How to Hack Sovereign Luck in the AI Era: Mastering Admiral Togo’s "Great Fortune"

Harajuku's "Scent" and Exotic Atmosphere

I stopped by Harajuku Station for the first time in decades. Honestly, I doubted my eyes, asking, "Is this really Japan?"

The scent was that of a foreign country, specifically Western nations. My primary experience with Western culture was in America, where I did a homestay during my university days. It smelled exactly the same as then—the scent of arriving in a foreign land for the first time.

JR Harajuku Station was undergoing development on the site of the old station building. My honest impression was, "Is it going to change even more than this?"

Harajuku Station is constantly transforming under the "Beyond Stations Concept." Overwhelmed by the energy of the ever-changing city, I felt a slight tremor of mixed expectation and anxiety. I wondered, "Will I be able to keep up with this pace?"

The Clamor of Takeshita Street and the Silence of the Sanctuary

Takeshita Street was the epitome of clamor. At the entrance, many foreigners were lined up (or rather, blocking the entrance) taking photos. Amidst the crowd, I stepped in and managed to snap a few photos myself.

I walked through the throng, noting shops like the new "Dog Cafe" and stores adorned with Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty. I walked for perhaps two or three minutes. Turning left at a remarkably popular crepe shop, the entrance to Togo Shrine appeared. Once you pass through the torii gate, the noise of Harajuku vanishes like a lie, replaced by a dignified silence. The sudden change from the chaotic mix of "foreign Japan" made me feel as if I had warped to another dimension. I felt a solemnity and stillness that was the polar opposite of Takeshita Street.

Togo Shrine enshrines Admiral Heihachiro Togo, a hero of the Russo-Japanese War. He is known alongside Horatio Nelson and John Paul Jones as one of the "Three Great Admirals of the World." His victory in the Russo-Japanese War elevated the prestige of the Japanese Navy globally. Known as the "God of Victory," the shrine is a popular power spot for "winning luck." I offered a prayer there, wishing for further business success and "Great Victory."

"Great Fortune" as the Ultimate Talent

The reason I am drawn to Admiral Togo is not just his military achievements, but his aspect of "Great Fortune."

My memory is a bit hazy since I read it as a student, but there is a description in Ryotaro Shiba's "Clouds Above the Hill." During the Russo-Japanese War, Emperor Meiji asked Navy Minister Yamamoto Gonnohyoe why he chose Togo. Yamamoto reportedly replied, "It is because Togo is a man of truly good luck."

In investment, this element of "luck" cannot be ignored. No matter how much data analysis you perform, it is impossible to pinpoint the bottom price. I personally managed to enter the market successfully during the crash triggered by the Trump tariffs last April. However, I cannot deny the aspect that "it was because I was lucky."

Because there are no absolutes in investing, I make it a rule to enter the market in three separate stages. I never neglect risk hedging by diversifying my stock holdings as well.

Also, his courage to use a desperate tactic against the Baltic Fleet, then the world's best, is thrilling.

In the NHK drama "Clouds Above the Hill," there is a scene where Togo, played by Tetsuya Watari, orders the operation. It brings tears to my eyes. Until the day of the Battle of Tsushima, it was said the policy was not to adopt the famous "Togo Turn" (T-junction tactic).

However, he changed the plan after encountering unexpected weather changes, as indicated by the telegram "Weather is fine but waves are high." Togo's decision at that moment determined the fate of the nation. One could say his "Great Fortune" moved history.

In investment, you cannot invest without making a decisive judgment.

*The T-junction tactic: Positioning friendly ships sideways against an advancing enemy fleet to use all main guns, while the enemy can only use their front guns.

The Source Behind "Great Fortune" Created a Violent "Distortion" in World History

The victory in the Battle of Tsushima was not limited to the defense of a single nation. The result shocked the world, and the global landscape changed completely before and after this battle. It created a violent "distortion" in world history, which was then dominated by white supremacy. It gave the light of hope for independence to people all over the world. After the Russo-Japanese War, movements seeking self-determination broke out in Egypt, Persia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Arabia.

I believe the source of this "power to move history" lies in Admiral Togo's "Shisei" (Sincerity).

"Shisei" refers to a spirit that values honesty and a true heart. He left a famous quote: "Heaven sides with justice, and God is moved by Sincerity." He believed that sincere actions lead to success and victory. Thinking that my experience as an expat in Asia was built on the extension of this great global shift is deeply moving.

Summary: Protected by the God of Victory

To conclude my walk, I passed through the quiet residential area of Jingumae. I headed toward Omotesando, glancing at "Tonkatsu Maisen," a place I frequented in my youth. This neighborhood, which I visited many times for my daughter's school events, is also an "everyday asset" for me.

The cutting edge of Harajuku and the good old dignity of Togo Shrine. This city, watched over by the "God of Victory" who is not afraid of change but holds a core of unchanging "Sincerity," will continue to evolve. I also want to continue sailing this vast ocean of capitalism, believing in my own "luck" and hoisting Togo's "Z-flag" in my heart.

Life cannot escape the element of gambling; you never know until you try. However, if you do your best with sincerity and "enjoy" to the fullest using your current abilities, success will fly in from an unexpected direction.

Togo Shrine has become one of my "Fountains of Infinite Wealth," a place that makes me recognize the definition of victory.

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About the Author Kenji Kamioka
AFP (Certified by the Japan Association for Financial Planners), Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist
President and CEO of Julius Co., Ltd.

An investor and media owner with over 10 years of business management experience in three Asian countries: China, Thailand, and Vietnam. While actively managing real estate and financial assets through his own company, he promotes a lifestyle that leverages the structure of capitalism. He has authored numerous books.

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