Japan Unboxed
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Passion Is What Made A Recovery Possible For A Local Logistics Company [Kazuo Inamori's Teachings]
October 29, 2023 03:14 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBOriginal article for this quote: https://bizhint.jp/report/841348 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japan-unboxed/support
#61 To Realize the World That People Can Walk At Age 100
July 05, 2021 03:33 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBOne of the characteristics of Japan is that people’s life expectancy is Long. However, the healthy life expectancy is only about 70 years. In this age of 100 years of life, more people should be walking until much after 70. Mr. Okabe Daichi, is a medical doctor who owns a startup company in Tokyo and believes just seeing patients in the medical office is not the only way a doctor should be doing but promoting a preventative measure. Let’s see if his vision and his company can unbox Japan....
To Realize the World That People Can Walk At Age 100
July 05, 2021 03:33 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBOne of the characteristics of Japan is that people’s life expectancy is Long. However, the healthy life expectancy is only about 70 years. In this age of 100 years of life, more people should be walking until much after 70. Mr. Okabe Daichi, is a medical doctor who owns a startup company in Tokyo and believes just seeing patients in the medical office is not the only way a doctor should be doing but promoting a preventative measure. Let’s see if his vision and his company can unbox Japan....
#60 A Woman Who Tossed Up A Super Local Supermarket to A Stardom
July 02, 2021 00:52 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHave you ever seen pictures of delicious looking skewered fruit sitting on top of the plastic cup on Instagram? The chances are it is by one woman who works at a local supermarket in Aichi pref. Let’s see if her story as a grocer can unbox Japan. 爆盛り、映え、お値打ち！ 超ローカルスーパー「やまひこ」惣菜の秘密https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42097 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42033?n=2&e=42097 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJa...
A Woman Who Tossed Up A Super Local Supermarket to A Stardom
July 02, 2021 00:52 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHave you ever seen pictures of delicious looking skewered fruit sitting on top of the plastic cup on Instagram? The chances are it is by one woman who works at a local supermarket in Aichi pref. Let’s see if her story as a grocer can unbox Japan. 爆盛り、映え、お値打ち！ 超ローカルスーパー「やまひこ」惣菜の秘密https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42097 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42033?n=2&e=42097 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support...
Bento Should Be Eaten Cold. Why?
June 29, 2021 02:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBEveryone who buys bento at a convenience store in Japan makes it sure that they have their bento microwaved before they leave the store. But Mr. Kasaoka Seiichi, Professor, at Bunkyo University in Tokyo says otherwise. Why does he think bento should be eaten cold? Let’s see if his theory for dieting can unbox Japan. ｢白米は冷まして食べる｣炭水化物を最高のダイエット食材に変えるシンプルな方法 お弁当の｢レンジでチン｣は避ける https://president.jp/articles/-/46892?page=1 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #stu...
#59 Bento Should Be Eaten Cold. Why?
June 29, 2021 02:58 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBEveryone who buys bento at a convenience store in Japan makes it sure that they have their bento microwaved before they leave the store. But Mr. Kasaoka Seiichi, Professor, at Bunkyo University in Tokyo says otherwise. Why does he think bento should be eaten cold? Let’s see if his theory for dieting can unbox Japan. ｢白米は冷まして食べる｣炭水化物を最高のダイエット食材に変えるシンプルな方法 お弁当の｢レンジでチン｣は避ける https://president.jp/articles/-/46892?page=1 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #stu...
Her Dream Was to Run A Wholesale Fish Market with Her Father, and DX
June 26, 2021 02:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn English, there is a saying such as “Like father, Like Son” but there are daughters who believe that phrase is for themselves. Ms. Mori Asana must be feeling the same way as she took up responsibility with her father who owns a fish wholesale store in Nagoya city, Aichi Prefecture. Her dream since she was little was to run the shop with her father. Let’s see if her success story of running a fish wholesale store can unbox Japan. ｢父と大ゲンカ勃発｣楽天出身､魚屋の跡取り娘が強行した現場のすごいDX https://president.jp/a...
#58 Her Dream Was to Run A Wholesale Fish Market with Her Father, and DX
June 26, 2021 02:40 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIn English, there is a saying such as “Like father, Like Son” but there are daughters who believe that phrase is for themselves. Ms. Mori Asana must be feeling the same way as she took up responsibility with her father who owns a fish wholesale store in Nagoya city, Aichi Prefecture. Her dream since she was little was to run the shop with her father. Let’s see if her success story of running a fish wholesale store can unbox Japan. ｢父と大ゲンカ勃発｣楽天出身､魚屋の跡取り娘が強行した現場のすごいDX https://president.jp/a...
