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The Edge of Narrative

The Edge of NarrativeWhen I first experienced TOWA, my honest reaction was:“I don’t get it.”It wasn’t because TOWA was difficult.It was because I had unknowingly internalized a silent agreement—that stories...

Diversity and Unity – A Paradox in Human History

Diversity and Unity – A Paradox in Human HistoryThroughout human history, balancing diversity and unity has proven to be an extraordinary challenge, with only a handful of successful examples. Most...

Rethinking McLuhan: Media, Format, and Device

Rethinking McLuhan: Media, Format, and DeviceMcLuhan’s concept of “the medium is the message” may not be as straightforward in today’s context. Media itself has transformed, and a clear distinction between media, format, and device could help...

🚀A New Visual Storytelling Format: “TOWA”🎨

A New Visual Storytelling Format: “TOWA” This is my humble attempt at redefining how we experience visual storytelling. I call it “TOWA”—meaning “eternity” in Japanese.At its core, TOWA is a modular storytelling system,...

Creativity vs. Format: Are We Truly Free?

Creativity vs. Format: Are We Truly Free?Have you ever had a story idea that made you feel unstoppable—only to feel trapped once you started bringing it to life?Imagination is limitless....

Media vs. Format: Have We Truly Innovated Story...

Media vs. Format: Have We Truly Innovated Storytelling?When the internet entered our lives about 20 years ago, I was excited—not just about new media, but about the possibility of a...