Inspired by music theory, I created a boxing app that uses a new notation system modeled after musical sheet music.
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Chronomania
A redesigned calendar system based on my obsessive fascination with personal chronology.
2023
Motifique
Developed a painting education method based on motifs, in the same way that rhythm-based training forms the foundation of music education methods like Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
2022
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CoinLocker
A web application that automatically changes your account password for a specific period of time to help you break free from addictive online services.
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Middleman
A web application providing filters to make web services less engaging.
2018
JAILER
A web application designed to enhance self-management through self-monitoring, guided by an anonymous overseer.
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Solitary decade
An independently published, original novel available on Amazon, aimed at introducing the concept of JAILER.
2017
2016
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2014
“Let’s Blow Up the Cram Schools!”
A book released as a component of the Manavee initiative.
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Manavee
The NPO project, initiated during my second year at university, was dedicated to producing educational videos tailored to Japanese students and drew inspiration from Khan Academy.
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Development
2024
Next
With the rapid standardization of web technologies and the rise of generative AI, everything has become almost too easy to implement—it's unsettling.
2023
Gatsby
Explored Gatsby for this blog
2022
SvelteKit / GCP
Created a straightforward sales management system with SvelteKit. Impressed by the fact that JavaScript frameworks had advanced from CSR to SSR and ISR.
2021
XD / Go / GCP
XD became one of the tools used officially in another owner's project. Gained insights into the benefits of schema-driven development through Swagger.
2020
Nuxt / GraphQL
Developed a deal control system for a specific pharmacy retail company.
2019
TypeScript / NodeJS
Refactored the JAILER system using TypeScript.
2018
Vue / Azure
Faced significant challenges with the user interfaces of the Azure console.
2017
swift / JAVA / React / NodeJS
Developed JAILER, a self-management skill improvement app where users are monitored by an anonymous 'jailer.' Originally built as an app rejected by the App Store, it was later rebuilt as a web app. Realized the advantages of FLUX architecture.
2016
Ruby on Rails / Illustrator
Participated in a project with Japanese and Vietnamese engineers, building a website to introduce unfamiliar technology through video for a specific trading company. Improved skills with Adobe tools.
2015
CodeIgniter
Invited by an aircraft maker company to create an internal video-sharing website similar to YouTube. Also learned how to function as an IT consultant.
2014
Phalcon / Zend Framework
Experimented with various PHP frameworks, including Phalcon, for developing a communication tool for Manavee.
2013
chef / capistrano
Faced challenges with the growing source code of Manavee, leading to enhanced skills in team development, including deployment, testing, and ticket management.
2012
AWS
Gained experience with AWS services due to several system failures when Manavee was introduced on TV programs.
2011
cakePHP
Rewrote a significant portion of Manavee using the popular PHP framework at the time, cakePHP. Started learning programming fundamentals, including system design and MVC code patterns.
2010
PHP / jQuery
Entered the world of programming when founding Manavee. Developed on the LAMP stack, initially using native PHP without any framework. Explored event-driven and asynchronous communication concepts.
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Education
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Private Pilot License
Obtained in the Philippines originally after being scouted as a consultant at an aircraft maker company.
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The University of Tokyo
Pursued a major in Literature but primarily focused on computer graphics and engineering. Dropped out in 2013 due to my startup.
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High School
Three years of ordinary youth.
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Junior High School
Commenced boarding life in Hyogo prefecture next to Osaka and realized challenges in communal living.
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Favorite Books
2024
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
As I worked on designing a service themed around morality, I revisited Adam Smith’s classic. It wasn’t particularly enjoyable, but it consumed most of my reading time.
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The Story of Art
Discovered a gentle guide to art when feeling uneasy about illustration.
2021
HHhH
Impressed with the composition, including self-reflection mixed with novel sections.
2020
Reportage: Why Four Victims Were Killed Indiscriminately
Becoming lonely during the Covid-19 pandemic and becoming absorbed in documents about people sentenced to death.
2019
All Quiet on the Western Front
My business partner went separate ways, and I spent time reading classic novels.
2018
Fahrenheit 451
Read classics of science fiction for writing a novel as part of promoting my web service idea.
2017
Civil Law
Business situations sometimes require me to have legal knowledge.
2016
History of Aircraft Accidents
Scouted as an IT consultant for educational resources at a certain aircraft maker and learned about the aircraft industry.
2015
Issue Driven
Found the best textbook to teach critical thinking in a scaling organization.
2014
Obliquity: Why Our Goals Are Best Achieved Indirectly
Impressed while preparing a business plan for Manavee.
2013
Writing Lessons for 20-Year-Olds
Introduced to write a book to promote Manavee.
2012
1Q84
As the NPO grew larger, I became too stressed and sought refuge in the world of novels.
2011
How to Interpret a Painting
A textbook from a popular university course.
2010
PHP Sample Code Collection
Decided to create a web service for the Manavee project.
2009
Evolution and Human Behavior
A best-seller at university during that time, read it maybe four times.
2008
Collection of Commentaries about Miku Hatsune
Becoming tired of studying and captivated by a virtual idol.
2007
Introduction to Shorthand Writing
Becoming interested in unique language expression forms, learned it to some extent in vain.
2006
Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
Started reading esoteric books, aspiring to be an adult.
2005
Complete Works of Motojiro Kajii
Impressed by a classical novelist's work, read all of his works, giving up physics due to poor exam scores.
2004
Introduction of Consideration (Kangaeru Hinto)
A classical work of criticism.
2003
The Wall of Fools
A best-selling essay at the time by a renowned anatomist.
2002
Penrose's Twisted Fourth Dimension
Becoming captivated by the world of physics.
2001
Children's Introductory Book on the Theory of Relativity
Explaining its concepts to classmates.
2000
Guidebook for Final Fantasy VII
Reading it consistently.
1999
Biography of Einstein
Discovering a real-life 'doctor.'
1998
Zukkoke Threesome
Emulating a character's habit from children's literature, reading a book while sitting on the toilet seat.
1997
Incredible Zorori
A children's book series. Eagerly anticipating the publication of the new work.
