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Oriental Land: The Disney Land That Disney Doesn’t Own

Imagine a Disneyland that isn’t actually run by Disney. Sounds like a Chinese bootleg disaster where Mickey wears a knockoff suit... But somehow it is…

Oct 3 • 

Rei Saito

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September 2025

Disney Isn't Cowardly or Evil. It's Something Far More Unsettling

I know this is not my lane, but I just needed to get my opinion out on the recent Jimmy Kimmel/Charlie Kirk debacle.

Sep 19 • 

Rei Saito

14

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How Universal Studios Japan Staged the Greatest Comeback in Theme Park History

Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal opinion and is for informational purposes only; it should not be considered investment advice.

Sep 18 • 

Rei Saito

5

1

New Series: Theme Park Nation

I have worked in the theme park industry for many years, and now I want to share my insights into the world's best theme park nation, Japan

Sep 5 • 

Rei Saito

5

How Japan learned to love the train, and how your country can, too

Not every country can build a Shinkansen network overnight. But any country can start tomorrow with making trains cool again!

Published on Love Transit • Sep 2

August 2025

FastNail: Japan’s discount manicure chain hiding a 21,000-BTC mining empire

Have you heard of FastNail?

Aug 28 • 

Rei Saito

8

Why Don’t Japanese People Have More Babies? It’s Cheaper

My wife just gave birth.

Aug 15 • 

Rei Saito

12

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The Outsider CEOs Japan Inc Can’t Afford to Ignore

I’ve long argued that Japan’s corporate problem isn’t a lack of talent; it’s a lack of outside air.

Aug 8 • 

Rei Saito

15

2

Why Buying a Home is Stupid (*As an Investment)

I’ve got some big news: I'm going to be a dad!

Aug 3 • 

Rei Saito

16

6

July 2025

Daikin Vs. Daifuku - Which Company will I Invest in?

Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal opinion and is for informational purposes only; it should not be considered investment advice.

Jul 25 • 

Rei Saito

14

Why Building Super-Fast Trains in The West is Stupid

The choice is not between building like China or building nothing at all!

Published on Love Transit • Jul 23

The Worst Investments I’ve Made

As a long-time value investor, I pride myself on sniffing out bargains.

Jul 11 • 

Rei Saito

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