#57 Proved Success of Diversity at Supplier for Formula One
June 25, 2021 00:31 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBThere is a conception widely believed outside Japan that Japan is the worst place for foreigners to work because of lack of diversity. There is a company in Iruma City, Saitama that has hired 10% of employees who are foreigners in the last 15 years. Kamoshita Yusuke, a president of Koganei Seiki Seisakusho, says that the company just hires people they think are excellent, and as a result, they have the system they have now. Let’s see if this once a supplier for McLaren-Honda at Formula On...
Out With HO-REN-SO And In With ZASSO, Says Sonic Garden CEO
June 20, 2021 21:44 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOne of the key concepts of communication when you work at Japanese company is called “HOU REN SOU”. HO is short for HOKOKU is to report, REN is short for RENRAKU is to let others know, SOU is short for SOUDAN is to consult. None of these can be missed when you work as a team member in order to keep the performance. Mr. Kuranuki Yoshito, CEO of Sonic Garden is considered as a pioneer of remote work in Japan and explains how this concept is old any longer and something new needs to be implemen...
#56 Out With HO-REN-SO And In With ZASSO, Says Sonic Garden CEO
June 20, 2021 21:44 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOne of the key concepts of communication when you work at Japanese company is called “HOU REN SOU”. HO is short for HOKOKU is to report, REN is short for RENRAKU is to let others know, SOU is short for SOUDAN is to consult. None of these can be missed when you work as a team member in order to keep the performance. Mr. Kuranuki Yoshito, CEO of Sonic Garden is considered as a pioneer of remote work in Japan and explains how this concept is old any longer and something new needs to be implemen...
#55 A Cook and An Actor Hayami Mokomichi Shares His Passion for Olive Oil
June 15, 2021 00:15 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBOlive oil started to be recognized by Japanese celebrities around 2000. There is one Japanese actor and cook who is known as an olive oil expert who loves using olive oil in his recipes. His name is Hayami Mokomichi. At first, his cooking style was perceived as strange but as he continued posting his cooking videos on YouTube, his passion for olive oil became normal. Let’s see if a recent interview can unbox Japan. It's okay to rely on side dishes" - Why actor Mokomichi Hayami, who aims for p...
A Cook and An Actor Hayami Mokomichi Shares His Passion for Olive Oil
June 15, 2021 00:15 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBOlive oil started to be recognized by Japanese celebrities around 2000. There is one Japanese actor and cook who is known as an olive oil expert who loves using olive oil in his recipes. His name is Hayami Mokomichi. At first, his cooking style was perceived as strange but as he continued posting his cooking videos on YouTube, his passion for olive oil became normal. Let’s see if a recent interview can unbox Japan. It's okay to rely on side dishes" - Why actor Mokomichi Hayami, who aims for p...
#54 Two Kinds of Food That Are Sold More During Pandemic
May 16, 2021 01:36 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBAfter over a year of the Corona pandemic, there are new trends that are sold more than conventional food. One is Onigiri, a rice ball and another is loaf of bread. Both specialty kinds. Let’s find out how these items became hot and see if that can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/12/news035.html https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c27f15369d0be283717c74fded5ba2f77baad73c #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese...
Two Kinds of Food That Are Sold More During Pandemic
May 16, 2021 01:36 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBAfter over a year of the Corona pandemic, there are new trends that are sold more than conventional food. One is Onigiri, a rice ball and another is loaf of bread. Both specialty kinds. Let’s find out how these items became hot and see if that can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/12/news035.html https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c27f15369d0be283717c74fded5ba2f77baad73c #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese...
#53 Murasaki, the sweet but powerful superfood
May 12, 2021 02:07 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBhttps://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ef94cf5a17862e314f940aaa2ed24f7a85191fea?page=3 Apr. 18 (Sun) Japanese sweet potatoes have been a popular snack for children especially in the winter time. Recently, that snack is in the spotlight as a superfood because of its nutrition not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world. Let’s see if this once ordinary food turned star of the plant can unbox Japan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japan-unboxed/support
Murasaki, the sweet but powerful superfood
May 12, 2021 02:07 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBhttps://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ef94cf5a17862e314f940aaa2ed24f7a85191fea?page=3 Apr. 18 (Sun) Japanese sweet potatoes have been a popular snack for children especially in the winter time. Recently, that snack is in the spotlight as a superfood because of its nutrition not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world. Let’s see if this once ordinary food turned star of the plant can unbox Japan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...
