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The Untranslatable

Fabio Caipirinha

Essays on what survives the crossing — between languages, cultures and the decisions we make.

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Remembering Hiroshi Tsukakoshi: What I Learned in Nagano - Company that openly pursues the happiness of its employees

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Hiroshi Tsukakoshi, the Japanese business leader known for putting employee happiness at the heart of management, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 88.

Four years earlie...

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A Little Luck from the Gods of Books - Jimbocho Book Festival 2026

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I recently came across an old Goldman Sachs recommended reading list.

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    Born in São Paulo, shaped by a life lived across continents, based in Tokyo. I write about culture, identity, leadership, literature, and the untranslatable. Sometimes Marcus Aurelius. Sometimes takoyaki.

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