Kunto: Invisible Influence Over Time

“There is a word called “kunto.” The original meaning is said to be when making pottery, burning incense to gradually infuse the scent into the clay while kneading it to form and fire it into the final piece. It has come to mean influencing and inspiring people with some invisible power, elevating them.”

“During various occurrences at Keizuki and with Jobs himself increasingly unwell, coincidence upon coincidence brought the offer “would you like to work at Apple” to Toshi-san. To me, this appeared as a “thank you for years of kunto” from Jobs to Toshi-san.”