— Diary —

Fragments of thought, zero obligation.


MoonTed Diary: Accessories taken off and laid on a warmly lit wooden table: a smartwatch, a natural stone bracelet, rings and earrings
2026.04.13Finding a “Small Island” in a Noisy World🏝️
The world feels a bit like a chaotic movie lately, doesn’t it? With so much news and constant change, everyone is looking for a place to hide for a moment. Some people are heading back to old traditions, and others are trying to figure out the future. But I…Continue reading →The world feels a bit like a chaotic movie lately, doesn’t it? With so much news and constant change, everyone is…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Two hands with fingers spread wide, touching a back covered with a brown towel during a treatment
2026.04.06Why Physical Touch Will Be Our Greatest Value in the AI Age ✨
People say we get 80% of our information from our eyes, but I believe the skin is actually our greatest sensor. Think of bats using sonar or dolphins using echolocation. Humans developed skin as the ultimate radar. Our skin doesn't just feel temperature…Continue reading →People say we get 80% of our information from our eyes, but I believe the skin is actually our greatest sensor. Think of…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI with a girl from an Indian family on the platform of Yoyogi-Hachiman Station on the Odakyu Line
2026.03.28Is Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine a Hidden Power Spot? A Friendly Chat About Japanese and Indian Gods
On my way back from Shinjuku, the Indian dad sitting next to me on the Odakyu Line was chanting "Yoyogi-Hachiman" over and over. Finally, he asked me, "Is this the right train for Yoyogi-Hachiman Station?" I said, "Yep! Whereabouts in Yoyogi-Hachiman are you…Continue reading →On my way back from Shinjuku, the Indian dad sitting next to me on the Odakyu Line was chanting "Yoyogi-Hachiman" over…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI sticking out the tongue in a black-and-white photo, folded towels on the treatment bed behind
2026.03.19"Having a Weak Stomach" is a Talent: The Gift of Sensory Hypersensitivity.
They say "birds of a feather flock together." I have noticed that a large proportion of the clients who visit my salon seem to share a similar nature—people who might experience headaches from slight sounds or lights, or whose stomachs react immediately to…Continue reading →They say "birds of a feather flock together." I have noticed that a large proportion of the clients who visit my salon…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI resting chin on hand beside a white lamp, looking up
2026.03.09True Kindness Resides in the Body, Not Just the Brain: What is "Affective Empathy" in the Age of AI?
Today, I’d like to dig deeper into the concept of "kindness"—something most people think they already know and practice. I believe that people with "true kindness" will become more valuable than ever in the near future. When we think about kindness, we often…Continue reading →Today, I’d like to dig deeper into the concept of "kindness"—something most people think they already know and practice…Continue reading
MoonTed Diary: Therapist AKI seen from a client's view on the treatment bed, holding a brown towel, in a black T-shirt
2026.02.20True Rest in a Digital World: Why a "Digital Detox" is essential for your brain.
This photo was taken by a client while she was relaxing on the treatment bed. She is incredibly busy. Even while sipping her tea and after the session began, her phone never stopped buzzing with Slack notifications from work.😭 She came here to "escape" and…Continue reading →This photo was taken by a client while she was relaxing on the treatment bed. She is incredibly busy. Even while sipping…Continue reading