Although I didn't get the chance to throw out the first pitch for the Amway Baseball Cup as was originally planned (the timing didn't work out), I did have an opportunity to get into my windup on the pitcher's mound. Tokyo Dome, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

The colorful Triple X banner is a perfect backdrop for this energetic photo opportunity at the 2017 Amway Baseball Cup. If you look closely, you can find me! Tokyo Dome, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

Standing in front of the colorful Triple X backdrop, my long-time friend Masato Watanabe and I smile for the camera. Watanabe-san continues to inspire healthy living and business success with the largest Nutrilite-focused Amway business in Japan. Tokyo Dome, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

At the Triple X product launch, the group holds tablet props while I hold the packaging prop. It all signals how the new Triple X is better than ever with more phytonutrient power in the same size tablets. Amway Japan Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

Standing behind the nutrition marketing team that coordinated the Triple X launch events, I am joined by Peter Strydom, Managing Director, Amway Japan (right), and Takatoshi Osada, CMO, Amway Japan (left). The tablet and packaging props are a perfect way to showcase the new Triple X tablets with new botanical extracts and even more phytonutrient power. Amway Japan Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

Colorful balloons add to the celebration for the new Triple X launch at Amway Japan Tokyo Headquarters. It’s a great reminder that the new formula features phytonutrients that represent all 5 colors – red, purple, white, yellow, green – of the phytonutrient spectrum. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

The Phyto Home Cafe in Amway Japan Tokyo Headquarters bustles with activity every day. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

A Triple X display takes center stage at the Phyto Home Cafe at Amway Japan Tokyo Headquarters. The posters showcase the key nutrients in the product: 12 essential vitamins, 10 essential minerals and phytonutrients from 22 fruits, vegetables and herbs. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

Enjoying a conversation with Sharon Banno, a longtime Nutrilite ABO and Double Diamond, at Amway Japan Tokyo Headquarters. I love these one-to-one conversations where I learn how ABOs share their passion for health living and the Nutrilite brand. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

More than 300 ABOs join me at the Osaka Experience Center for my presentation on the Triple X story. It’s hard to believe it’s been over 20 years since I introduced the very first Triple X into Japan in 1995. Osaka, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

A behind the scenes look during one of my presentations for the new Triple X launch. During this trip, I also talked with ABOs about how investing in the future is a top priority for Amway and the Nutrilite brand. Osaka, Japan, August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken

With the Osaka events team by my side, we pose with some of the many Triple X cases that I autographed for the ABOs attending my speech. I am so proud of the new Triplex X formula, which harnesses cutting edge technology to deliver serious phytonutrient power. I believe it’s our best one yet! Osaka, Japan. August 2017. Photo: Joel Van Kuiken