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Hi, I’m Moto!

I'm a native Japanese living in the U.S. After many people helped me understand English and American culture, I created Motokyo as my way of returning the favor—sharing the language, culture, and little things about Japan that aren't always explained.

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“My motto is to “Learn By Doing”. I always do before thinking about doing it.
まずはやってみる！”

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Things Japanese People Never Explain-Ichigo Ichie （一期一会）
Things Japanese People Never Explain-Ichigo Ichie （一期一会）

When comes to Japanese wisdom word or phrase, it’s often the case that becomes popular outside of Japan first since we just live by that philosophy.

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売れる商品企画書の作り方
売れる商品企画書の作り方

東京の専門学校の販売促進の授業にて、商品の企画書を作るワークショップをしてきました。企画書に入れる内容やテーマを教えて、学生たちのプレゼン。とても良い企画が盛りだくさんでした！

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Koyanagi (小柳) | Asakusa
Koyanagi (小柳) | Asakusa

The traditional eel restaurant in the alley of Asakusa. Very close from the Asakusa Sensoji Temple.

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留学は人生を変えるのか？
留学は人生を変えるのか？

私の高校留学談です。私の人生を大きく変えることになった留学での話をまとめてみました。今後、留学する方やそんな生徒を抱える親御さんに読んでもらいたいです。

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What is Kokoro bakari mean?
What is Kokoro bakari mean?

What is Kokoro bakari mean in Japanese? We will explain what it means and how to use Kokoro bakari in daily life.

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Explore My Tokyo

Discover Ueno, Asakusa and the neighborhoods around where I grew up—from local food and old streets to places visitors often miss.

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