Daiwashobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsu Daiwa) will release 'Greetings from Silicon Valley: My American Entrepreneurial Journey with No Money, Connections, or English Skills' by Satoru Naito on June 17, 2026.
An inspiring nonfiction tale that warms the heart — a true story of entrepreneurship in America.
◆ Endorsements ◆ Keisuke Honda (Investor, Professional Footballer) "This book deeply makes you reflect on what it means to be a challenger."
Tomoko Namba (Founder of DeNA) "It all comes down to whether you stand on that ground. The world is within reach. Let’s follow in Satoru’s footsteps!"
No money. No connections. Hardly any English. And zero professional work experience. A young man with nothing ventured alone to America,
and built a company from scratch in Silicon Valley — the holy land of IT — over ten grueling years.
Today, an increasing number of Japanese entrepreneurs are stepping onto the global stage, following in the footsteps of innovators from China, India, and South Korea.
This book is the debut work by Satoru Naito, CEO of Anyplace — the first Japanese entrepreneur to receive funding from global top-tier investors including Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube, and Jason Calacanis, early investor in Uber.
Not only within Japan, where domestic demand is shrinking due to population decline, but also on the global stage — entrepreneurs will shape Japan’s future.
This powerful book delivers the raw, unfiltered experiences and bold messages of a true pioneer.
◆ What You’ll Learn from This Book ◆
- How did he start a business in America with no money and poor English? - How did he earn the trust of American investors with zero network? - How did he recover and rebuild after business failure? - How did he break through the belief that "Japanese people can’t succeed in American startups"?
- Why should Japanese people consider starting businesses in America?
◆ For Readers Who: ◆
- Can’t take the first step - Lack confidence in themselves - Dream of working or starting a business overseas - Want to read real stories of struggle and perseverance from those currently on the front lines
You don’t need to be someone special to take on big challenges. This book gives you the courage to take that first step.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Movie That Changed My Life Chapter 2: To Silicon Valley! Chapter 3: What I Wanted, That Didn’t Yet Exist Chapter 4: The Hellish Thousand-Pitch Gauntlet Chapter 5: Crawling on the Ground if I Must Chapter 6: Not as Individuals, But as a Pack Chapter 7: We Can Fight in America
Author Biography
Satoru Naito
Born in 1990 in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. His family runs a local machine shop specializing in woodworking equipment. Played basketball passionately in Yamanashi through high school. After enrolling in the Faculty of Economics at Rikkyo University, he spent his student days exploring tsukemen noodle shops in Ikebukuro. Deeply inspired by the movie 'The Social Network,' he developed a passion for entrepreneurship. During university, he launched a blog titled 'Greetings from Silicon Valley,' which gained attention. After graduation, he moved alone to the U.S., founded a company in 2015, but failed. After years of trial and error, he launched Anyplace (Anyplace) in 2017 — a rental business tailored for remote workers. Secured investments from Jason Calacanis, known as an early investor in Uber, and Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube, and expanded operations across major U.S. cities. In 2018, selected for 'Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30' (30 Japanese under 30 changing the world). Currently based in San Francisco. This is his first book.
Book Overview
Title: Greetings from Silicon Valley: My American Entrepreneurial Journey with No Money, Connections, or English Skills
Author: Satoru Naito
Release Date: June 17, 2026
Format: B6 size
Pages: 360
Price: ¥2,090 (tax included)
Publisher: Daiwashobo Co., Ltd. https://www.daiwashobo.co.jp
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product
- Organizations: DeNA / YouTube / Uber