It’s not often we have the chance to sit at the feet of a teacher like Matsunori, and even less often to share a moment of creativity and connection before he returns to the silence of his homeland. On December 1st, we’ll gather to bid him farewell in a way that feels fitting: through poetry, […]

I once met a madman during my travels in Tokyo. At the time, I did not know this man—ragged in appearance, with eyes like fractured mirrors—would guide me to the sacred temple and the black pine tree. His words, though chaotic, carried the weight of a thousand shattered truths. He spoke as one who had […]

The year was 2003, in Osaka’s forgotten alleys—a place where people disappeared into the cracks of society. It was here that Matsunori Kaito first envisioned what would become Net Kakurega. But to understand why he built it, you must first understand the man himself. A Reflection of Loss Matsunori’s connection to the homeless began with […]

Sensei Matsunori has tasked me with creating this website and, at times, translating his communications to me. He has instructed me to make my own posts, to let my thoughts flow freely and honestly. I hope I do not dishonor him. There are so many voices pulling me in every direction. I’m realizing I don’t […]

The path of the warrior is not one of endless combat, but of harmony within oneself. True strength does not come from the sword, but from the balance maintained between the heart and the mind. Yet, even the strongest may falter when faced with the specter of pain, whether from loss, betrayal, or the haunting […]

The unseen lines we call boundaries are the essence of harmony in all relationships. Like the path of a blade, they separate one soul from another, ensuring each retains its honor and strength. Boundaries are not walls; they are the discipline of knowing where we stand, even in the most intimate of connections. Without them, […]