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Through the Lens of Japanese Philosophy

Japanese Spirit of Harmony: 和魂

A Japanese mind in the Western world — exploring life, art, sport, and human potential through the lens of Japanese philosophy.

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  • Japanese Spirit of Harmony: 和魂

    Awakening innate human potential through the fusion of ancient Japanese wisdom and science. From California, I explore life, art, sport, and everything in between — through the lens of Japanese philosophy, rediscovered in my 50s.

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