Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep46. Wagashi are steadily decreasing, now available on Audible!
The latest episode of anatomist Takeshi Yoro's Audible program, "Professor Yoro Thinks About Life!" titled "Wagashi are steadily decreasing," has been released. This episode discusses food culture and perspectives on life, and listener questions are also being solicited.
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The "Wall of Fools" series has sold over 7 million copies, and his latest book "The Wall of Life" has quickly become a bestseller. Takeshi Yoro, an anatomist, a great insect lover, and a professor with a unique way of thinking that fascinates many people. Last year, at the age of 86, he suffered from cancer, which further deepened his thoughts on people and life.
This program is an opportunity to thoroughly ask Professor Yoro about "life."
What is the meaning of "living" in the first place? What should people value in life? Why can't I live as I wish? How can we, who face the walls of life, move forward? This program approaches these questions through Professor Yoro's perspective.
In the main part of the program, Professor Yoro shares profound words backed by his knowledge and experience, such as "I like Yoshiharu Doi's ohagi," "Food-focused travel is increasing worldwide," "It's good to eat a little bit of delicious food," "Listen to your body," "Oil-free Japanese food is low in calories," "People who are particular about soba somehow dictate how to eat it," "Noodles are interesting," and "The inseparable relationship between wagashi and the tea ceremony." Please listen to it during your commute, or in your spare time at work or home.
Recommended book: "A Proposal for One Soup, One Side Dish is Enough" (Yoshiharu Doi, Shincho Bunko).
This program also solicits questions from listeners. If you have anything you'd like to ask Professor Yoro, please fill out the inquiry form in the description or search for "Professor Yoro Thinks About Life!" on X (formerly Twitter) to submit your question.
■ Inquiry Form
Please enter your questions for Professor Yoro here.
https://forms.gle/CnD9XsM7VvpNbVYu8
Takeshi Yoro Profile
Born in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1937 (Showa 12). Anatomist. Graduated from the University of Tokyo School of Medicine. Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo. In 1989 (Heisei 1), he received the Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities for "Karada no Mikata" (How to View the Body). In 2003, "Baka no Kabe" (The Wall of Fools) became a bestseller and received the New Word/Buzzword Award and the Mainichi Publishing Culture Award Special Prize. His other works include "Yuino-ron" (The Brain Theory), "Yuigon." (Last Will.), and "Jinsei no Kabe" (The Wall of Life). Also known as a great insect lover, he established an insect mound at Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura and holds an annual memorial service.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media specializing in learning. It delivers practical knowledge from leading experts and inspiring voices in 10-minute episodes, with content structured into 6-episode series. Currently, over 700 contents are distributed, and new content is regularly updated. New series can be enjoyed for free by anyone for two weeks after release.
You can download the VOOX app from the QR code or link below.
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
■ Contact for this matter
Moon Creative Lab Inc. VOOX Operations Office
Email: support@voox.me
Official Page: https://www.voox.me
■ Introduction to the operating company
Moon Creative Lab was established in 2018 as a venture studio promoting human-centered new business creation within the Mitsui & Co. Group. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, it has built a hands-on support system with diverse global experts including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, realizing the creation of new businesses that have a positive impact on the world. Based on this experience, Moon is expanding its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. Group, providing assistance to unleash the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Trade Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onogawa
Head Office: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholders: Mitsui & Co. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/
This program is an opportunity to thoroughly ask Professor Yoro about "life."
What is the meaning of "living" in the first place? What should people value in life? Why can't I live as I wish? How can we, who face the walls of life, move forward? This program approaches these questions through Professor Yoro's perspective.
In the main part of the program, Professor Yoro shares profound words backed by his knowledge and experience, such as "I like Yoshiharu Doi's ohagi," "Food-focused travel is increasing worldwide," "It's good to eat a little bit of delicious food," "Listen to your body," "Oil-free Japanese food is low in calories," "People who are particular about soba somehow dictate how to eat it," "Noodles are interesting," and "The inseparable relationship between wagashi and the tea ceremony." Please listen to it during your commute, or in your spare time at work or home.
Recommended book: "A Proposal for One Soup, One Side Dish is Enough" (Yoshiharu Doi, Shincho Bunko).
This program also solicits questions from listeners. If you have anything you'd like to ask Professor Yoro, please fill out the inquiry form in the description or search for "Professor Yoro Thinks About Life!" on X (formerly Twitter) to submit your question.
■ Inquiry Form
Please enter your questions for Professor Yoro here.
https://forms.gle/CnD9XsM7VvpNbVYu8
Takeshi Yoro Profile
Born in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1937 (Showa 12). Anatomist. Graduated from the University of Tokyo School of Medicine. Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo. In 1989 (Heisei 1), he received the Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities for "Karada no Mikata" (How to View the Body). In 2003, "Baka no Kabe" (The Wall of Fools) became a bestseller and received the New Word/Buzzword Award and the Mainichi Publishing Culture Award Special Prize. His other works include "Yuino-ron" (The Brain Theory), "Yuigon." (Last Will.), and "Jinsei no Kabe" (The Wall of Life). Also known as a great insect lover, he established an insect mound at Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura and holds an annual memorial service.
What is VOOX?
VOOX is an audio media specializing in learning. It delivers practical knowledge from leading experts and inspiring voices in 10-minute episodes, with content structured into 6-episode series. Currently, over 700 contents are distributed, and new content is regularly updated. New series can be enjoyed for free by anyone for two weeks after release.
You can download the VOOX app from the QR code or link below.
https://voox.onelink.me/KbDS/PRT
■ Contact for this matter
Moon Creative Lab Inc. VOOX Operations Office
Email: support@voox.me
Official Page: https://www.voox.me
■ Introduction to the operating company
Moon Creative Lab was established in 2018 as a venture studio promoting human-centered new business creation within the Mitsui & Co. Group. With bases in Palo Alto, USA, and Tokyo, it has built a hands-on support system with diverse global experts including designers, engineers, product managers, and experienced entrepreneurs, realizing the creation of new businesses that have a positive impact on the world. Based on this experience, Moon is expanding its support for new business creation beyond the Mitsui & Co. Group, providing assistance to unleash the creative potential of teams and organizations and transform bold ideas into innovative ventures.
Trade Name: Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Representative: CEO Takashi Onogawa
Head Office: 660 High Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301, USA
Branch: Spring Terrace Omotesando 2F, 3-10-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 23, 2018
Shareholders: Mitsui & Co. 100%
URL: https://www.mooncreativelab.com/ja/