A Top Swordsman Explains How to Keep the Kendo Spirit
May 10, 2021 03:03 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBIn Japan, there is an exam that is the most difficult with a passing rate of less than 1% every year. It is the 8th-dan examination, the highest rank in Kendo, the swordsmanship. Every year only a handful of swordsmen pass this exam. NabeyamaTakahiro who holds this 8th-dan rank, is an associate professor at Tsukuba University and has been overwhelmingly strong since he was young. In a recent interview, Mr. Nabeyama talked about how to keep the Kendo spirit for himself and the next genera...
#52 A Top Swordsman Explains How to Keep the Kendo Spirit
May 10, 2021 03:03 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBIn Japan, there is an exam that is the most difficult with a passing rate of less than 1% every year. It is the 8th-dan examination, the highest rank in Kendo, the swordsmanship. Every year only a handful of swordsmen pass this exam. NabeyamaTakahiro who holds this 8th-dan rank, is an associate professor at Tsukuba University and has been overwhelmingly strong since he was young. In a recent interview, Mr. Nabeyama talked about how to keep the Kendo spirit for himself and the next genera...
CIO Who Digitized The Instant Noodle Company, Nissin Foods
May 07, 2021 00:16 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBOne of the world’s favorite Japanese foods is instant noodle. It is even eaten in the International Space Station. Nissin Foods which is the legend of the industry has been emphasizing the digitalization of the company. Mr. Kitara Shigeo who was CIO of Nissin Foods recently left the company and shared his success and view of digitalization at Japanese companies. Let’s see if an interview with him can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/06/news032_3.html #sake #S...
#51 CIO Who Digitized The Instant Noodle Company, Nissin Foods
May 07, 2021 00:16 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBOne of the world’s favorite Japanese foods is instant noodle. It is even eaten in the International Space Station. Nissin Foods which is the legend of the industry has been emphasizing the digitalization of the company. Mr. Kitara Shigeo who was CIO of Nissin Foods recently left the company and shared his success and view of digitalization at Japanese companies. Let’s see if an interview with him can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/06/news032_3.html #sake #S...
#50 To Make Spring Cleaning Successful Japanese Way
May 04, 2021 02:40 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBRight now, Japan is on a longer holiday which is called Golden Week. Like last year, this year’s golden week will be another long one due to Covid-19, especially in urban areas. The weather is good during the holidays, many families may do some spring cleanups. Let’s see if learning how to tidy up Japanese way can unbox Japan. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/269635?page=2 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #Dis...
To Make Spring Cleaning Successful Japanese Way
May 04, 2021 02:40 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBRight now, Japan is on a longer holiday which is called Golden Week. Like last year, this year’s golden week will be another long one due to Covid-19, especially in urban areas. The weather is good during the holidays, many families may do some spring cleanups. Let’s see if learning how to tidy up Japanese way can unbox Japan. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/269635?page=2 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #Dis...
Finding a Way to Survive in Japan: Night School in Hachioji City
May 01, 2021 00:22 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBThere are night schools in Japan that started in 1947 after World War II for the people who could not afford to attend regular school for financial reasons when they were young. Now some of those schools serve to teach the immigrants Japanese language after work. Mr. Sekimoto Yasutaka worked as a teacher at such a night school for the last 36 years. The number of students he taught counts over hundreds now. Let’s see if his life long story and his passion to teach Japanese can unbox Japan...
#49 Finding a Way to Survive in Japan: Night School in Hachioji City
May 01, 2021 00:22 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBThere are night schools in Japan that started in 1947 after World War II for the people who could not afford to attend regular school for financial reasons when they were young. Now some of those schools serve to teach the immigrants Japanese language after work. Mr. Sekimoto Yasutaka worked as a teacher at such a night school for the last 36 years. The number of students he taught counts over hundreds now. Let’s see if his life long story and his passion to teach Japanese can unbox Japan...
#48 Who Sets The Trend In The Manga World? Elementary School Kids Do.
April 28, 2021 01:27 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBIn the age of diversification, it is not easy to predict any kind of trend. That applies to the manga world as well. After "Daymon Slayer", every one must be wondering what’s next. It seems who set the trend is actually elementary school students who are sensitive to new things and cannot be underestimated when it comes to finding new hits. There is one editor who has a child in the fourth grade who predicted the hit of Damon Slayer years ahead, and thinks the next one is something nostalgic...
