*Information was verified and partially updated on February 20, 2026.
From the age of 10, Tsuha began contemplating "wanting to be a good person" and has been introspective ever since. In college, he was deeply involved in club activities and, at 27, transitioned to a foreign company where he excelled as a top-performing sales representative.
At 35, he suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, resulting in a life in a wheelchair.
However, he calmly gathered information immediately after the accident and began formulating a concrete plan for how to live his life moving forward.
This time, we spoke with Tsuha, who has experienced major turning points in life yet continually faces reality and moves forward.
1. Who is Tsuha?
1-1. The Realization at Age 10: A Desire to Change
[Interviewer (Writer): Akaishi / Interviewee: Tsuha]
Akaishi: What kind of personality did you have as a child?
Tsuha: I was articulate but had a bad personality.
By the upper grades of elementary school, I was about 170 cm tall, athletic, and smart, yet I had no friends. I started wondering why that was.
Akaishi: How did you plan to change?
Tsuha: At 10, I began thinking about what it means to be a good person.
Since I had no one to consult, I had the opportunity to think deeply on my own, establishing ideals like "Don't worry about others' opinions" and "It's okay to be different."
Akaishi: When did you start feeling the change?
Tsuha: Habits ingrained by age 10 don't easily fade. Emotions often overpowered logic and reasoning.
However, by the time I entered college, I felt I was finally getting closer to my ideal.
Akaishi: What was your college life like?
Tsuha: I studied economics while being part of a breakdancing club.
The club was one of the top in the university, and I found something I could dedicate myself to. My relationships were fulfilling, and I felt I was getting closer to the environment I desired.
1-2. Diverse Career Paths Leading to Sales
Akaishi: Can you tell us about your career after graduating from college?
Tsuha: Initially, I joined a pachinko parlor as a new graduate.
I was the first among 40 peers to get promoted, but I decided to quit the next day. I believed my potential was greater than the environment I was in.
Akaishi: Why did you decide to switch to a foreign company?
Tsuha: At 27, I started considering marriage and my future.
Understanding my market value, I joined as a temporary employee, knowing there was a system to become a full-time employee, and took on the challenge.
Akaishi: How was your experience working at a foreign company?
Tsuha: The first six months were really tough. I was practically useless.
I couldn't use a computer or speak politely. I had to tell myself, "I'm going in today," just to enter the building.
But everything changed when I moved to sales.
By valuing communication with people, I achieved the top annual sales in my department by the second year.
Akaishi: How did you perceive the sales job?
Tsuha: Sales is fundamentally about communicating with people. It's a job where the accumulation of past interactions with people pays off.
I also believed that working extremely hard was normal, and that if quantity and quality go hand in hand, results will surely follow.
1-3. The Life-Changing Accident
Akaishi: Can you tell us about the situation at the time of the accident?
Tsuha: I dove into a pool, hit my head on the bottom, and broke my neck.
When I tried to float up, I couldn't move my arms or legs, and I sank to the bottom of the pool.
In the ambulance, when they said, "Your neck is broken," I was already thinking about what to do next.
Akaishi: How were you able to remain calm and make decisions immediately after the accident?
Tsuha: In that situation, the choices were either "live" or "die," and since I chose "live," I decided to live life to the fullest and enjoy it. I didn't dwell or feel sad.
Once I got a smartphone, I immediately started gathering information.
By looking at what others had shared, I considered what kind of life I could have, what kind of work I could do, and what income I could expect, creating a concrete life plan.
Throughout my life, I've always focused on the reality in front of me and made decisions accordingly, which may have helped.
I'm grateful that I was 35 at the time.
I had already done things I loved passionately, achieved top positions in my company, became an executive, got married, and had two kids. I felt like I had completed a full circle in life. If I were younger, I might have struggled with unresolved desires.
2. Starting a YouTube Channel During Hospitalization
Akaishi: Why did you decide to start YouTube?
Tsuha: During my hospitalization, I learned a lot from YouTube. However, there were few people sharing about the early stages of hospitalization.
Not many people start YouTube right after a neck injury. I saw value in that.
Akaishi: How do you feel about sharing your experiences?
Tsuha: I often receive comments and DMs from people in the hospital, which makes me feel the significance of continuing to share.
Even if it's not a large number, if I can be of help to those in similar situations, I'm very happy.
3. Changes in Values and Thoughts on the Future
Akaishi: Did your values change after the accident?
Tsuha: The biggest priorities remain whether something is profitable and whether it's something I want to do. This hasn't changed from when I was able-bodied.
However, a new value of "for someone else" has emerged.
Akaishi: What kind of life do you aim to lead in the future?
Tsuha: I'm more interested in making the people around me happy than saving a world I'm not connected to.
For example, by employing able-bodied people and providing them with an environment close to their hopes and paying them, I can make those around me happy.
In this way, I want to cherish the people within the circle that includes myself.
4. A Message to Those in Similar Situations
Akaishi: Do you have any messages for those with disabilities?
Tsuha: First, I think it's important to know yourself well.
Knowing what makes you sad, happy, or anxious allows you to manage your own mood.
The same goes for finances. Knowing how much you need monthly, what jobs are suitable, and whether you can do them. If not, what can you do within that scope?
Thinking about these concrete plans is crucial.
What you decide for yourself will remain with you for 10 years and beyond.
5. Conclusion
What stood out during the interview was Tsuha's unwavering focus on "knowing oneself".
The self-awareness that began at age 10 significantly influenced his success in a foreign company and his reconstruction of life after the accident.
Even in the challenging situation of hospitalization, he started a new challenge with YouTube, continuously sharing information with those in similar circumstances, reflecting a strong forward-looking attitude.
"Only you can truly know yourself." This phrase seems to encapsulate the experiences and convictions Tsuha has accumulated over his 35 years.
