorite is the phrase saiteki-kai…
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日本の頑固オヤジ職人は海外の現地企業で通用するのか？
In this episode, I ask whether Japan’s stubborn “shokunin” spirit can truly succeed in overseas workplaces. Japan’s manufacturing excellence has long been…
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日本の経営者は部下を信じる力が弱くなっている
In this episode, I reflect on a deep issue I have observed in Japanese companies: many executives seem to have lost the ability to truly trust their employees…
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第三者を持ち出す力学：不良から立憲君主制まで
In this episode, I explore the hidden meaning behind the Japanese slang “shimerareru” (to be subdued) and connect it to a universal human tendency: relying on…
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なぜ私は「コミュニケーションスキル」という言葉に嫌悪感を覚えるのか
In this episode, I explore why the phrase “communication skills” often makes me feel uncomfortable, even to the point of dislike. In Japan, from job interviews…
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人にも物事にも見返りを求めない生き方
In this episode, I reflect on the value of living without constantly seeking rewards. Modern society often measures every action by efficiency, goals, or…
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日系企業では二足の草鞋は許されない
In this episode, I explore Japan’s cultural resistance to side jobs, focusing on the expression “wearing two pairs of waraji”—a metaphor for taking on more…
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諦めきれない人が放つ匂いとは何か
In this episode, I reflect on the subtle “scent” people give off when they have not fully let go of a dream. It is not a physical smell, but an aura that…
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名刺交換に潜むサラリーマンの心理
In Japan, exchanging business cards is more than just a polite introduction—it is a silent negotiation of status and identity. In this episode, I explore how…
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威張りたい人のためのハローワーク
In this episode, I explore a unique theme: “The Job Center for People Who Want to Boss Others Around.” Human desires take many forms—some want love, some want…
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匿名性の快楽と人間関係の重さ──都会と田舎のリアル
In this episode, I reflect on the contrast between city life and rural life through my own experiences and cultural references. Urban living offers the…
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楽な仕事は存在しない？──本音を暴く働き方論
In this episode, I explore the question: does an easy job really exist? Society often insists that no work is ever easy, but my own experiences suggest the…
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マニュアル人間を尊ぶ日系企業での処世術
In this episode, I talk about survival strategies in Japanese companies where manuals are valued above creativity. I share my own experience working as a…
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逆浦島太郎現象：海外から帰って気づいた日本の変わらなさ
After living in Southeast Asia for ten years, I returned to Japan and was struck by how little had changed. Unlike the folktale of Urashima Tarō, where the…
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会社を休む・遅刻する時の言い訳術
In this episode, I talk about one of the most practical yet rarely discussed skills in Japanese corporate life: making excuses when you need to skip work or…
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陰湿さをマスターするという処世術
In this episode, I explore the hidden survival skills required in Japanese corporate culture, focusing on the art of mastering subtle “insidiousness.” I…
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“鼻たれ小僧”の教えと現代のキャリア論
In this episode, I question the traditional Japanese belief in “career consistency.” In many Japanese companies, being recognized as a true professional often…
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ゆるふわ社員とストイック社員、なぜ分かり合えないのか
In this episode, I reflect on why workplace relationships matter more than job content itself. From my experience, what truly shapes comfort at work is whether…
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夢のため？会社のため？長時間労働が正当化される条件
In this episode, I explore the question: under what conditions can long working hours be justified in Japan? I talk about the restaurant industry, where staff…
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サイアムパラゴンでサボった日：心を折らずに働くコツ
In this episode, I talk about why learning to “slack off” is essential for both employees and freelancers. Slacking off doesn’t mean abandoning…
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なぜ偉そうな人が出世するのか
In this episode, I explore why arrogant or overbearing people often rise to positions of power in Japanese companies and society. Drawing from political…
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食事をおごられる時は気をつけないといけない
In this episode, I reflect on the hidden meaning behind being treated to a meal. When I was younger, I often thought a free dinner was simply kindness. But…
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人間関係が固定化するリスク ― 中小企業転職のリアル
In this episode, I reflect on the challenges of changing jobs in Japan, especially the choice between large corporations and small to mid-sized companies…
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孤独に強いと言われた日 ― 本屋の店長の忘れられない一言
In this episode, I share a turning point from my college days. While working part-time at a small bookstore, I suddenly quit without notice. When the owner…
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日本の飲食業界から学ぶ働き方と日本語
In this episode, I talk about the unique culture of Japan’s food and beverage industry and how it connects with the Japanese language. From the concept of…
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華やかさの裏側？リゾートバイトで出会った現実
In this episode, I reflect on the growing trend of seniors in Japan joining resort part-time jobs. At first, the idea of enjoying scenic places while working…
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忖度文化の不思議と日本企業の未来
In this episode, I explore the unique concept of *“sontaku”* in Japanese culture—the subtle practice of adjusting one’s words and behavior by anticipating the…
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それっぽい会議コメントの正体
In this episode, I reflect on my days as a salaryman and the struggle of surviving endless meetings. I share how I often fought off sleep and felt pressure to…
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ニュースよりも大切なこと
In this episode, I reflect on why news is often overrated compared to real-life experiences. From childhood, I noticed that much of what appeared in…
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思想で語ることと虚構文化
In this episode, I reflect on how much of today’s online culture relies on performance and fiction. On platforms like YouTube or Instagram, I often see…
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キャラ文化に巻き込まれない生き方
In this episode, Shigeki explores the idea of “character culture” and how society often demands that people fit into simple labels such as the “serious type”…
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現場主義と理論思考――経験と戦略感覚のバランス
This episode explores the balance between hands-on experience and strategic thinking in business. Drawing on my time working in Vietnam, I share an episode…
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言われたことだけやっていればいいじゃないか
In this episode, I reflect on a phrase often heard in Japanese workplaces: “Don’t just do what you’re told.” While it seems to encourage initiative, many…