ObservationsInsights from the Edge of the World

Welcome to Observations. This is where I track what matters across rural Japan, digital infrastructure, and the changing shape of culture and business. I share patterns I notice, systems that need rethinking, and the people building something smarter. Some entries are critiques of outdated structures. Others highlight emerging revitalization strategies that deserve more attention. All of it comes from what I’m seeing on the ground and where I believe we’re headed.

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V1CE Metal NFC Card: Digital Identity in a Paper Culture

V1CE Metal NFC Card: Digital Identity in a Paper Culture

Japan’s got an unfortunate ritual of  rarely changing anything from what always has been. Exchanging business cards is one of those things, and it hasn’t changed much in decades. The accepted process is formal. Codified. You offer your card with two hands, eyes low, and receive theirs with reverence, as if each card were a small contract signed in silence.

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