— Diary —

Fragments of thought, zero obligation.


MoonTed Diary: White mist rising from an aroma diffuser on the floor, with a wooden chest, amber bottles, candles and a lamp in warm light
2026.07.14Could We Be Facing a Future Where Money Can’t Buy Everything?
Every month, a top hair stylist visits my spa. Recently, this stylist told me, "I've turned my salon into an exclusive, members-only space." I nodded and said, "Yes, it feels like things are naturally moving in that direction." On the surface, the reasons are…Continue reading →Every month, a top hair stylist visits my spa. Recently, this stylist told me, "I've turned my salon into an exclusive…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI looking up under ceiling spotlights
2026.06.27You're Already Losing If You're Competing.
When your country's team does well in the World Cup, it just makes you happy, doesn't it? 🇯🇵 I asked AI why that is. Apparently, simply watching "our own group" win activates the brain's reward system—including dopamine—as if we had won ourselves. What's…Continue reading →When your country's team does well in the World Cup, it just makes you happy, doesn't it? 🇯🇵 I asked AI why that is…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI in a white T-shirt, chin in hand, looking at a laptop screen
2026.06.19AI Made Me Think About Something Strange
Recently, the way I use Google Search has changed. Instead of typing keywords, I usually just talk to AI and ask questions. It gives me useful answers along with relevant links. Maybe I've been using AI too much and my brain has started to glitch, but it made…Continue reading →Recently, the way I use Google Search has changed. Instead of typing keywords, I usually just talk to AI and ask…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Side profile of a woman with her eyes closed, resting her head on a brown towel in warm light
2026.05.30The Things We Truly Love Are Often Hard to Explain
Lately, looking at social media and TV, I sometimes feel like people might be getting a bit tired of the constant competition for numbers and followers. Over the past decade, it seems like media platforms may have grown significantly by gently tapping into…Continue reading →Lately, looking at social media and TV, I sometimes feel like people might be getting a bit tired of the constant…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Stone steps leading up to the torii gate of Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, surrounded by lush green trees
2026.05.21A Quiet Night Walk at Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine in Tokyo ⛩️
Actually, very close to MoonTed, there is an old shrine called Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine. It was founded more than 800 years ago, during the early Kamakura period. Even though it is located right next to a large road in central Tokyo, the atmosphere changes…Continue reading →Actually, very close to MoonTed, there is an old shrine called Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine. It was founded more than 800…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI crouching on the step of a building entrance, chin in hand, in front of a brown door
2026.05.20Unconscious Loneliness is a Sign of New Connections Coming
Lately, I feel that a kind of "unconscious loneliness" is quietly deepening in many people's hearts. You might suddenly wish to become closer to someone whose name you don't even know—like a barista at your favorite cafe or someone you see at the park every…Continue reading →Lately, I feel that a kind of "unconscious loneliness" is quietly deepening in many people's hearts. You might suddenly…Continue reading