"Everything Begins with Knowing Yourself": Tsuhasan Discusses Life's Crossroads and New Challenges

*Information was verified and partially updated on February 20, 2026.

Since the age of 10, Tsuuhaa has been contemplating how to become a "good person" and has been introspective. In college, they dedicated themselves to club activities, and at 27, transitioned to a foreign company, achieving top sales performance within the company.

At 35, however, they suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, resulting in a life in a wheelchair.

Despite this, they calmly gathered information immediately after the accident and began formulating a concrete plan for how to live their life moving forward.

This time, we spoke with Tsuuhaa, who has experienced major turning points in life but has always faced reality and moved forward.

1. Who is Tsuuhaa?

1-1. The Desire to Change Realized at Age 10

[Interviewer: Akaishi / Interviewee: Tsuuhaa]

Akaishi: What kind of personality did you have as a child?

Tsuuhaa: I was quite outspoken and had a bad personality.

By the time I was in 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?

Tsuuhaa: At 10, I began pondering what it meant to be a "good person."

Since I had no one to consult, I had the time to think deeply on my own, and I established my ideal persona and mindset, such as "not worrying about others' opinions" and "it's okay to be different."

Akaishi: When did you start to feel the change?

Tsuuhaa: Habits ingrained by age 10 don't disappear easily. Emotions often overpowered logic or 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?

Tsuuhaa: I studied in the economics department while being part of a breakdancing club.

The club was one of the top in the university, and I found something I could immerse myself in. My relationships were fulfilling, and I felt I was getting closer to the environment I desired.

1-2. Diverse Career Path Leading to Sales

Akaishi: Can you tell us about your career after graduating from college?

Tsuuhaa: Initially, I joined a pachinko parlor as a new graduate.

I was the first among 40 peers to be 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?

Tsuuhaa: At 27, I began considering marriage and my future.

Understanding my market value to some extent, I joined as a temporary employee, knowing there was a system to become a full-time employee, and decided to take on the challenge.

Akaishi: How was your experience working at a foreign company?

Tsuuhaa: 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" before entering the building each morning.

However, everything changed when I moved to sales.

By valuing communication with people, I achieved the top annual sales in my department in my second year.

Akaishi: How did you perceive your work in sales?

Tsuuhaa: Sales is fundamentally about communicating with people. It's a job where the accumulation of past interactions comes into play.

I also believed that working extremely hard was normal, and I worked with the conviction that if you combine quantity and quality, results will inevitably follow.

1-3. The Accident That Became a Turning Point

Akaishi: Can you tell us about the situation during the accident?

Tsuuhaa: 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. As a result, 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 right after the accident?

Tsuuhaa: Even in that situation, the choices were to "live" or "die," and since I chose "live," the only thing left was to live life to the fullest and enjoy it. I didn't really feel troubled or sad.

Once I got a smartphone, I immediately started gathering information on my own.

By looking at what others had shared, I considered what kind of life I could lead, what kind of income I could expect with this body, and began planning my life concretely.

Throughout my life, I've always tried to look at the reality in front of me and make decisions, and maybe that helped.

However, I think it was fortunate that I was 35 years old.

I had already done things I loved to death, achieved the top position in a company, became an executive, got married, and had two kids. I had lived a full life. If I had been younger, I might have struggled with unfulfilled desires.

2. Starting to Share on YouTube During Hospitalization

Akaishi: Why did you decide to start YouTube?

Tsuuhaa: 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?

Tsuuhaa: I often receive comments and DMs from people in the hospital, and I feel the significance of continuing to share.

Even if the numbers aren't large, if I can help others in similar situations, I'm very pleased.

3. Changes in Values and Thoughts on the Future

Akaishi: Did your values change after the accident?

Tsuuhaa: The most important thing is whether it's profitable, and the second is 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?

Tsuuhaa: 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, preparing environments close to their hopes, and paying them salaries, I want to make those around me happy.

In that way, I want to cherish the people within my circle, including myself.

4. Message to Those in Similar Situations

Akaishi: Do you have any messages for those with disabilities?

Tsuuhaa: First, it's important to know yourself well.

Understand what makes you sad, what makes you happy, and what makes you anxious. Just knowing that allows you to manage your own mood.

The same goes for finances. Know how much you need monthly, what kind of job is suitable, and whether you can do that job. If not, consider what you can do within that scope.

It's important to think about these concrete plans.

What you decide for yourself will remain with you 10 years later and beyond.

5. Conclusion

What was most striking during the interview was Tsuuhaa's unwavering focus on "knowing oneself".

The self-understanding that began at age 10 significantly influenced their success in a foreign company and the reconstruction of their life after the accident.

Even in the challenging situation of hospitalization, they started a new challenge with YouTube, continuing to share information with others in similar situations, demonstrating a strong forward-looking attitude.

"No one knows you better than yourself." This phrase seems to embody the experiences accumulated over 35 years and the conviction gained from them.