Notes from the founder
Occasional, personal notes from Satoru — about Indonesia, the Philippines, and the people who made KAZENA possible.
July 15, 2026 · Satoru — Founder, KAZENA
Work is not a solo game
My own ignorant mistake pushed KAZENA to the edge of survival. All of it was my fault. But some people hadn't given up. A story about Coach Anzai's famous line — and how I honestly feel right now.
Read the postJuly 12, 2026 · Satoru — Founder, KAZENA
Paying it back
What can I actually return to the two countries that carried me? On why we keep building plain, unglamorous software — and on the Japanese owners working hard in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Read the postJuly 2, 2026 · Satoru — Founder, KAZENA
What Manila taught me
The traffic really was terrible — I won't defend it. But almost every other memory I have of the Philippines is about the warmth of its people, and a kind of strength they taught me.
Read the postJune 18, 2026 · Satoru — Founder, KAZENA
In Jakarta, I was the one being helped
I landed without the language, without knowing a single street. What I remember most about my early days here is how often strangers helped me — and a phrase called gotong royong.
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