Publications
This page introduces a selection of my publications and major contributions in English.
Books
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
Penguin Random House, 2018
A global best-seller exploring how mindful cleaning can purify both space and spirit. Translated into over 20 languages.
A Quiet Mind
Hachette UK, 2021
A concise and accessible guide to stillness in everyday life, drawn from Japanese Buddhist wisdom.
Work Like a Monk
Simon & Schuster, 2025 / Penguin Random House, 2026
Reimagining leadership and responsibility through Buddhist practice and ritualized care.
Selected Contributions
“Becoming a Good Ancestor” in Signals Spotlight 2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
An essay on Buddhist ethics for intergenerational responsibility and long-now thinking in a time of planetary crisis.
The Good Ancestor by Roman Krznaric (Translator & Advocate)
English-to-Japanese translation and introduction of this seminal work on long-term thinking.
Roman Krznaric has described me as “a co-author in spirit.”
Participation
WEF Global Future Councils - Leardership - | 2025-2026
ONE. ORG Global Faith Council | Oct.2025
Media Coverage
Better Politics Podcast | podcast | Nov 2025
by Better Politics Foundation
“Becoming Better Humans in the Age of AI”
- Podcast
🎧 Spotify 🎧 BuzzsproutAWARE NOW | Magazine | Oct 2025
“Strong Women · Beautiful Men” series
- WEB
https://www.awarenowmedia.com/story-feed/strong-women-beautiful-men-wshoukei-matsumoto
- Magazine ｜p76-83
https://issuu.com/awarenessties/docs/awarenow_issue_64_the_beautiful_edition_?fr=sZTBhODg4ODQwNjI
Dialogue Publications
Dialogue with Markus Gabriel (in English), featured in a Japanese book by Gabriel
Temple Morning Radio podcast (English series in development)
For selected essays and media appearances in Japanese, please visit my official Japanese website (if applicable).