CBOEX Japan is a solo media experiment from Japan. CBOEX stands for Create, Build, Operate EXperiments.
I’m Kanato, and I run this site solo. Here I document practical experiments in AI blogging, solo media, and WordPress workflows: what works, what doesn’t, and what I would change next time. This page explains who is behind the site and how I check what I publish before it goes live. Most of what you read here is me documenting my own experiments, so that only works if you can trust the record. Here is how I try to keep it trustworthy.
What this site covers
- AI-assisted blogging
- Solo media operations
- WordPress workflows and publishing systems
- Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Obsidian, and WordPress
- Web experiments from Japan
This is not a corporate media site. It’s an ongoing experiment, built through small tests, practical notes, and real operating experience.
Who runs this site
I’m a solo creator, not a company or a media team. I keep my personal details private and write under a pen name, but the part that should earn your trust is not a job title. It’s the work itself.
I run several blogs with the help of AI, manage all of them in a single Obsidian vault, and split the production work across ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, and Codex. CBOEX Japan is where I document that setup as I build it. In other words, this site is not a guide written from the outside looking in. It’s the running log of an operation I actually run.
Because the whole point of CBOEX is experiments, I don’t only publish the wins. When something fails or I change my approach, that goes in the record too. “Here is what worked, here is what didn’t” is the default, not the exception.
How I verify what I publish
Before an article goes live, I check it against the standards below.
1. I verify numbers and specs against primary sources
Tool prices, plan limits, model names, feature sets, and similar details are checked against the official source (the vendor’s own site or documentation) before I publish. I don’t copy figures from other blogs or roundup posts and pass them on.
Tools also announce things before they ship. When a feature or price is announced but not yet available, I say so, instead of writing about it as if you can use it today.
2. I date anything that changes
In this field, prices, model versions, and feature sets change fast. For information that can go stale, I add a reference date like “as of June 2026” so you can see how fresh a claim is and decide whether to re-check it.
3. My experiment write-ups are based on real records
When I write “I tested this” or “this broke,” it comes from runs I actually did. I keep logs, screenshots, and session notes, and the write-ups are built from those. I don’t describe experiments I never ran, and I don’t quietly drop the ones that didn’t work.
4. I correct mistakes
If I get something wrong, I fix it. For corrections that affect the substance of an article, I note the change in the article itself rather than editing it away silently. If you spot an error, please tell me (see Contact below). Reader corrections are welcome.
5. How I use AI
AI is the subject of this site, so I’d rather be fully upfront about it than bury it.
As a creator, I have used AI in my workflow since January 2026, and CBOEX Japan has been AI-assisted since it launched in May 2026. AI helps me draft and structure articles. It does not get the final word: I verify the facts against primary sources and review every article myself before it goes live.
Some articles also feature Mina, the site’s operations assistant character. Her dialogue is a presentation device to make a workflow easier to follow. Any facts or numbers inside those conversations are checked to the same standard as the main text.
Monetization disclosure
CBOEX Japan does not currently run affiliate links or display ads.
That may change as the site grows, so to be upfront about it now: some articles may include affiliate links (paid referral links) in the future. If and when that happens, the following will still hold.
- My assessment of a tool or service does not change based on whether there is a commission, or how large it is. I base it on actual use and on what the official information says.
- Using an affiliate link costs you nothing extra. Your price and terms are the same either way.
- If something has downsides, limits, or risks, I write about them regardless of any commission.
Disclaimer
- The experiments and results on this site come from my own setup. Your tools, versions, and environment will differ, so I can’t guarantee you’ll get the same results.
- Tools, prices, and features change constantly. Always confirm the current details with the official source before you act on anything here.
- Nothing on this site is professional advice (legal, tax, financial, or otherwise). Use the information at your own risk. I’m not liable for any outcome that results from using this site.
For how I handle personal information, see the Privacy Policy. Questions or corrections are welcome through the Contact page.
Create. Build. Operate. Experiment. I’ll keep this page updated as the way I run the site changes. (Last updated: June 2026.)