Who Sets The Trend In The Manga World? Elementary School Kids Do.
April 28, 2021 01:27 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBIn the age of diversification, it is not easy to predict any kind of trend. That applies to the manga world as well. After "Daymon Slayer", every one must be wondering what’s next. It seems who set the trend is actually elementary school students who are sensitive to new things and cannot be underestimated when it comes to finding new hits. There is one editor who has a child in the fourth grade who predicted the hit of Damon Slayer years ahead, and thinks the next one is something nostalgic...
#47 “Work Wear” That Made a Job Boundaries Disappear
April 24, 2021 03:40 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBThere is a term called “Work Wear’ in Japanese. It is meant for a line of clothing that is comfortable and stretches to fit for any body movements. People wear those clothes for outside work, hobbies and so on. The category was mainly used for construction workers in the past but nowadays it is very popular especially among young people. Let’s see if the person who started this trend can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese...
“Work Wear” That Made a Job Boundaries Disappear
April 24, 2021 03:40 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBThere is a term called “Work Wear’ in Japanese. It is meant for a line of clothing that is comfortable and stretches to fit for any body movements. People wear those clothes for outside work, hobbies and so on. The category was mainly used for construction workers in the past but nowadays it is very popular especially among young people. Let’s see if the person who started this trend can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese...
KuraZushi, IT Sushi Chain Restaurant with A Spirit of Hospitality
April 21, 2021 00:26 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBhttps://bizgate.nikkei.co.jp/article/DGXMZO7076252007042021000000?page=2 Sushi became more popular in Japan after 1978 once the copyright of sushi belt conveyors expired and cheaper restaurants emerged. Kura Zushi is one of the survivors among the fierce competition, providing entertaining experience to families to individuals while many restaurants have been hit hard in this COVID19 pandemic. People tend to go extravagant when they eat out as a rare occasion so naturally the destination...
#46 KuraZushi, IT Sushi Chain Restaurant with A Spirit of Hospitality
April 21, 2021 00:26 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBhttps://bizgate.nikkei.co.jp/article/DGXMZO7076252007042021000000?page=2 Sushi became more popular in Japan after 1978 once the copyright of sushi belt conveyors expired and cheaper restaurants emerged. Kura Zushi is one of the survivors among the fierce competition, providing entertaining experience to families to individuals while many restaurants have been hit hard in this COVID19 pandemic. People tend to go extravagant when they eat out as a rare occasion so naturally the destination...
#45 Olympus Way: Is Western Style Employment System Really Cold Blooded?
April 19, 2021 00:13 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/16/news009.html The traditional way that majority of Japanese companies hire employees is a membership based system where employees are allocated to jobs accordingly and almost guaranteed lifetime employment called 終身雇用. However, more companies are rethinking and showing the interest of giving it up after realizing the demand for system changes due to COVID-19. A job-based system is very common among western companies but has been strongly oppo...
#45 Olympus’s Story: Is Western Style Employment System Really a Cold Blooded?
April 19, 2021 00:13 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/16/news009.html The traditional way that majority of Japanese companies hire employees is a membership based system where employees are allocated to jobs accordingly and almost guaranteed lifetime employment called 終身雇用. However, more companies are rethinking and showing the interest of giving it up after realizing the demand for system changes due to COVID-19. A job-based system is very common among western companies but has been strongly oppo...
Olympus’s Story: Is Western Style Employment System Really a Cold Blooded?
April 19, 2021 00:13 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/16/news009.html The traditional way that majority of Japanese companies hire employees is a membership based system where employees are allocated to jobs accordingly and almost guaranteed lifetime employment called 終身雇用. However, more companies are rethinking and showing the interest of giving it up after realizing the demand for system changes due to COVID-19. A job-based system is very common among western companies but has been strongly opp...
DX challenge for Underwear Maker, Wacoal
April 15, 2021 01:08 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/07/news010.html Wacoal, a major Japanese underwear company, is offering a service that uses a 3D body scanner. It only takes about 5 second to measure the shape of the body. This is a service called "3D smart & try" and provides remote counseling for women to choose underwear through avatars based on the data, is very popular and always booked. Let’s see if a team that implemented this service can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese...
