VOOX Launches New Audio Program Featuring Takeshi Yoro on Life and Its Barriers

The Baka no Kabe series has surpassed 7 million copies in cumulative sales, and the latest title, Jinsei no Kabe, has quickly become a bestseller. Takeshi Yoro, an anatomist, passionate insect lover, and thinker known for his distinctive perspective, continues to fascinate many people. After being diagnosed with cancer last year at the age of 86, he has reportedly deepened his reflections on people and life. This program asks Professor Yoro in depth about “life.” What does it mean to live? What should people value as they live? Why can’t we live exactly as we wish? When we run into the walls of life, how can we move forward? Through Professor Yoro’s perspective, the program explores these questions. In the main episode, Professor Yoro shares thoughtful remarks grounded in his knowledge and experience, including: “I spent two years quietly mumbling through a podcast,” “Your 80s are like a jet plane,” “If you’re happy, that’s enough,” “Life is training to mature yourself,” “People are better off being somewhat bound,” “Whether or not to officially register a marriage,” “I’ve also been married for a long time,” “Try doing it before thinking too much,” “Other people’s eyes matter,” “Most of life has become social life,” and “This program also assumes that there are people listening.” Listeners are encouraged to tune in during commutes or spare moments between work and household tasks. The program is also accepting questions from listeners. Those who would like to ask Professor Yoro something can submit their concerns through the application form in the description, or search for “養老先生が人生考えます！” on X, formerly Twitter, to apply. Takeshi Yoro was born in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1937. He is an anatomist, a graduate of the University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo. In 1989, he received the Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities for Karada no Mikata. His 2003 book Baka no Kabe became a bestseller and won the New Words and Buzzwords Award as well as a special prize from the Mainichi Publishing Culture Awards. His many other books include Yuino Ron, Yuigon., and Jinsei no Kabe. He is also known as an avid insect lover, having built an insect memorial mound at Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura, where a memorial service is held every year. VOOX is an audio media platform focused on learning. Its content consists of six-episode series, with each episode lasting 10 minutes, delivering practical knowledge from leading experts and inspiring real voices. The platform currently offers more than 700 episodes and regularly updates its content. New series are available for anyone to enjoy free of charge for two weeks after release. The VOOX app can be downloaded via the QR code or link provided in the release.