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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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  Japan and China Becoming Allies is Not Just A Pipe Dream!

  2026-01-03

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  First, I would like to state up front that this article is not driven by any political intentions. I am simply w

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  What “Japan First” Really Means

  2025-12-20

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Since the recent national election, the phrase “Japan First” has come to be used frequently. In the

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  The BIG Difference Between Being Stingy and Frugal! - Part II

  2025-11-24

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Perhaps it’s because I belong to the Showa generation, but I can’t help feeling that fewer and fewer people unde

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  50 Years of Dedication to Strength Training

  2025-10-13

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  I first tried weight training when I was 16. I had gone to high school in America for tennis as an exchange stud

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  The Greatest Enemy of My Life Has Appeared! The 30-Year Battle Begins Now

  2025-08-04

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Since we spend our long lives day by day, we inevitably encounter various enemies. What I learned from a young a

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  The Pitfalls of Having Separate Surnames from Your Spouse!

  2025-07-15

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  In the 2025 House of Councillors election, the optional separate surname system for married couples has emerged

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  I Recommend Only One Day Off A Week

  2025-06-09

  Theme：Sound House Founders Column Ricks Opinion

  Japanese society is starting to go off the rails. It is believed that Japan will inevitably cease to exist not i

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

  2025-04-14

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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

  Theme：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