Q1: How did you take the first step towards living a free life?
When I was in elementary school, I wrote in my graduation album that my dream was to become a reporter for the TV show “Naruhodo! The World.”
I grew up in a small town with no one around me who had ever traveled abroad, so I had no idea how to get there. But I never lost my curiosity. When I was looking for a job, I thought about how I could travel overseas at someone else’s expense. I saw a small recruiting ad in the newspaper and had a moment of “That’s it!” and decided to join a travel company. I began spending 200 days a year abroad, and my world expanded dramatically.
I took my first step by embracing my curiosity and diving into an environment where I could meet people who knew a new world.
Q2；How can I figure out what kind of life I truly want to live and feel a sense of conviction about that choice?
It took me a while to figure out what kind of life I truly wanted to live, so I tried many different things.
Even so, I still couldn’t find the answer. Then, during the pandemic, I got COVID-19. It was the first time I truly felt that my time was limited, and I made a strong decision to “do what I want to do!” I decided to act first instead of overthinking, and I started by teaching mindfulness exercises. I taught these exercises to 12,000 people, which eventually led to my current coaching career.
I believe that when you challenge yourself and give your all to every experience, the next step becomes clear. And I’ve come to believe that a sense of conviction can only be gained through reflection. All of your different experiences connect when you look back on them, which is why I feel that making reflection a habit is essential to gaining that sense of conviction.
Q3: What was the turning point for your business growth?
The more I was able to master self-management, the more my real estate business grew.
Self-management is composed of six key elements:
- Self-understanding
- Self-acceptance
- Time management
- Emotion management
- Thought management
- Physical management
The more I was able to practice these, the more my business expanded. By understanding myself, I learned not to say things that didn’t need to be said, to wait for the right moment, to not have expectations for others, and to prioritize based on my own values. The more I could do these things, the more the people around me grew and the entire organization advanced, leading to the growth of my company.
Q４:What is the best life for you? What kind of life do you want to live?
My mission is to contribute to the advancement of Japanese women and their empowerment, a commitment I hope will one day lead to my being recognized on Wikipedia for these achievements.
As a Japanese individual based in the United States, I aim to create a meaningful, positive impact on my home country.
Q５:What if you had no limits? No limits on your money, work, relationships, location, or obligations… What would you be doing right now?
I travel freely between Japan, the U.S., and other destinations with a “door to anywhere.” Every day, I balance my time with dancing, machine Pilates, and weight training with a personal trainer. I also have more time for reading.
Q６:What’s on your bucket list?
To view Earth from space. To live on the International Space Station for six months to a year.
Q７:How does connecting with people not only in Japan, but also overseas and around the world, expand your professional and personal life?
The possibilities are endless.
I’ll meet people who share my values, and every day will become more fun and meaningful.
Q８:Who serves as your role model or inspiration for taking your career to a global stage?
My role model is Nate Harris, the head coach for the Tony Robbins community.
I admire his remarkable ability to inspire people through performance psychology and storytelling, and to skillfully lead them to purchase his offers.
I’m constantly inspired by his weekly Business Mindset & Momentum lectures.
Q９:What do you already have in your life that you feel is a blessing?
I have so much to be grateful for.
I have financial security, I can speak English, and I live in the United States.
I have over 15 years of experience in real estate development.
I have friends who share my values, a home, and a family.
My son and husband are healthy, and I have supportive friends and family.
I am in good health, I can dance, and I sleep well.
I have daily affirmations and access to clean, delicious water.
Q10:What’s been on your mind lately?
- Taxation of funds returned to Japan for Japanese investors in a U.S. limited partnership.
- How to inspire more women.
Q11:What topics have been on your mind lately?
Trump tariffs
Trump-Putin meeting
Q12:What are some catchphrases you find yourself saying?
That’s a good idea.
Q13:What have you challenged yourself with recently?
Digging deep into Japanese tax regulations.
With the help of many people, I’ve been able to find the information I need.
Q14:What kind of communities and events are you frequently invited to?
I’m often asked to give a talk at an online community for entrepreneurs.
Q15:Where do you usually get your information from (places, people, platforms)?
An industry newsletter for real estate news, marketing news gathered by my assistant, and CNBC, which I have on every morning even though I rarely watch TV.
Q16:What are your role models or the style you aspire to?
Someone like Coach Nate, who can take people on an emotional rollercoaster. I aspire to a style that can freely share not only negative emotions like sadness and hardship, but also positive emotions like the desire to grow, and empower people to take action.
Q17:What are some of your personal mottos or favorite quotes?
My aim is to freely adjust my perspective, scope, and viewpoint to use words that resonate with people and provide them with the positive influence they need.