Do not be subjugated. Be a founder.

The world is unjust. Because most people live under control, the idea of becoming the one who leads is hard to grasp.

This is what I’ve come to feel after observing many people, especially students.

As I’ve written before, I aim to secure my own time. We must build teams better than ourselves, and create organizations that grow independently.

Pain

Is pain necessary for growth?

Lately, the moment I move, suffering follows.


Escape

Am I running away from the uncertainty of the unknown?

I must face it head-on, without fleeing, and rise above it.


The Sorrow of Family

To possess madness often means surpassing the common sense held by one’s family.

Recently, my family has told me that I have "changed."

She still believes in the child I once was and seems unable to accept the madness I have begun to embrace.

Is it the right decision to push her away?

This may be the most difficult decision of my life.


I believe pain never truly disappears.

By overcoming the pain of the present, I will be able to confront the pain of the future.

The Starting Point of Growth

I am currently struggling with many things.  

Meeting numerous philosophers with outstanding ways of thinking has led me to reflect on my past and realize that I must bring about change.  


Changing My Environment

Right now, I live in Tokyo and Kagoshima. But I want to move to San Francisco as soon as possible. 

To broaden my perspective and raise my standard of insanity, I need to step into the world quickly.  

Making the Decision Not to Do

There are so many things I need to do—school, research, startups, venture capital. 

Yet, truly exceptional philosophers often focus on just one thing. 

I must learn to make the conscious decision *not* to do certain things.  

Understanding My Own Time 

Recently, I have come to the realization that I only have 24 hours in a day. 

I must recognize my strengths, break things down, and delegate tasks when necessary.  


So, let’s grow and meet the version of myself who has raised the bar.

Hi, I'm Ryuzo.

Hello, nice to meet you.

I'm Ryuzo, a 17-year-old high school student living in Japan.

I've struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for a long time.

From that experience, I began researching treatments for OCD, and now I'm working in the field of preventive medicine for mental disorders.

A brief introduction:

  • Founder of Yobou Inc.: Designing systems that respond to the unnoticed—before problems begin. From mental health in aging to the architecture of everyday life, we turn quiet questions into social infrastructure.
  • Researcher at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University

This site is where I continue to document my thoughts.