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Rick Nakajima

Born in Tokyo in 1957, Rick Nakajima went to the States as a teenager to train in tennis and pursued his studies at the University of Southern California, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Fuller Theological Seminary. Rick returned back to Japan where he then founded Sound House in 1993. Since then, Rick continues to manage his musical instrument and audio equipment online retail business with the aim to revitalize Japan through the power of music. In addition to giving his full devotion to running his companies, Rick is also active in community outreach projects and researches ancient history while traveling throughout his native land. Rick also runs a local newspaper called the JAPAN CITY JOURNAL. He has made contributing to the spiritual renaissance of the nation his life's work; he uses his website historyjp.com as a platform to break down history through an accessible fresh perspective while also unearthing the roots of Japan.
https://www.historyjp.com
https://www.kodomozaidan.org

Rick Nakajima 's posts

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  Reaching the Halfway Point of My Life! Spending the Days Taking Care of My Body

  2025-04-14

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  It has long been said that the human lifespan is 120 years. If we look at life this way, then I’m coming t

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  My Shock After My First Experience With WAYMO

  2025-04-07

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  A sudden 3-day trip to the U.S. had me darting from Chicago to Boston, then from Hartford to Los Angeles, with t

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  The Secret to a Strong Mental Fortitude

  2025-02-17

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  As I was fiddling with my cell phone on the plane from Tokushima back to Haneda, I suddenly saw the “dista

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  Encouragement for Walking the Pilgrimage Route! - A Perfect Opportunity to Reflect on Yourself and the Number of People Who Complete the Pilgrimage on Foot!

  2024-08-19

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  The pilgrimage route that takes you around the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku has captivated many people from ancien

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  Dreams and Visions Still Go On! - A Life Nurtured by Dreams and Fantasies Is Always Fascinating!

  2024-08-12

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  When I was a teenager, I had a dream. I was competing in Japanese junior tennis tournaments and even went to the

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  A Game of Fine Line in Life - Can’t Miss the Thrilling Battles of the Paris 2024 Olympics

  2024-08-05

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  The intense battles of the Olympics are being broadcast daily. With a seven-hour time difference, many of the ev

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  The Price of Hard Work and Success - A Life Without Regrets Continues with Pain

  2024-07-29

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Has the inevitable moment finally arrived? It was just a few days ago. During my monthly medical check-up, I not

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  Japanese Cuisine is the Best in the World Part 1 - A Wonderful Land to Enjoy Coveted ‘Seafood’

  2024-07-22

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Traveling around the world, one thing becomes clear: Japan’s food culture is undoubtedly the best in the w

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  Why I Don’t Like New York - A Traumatic Day of Nightmarish Experiences!

  2024-07-15

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Sometimes, I have bad dreams. Medically, it is said that we tend to dream when we’re tired, but that&rsquo

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  Does Getting Older Make You Wiser? - 5 Tips to Avoid Risks of Dementia and Teleportation

  2024-07-08

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  The saying “years bring wisdom” is often heard. It implies that older people, due to their life expe

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  Are there more sluggish people around?

  2024-07-01

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  When we talk about My Neighbor Totoro, it’s a masterpiece directed by Hayao Miyazaki and one of Studio Ghi

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  The Thrill of Climbing Tengu-dake - Learning from Mt. Ishizuchi’s Ascent “Fear Not!”

  2024-06-24

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Despite the rainy season already having started in Shikoku by June 19, 2024, the weather forecast for that day a

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  Dreaming of Having 33 Hours a Day - Can I ever get out of boring emails and do what I want to do?

  2024-06-17

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  How long will the days of being pressed for time last? Because I wear three or four hats, the tasks I have to do

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  The Dream of Takegashima - Passion for the Island Nurtured by Three Miracles

  2024-06-10

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Twelve years have passed since I acquired Takegashima by a mysterious fate. I went out to Takegashima yesterday

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  The Extinction of Komatsushima City

  2024-06-03

  Column > Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Japan's population is rapidly declining. The end of Japan's history is no longer a dream, but is now a r