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Koya, Come Back Anytime.

Koya, a one-eyed pilot candidate, stayed at our home for three days. Living alone in the United States is never easy. Language, culture, loneliness… and the quiet battle with yourself. But people who aim for the sky usually carry dreams that are just a little bit crazy. At 21 years old, his life’s flight plan has just begun. I truly believe he will one day reach the runway of the dream he has drawn for himself. I feel grateful to share the same sky and the same dream with you

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Mar 172 min read

Day 5 – Trip Reflection

Day 5 – Trip Reflection / 総まとめ In Japan, there is a couple who has supported me both personally and professionally for many years. No matter what difficulties or sadness I faced, they have always been there for me since the time I was stationed in Japan in 2013. They are people with whom I can share my worries, my joys, and my life openly.Today , they feel almost like my own parents. That evening, we shared dinner and drinks together.During that moment, when I realized how fo

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Mar 152 min read

Day 4 – Part 3

Day 4 – Part 3 Another moment during this trip reminded me of the old saying:�“Travelers are companions, and the world is built on kindness.”I received wonderful support from Mr. Kanou, the manager of the outdoor shop TRANSLATION. Starting this year, I plan to fly my aircraft Lucy to camping destinations and combine aviation with outdoor adventures. For that, I needed a large backpack.Because Japan currently has a historically weak yen, I ended up buying many gifts for my kid

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Mar 142 min read

Day 4 – Part 2

Day 4 – Part 2 For many years, I have worked with Ms. Ito from ISA, an agency that coordinates many of my speaking engagements in Japan. Although we had met countless times online, this was the first time we actually met in person. Before the presentation, Ms. Ito told the students:“I’m actually a huge fan of Mr. Maeda. That’s why I want all of you to hear his message.”That unexpected comment instantly flipped my “go all in” switch. Because it was a face-to-face presentation,

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Mar 132 min read

Japan visit Day 4 - Part 1

Day 4 – Part 1 I have made an important decision: from now on, I will no longer conduct online presentations. My talks are about topics that directly relate to life and death. Because of that, I believe these messages must be delivered face to face. There is a level of passion and human connection that simply cannot be transmitted through a screen. On this day, I spoke to 322 - 10th Grade students at Nakamura High School. The students listened attentively, and several even as

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Mar 121 min read

Pay It Forward

Day 3 – Pay It Forward Moment In the United States, there is a culture known as “Pay It Forward.”At Tokyo Station, I noticed young American travelers looking completely lost. So I asked them, “Where are you heading at?”It turned out that they were going in the same direction as I was. I purchased the train tickets as gift, and we ended up riding the train together.During the ride, we talked about life, travel, and many other things. Then it suddenly hit me. When I was about t

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Mar 112 min read

Japan visit Day 2

Japan visit Day 2 -3/7 Starting in 2026, I plan to expand my activities by delivering aviation safety-focused presentations alongside my existing presentations. As part of this preparation, I met with the leadership of the Japan Aircraft Pilots Association (JAPA). The meeting later turned into a wonderful dinner gathering.To contribute to aviation safety in my home country, Japan, Aero Zypangu Project and Shinji Maeda are ready to go all in. I was also honored to be featured

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Mar 101 min read

Japan visit Day 1

Japan visit Day 1 - 3/6 Among the many Japanese aviation professionals working actively in the United States, there are people dedicating their lives to training the next generation of pilots. One of them is Mr. Nakamura, a pilot and entrepreneur whom I deeply respect. I had the honor of attending the Tokyo party hosted by Sky Creation, the company he leads. Sky Creation has supported more than 600 graduates and helps aspiring pilots overcome one of the biggest challenges for

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Mar 91 min read