I am committed to learning, practicing, and sharing Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with the hope of contributing to a society where people can connect more deeply with one another and live while honoring each other’s humanity.

My journey with NVC began from my own desire for deeper connection and understanding amid various challenges and conflicts in relationships and life. Through studying NVC, I learned the importance of listening not to change others, but to understand the needs that exist within both myself and the other person. This practice has profoundly transformed my life.

Currently, I share NVC through workshops, practice groups, long-term learning programs, and community-building initiatives. I also organize learning opportunities with international trainers and support connections among people studying NVC in Japan. In recent years, I have become interested in Family Constellations and other dialogical and experiential approaches, exploring ways for people to deepen their connection with themselves and others.

For me, NVC is not simply a communication skill; it is a way of life. Through my relationships with family and friends, community leadership, and moments of conflict, I continue to learn how to stay connected with myself while nurturing connection with others. I especially value the ability to refrain from making others into enemies, even when differences exist, and to seek understanding of what is deeply important to each person.

My goal is to create and expand spaces where people can safely express their authentic thoughts and feelings, and connect with one another across differences through NVC. I hope to contribute to a culture in which empathy and dialogue are not exceptional practices, but are naturally cultivated within families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

I also aspire to remain a lifelong learner and practitioner. I do not see certification as a final destination, but rather as an important milestone in living NVC more deeply. I hope to continue learning, taking risks, and growing alongside my fellow practitioners, including learning from my mistakes and challenges.

What I would like people to know is that NVC is not about learning the “right way” to speak. Rather, it is a consciousness and practice that nurtures human connection. All of us share a desire to be understood, to understand others, and to live in a way that honors what is most precious to us. I believe NVC offers a path toward building richer relationships and a more compassionate society while supporting these universal aspirations.