#44 DX challenge for Underwear Maker, Wacoal
April 15, 2021 01:08 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/07/news010.html Wacoal, a major Japanese underwear company, is offering a service that uses a 3D body scanner. It only takes about 5 second to measure the shape of the body. This is a service called "3D smart & try" and provides remote counseling for women to choose underwear through avatars based on the data, is very popular and always booked. Let’s see if a team that implemented this service can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #Ja...
#44 DX challenge for Underwear Brand, Wacoal
April 15, 2021 01:08 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBhttps://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/07/news010.html Wacoal, a major Japanese underwear company, is offering a service that uses a 3D body scanner. It only takes about 5 second to measure the shape of the body. This is a service called "3D smart & try" and provides remote counseling for women to choose underwear through avatars based on the data, is very popular and always booked. Let’s see if a team that implemented this service can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #Ja...
An Unusual Pledge by President of Toyota Mortors
April 12, 2021 04:05 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe president of TOYOTA Motors, Toyoda Akio pledged his support for global economy a year ago. Things are a bit better but not entirely. Let’s see if his announcement can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #street...
#43 An Unusual Pledge by President of Toyota Mortors
April 12, 2021 04:05 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe president of TOYOTA Motors, Toyoda Akio pledged his support for global economy a year ago. Things are a bit better but not entirely. Let’s see if his announcement can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #street...
#43 An Unusual Pledge by President of Toyota Mortors, Toyoda Akio
April 12, 2021 04:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe president of TOYOTA Motors, Toyoda Akio pledged his support for global economy a year ago. Things are a bit better but not entirely. Let’s see if his announcement can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #street...
What a 100 years old Japanese company is doing in India? The Story of Daikin Industries
April 10, 2021 00:19 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB2021/03/24 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/409541 There are quite a few Japanese companies that are very global but under the radar. Daikin Kogyo is one of them. They have more than 100 production bases around the world and operate in more than 150 countries and regions. One of their characteristics is that it has well balanced earnings not only in Japan, but Europe, North America, China, and Asia especially in India. Let’s see if Mr. Kanwal Jeet Jawa, President and CEO of Daikin India can...
#42 What Is A 100 YO Japanese Company Doing In India? The Story of Daikin Industries
April 10, 2021 00:19 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB2021/03/24 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/409541 There are quite a few Japanese companies that are very global but under the radar. Daikin Kogyo is one of them. They have more than 100 production bases around the world and operate in more than 150 countries and regions. One of their characteristics is that it has well balanced earnings not only in Japan, but Europe, North America, China, and Asia especially in India. Let’s see if Mr. Kanwal Jeet Jawa, President and CEO of Daikin India can ...
#42 What a 100 years old Japanese company is doing in India? The Story of Daikin Industries
April 10, 2021 00:19 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB2021/03/24 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/409541 There are quite a few Japanese companies that are very global but under the radar. Daikin Kogyo is one of them. They have more than 100 production bases around the world and operate in more than 150 countries and regions. One of their characteristics is that it has well balanced earnings not only in Japan, but Europe, North America, China, and Asia especially in India. Let’s see if Mr. Kanwal Jeet Jawa, President and CEO of Daikin India can ...
A School in Gifu Offers A Solutions For Those Who Were Chronically Absent From Schools
April 05, 2021 01:44 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBhttps://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/40608/4/1/1 2021/03/30 There are a certain number of school age children in Japan who haven’t attended schools for prolonged time and it has been a social problem. The reasons are chronically ill such as depression or mentally disabled from being bullied but some are unaware of reasons why they cannot go to school. The number of those children hit bottom in 2012 but it is in a sharp increase since 2013. A new school in Gifu city opened this spring, ...
#41 A School in Gifu Offers A Solutions For Those Who Were Chronically Absent From Schools
April 05, 2021 01:44 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBhttps://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/40608/4/1/1 2021/03/30 There are a certain number of school age children in Japan who haven’t attended schools for prolonged time and it has been a social problem. The reasons are chronically ill such as depression or mentally disabled from being bullied but some are unaware of reasons why they cannot go to school. The number of those children hit bottom in 2012 but it is in a sharp increase since 2013. A new school in Gifu city opened this spring, ...
#40 What’s In Common Between Demon Slayer and COVID19?
April 03, 2021 00:18 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBA TV anime and movie “The Demon Slayer” based on the manga, Japanese comic, has now become a social phenomenon worldwide. Set in the Taisho era in the 1900s, the story is about the adventures of かまどたんじろう, whose sister was killed by demons and trying to bring her back into a human. With the support of his friends, たんじろう trains his swordsmanship and physical skills to defeat the founder of the demons, きぶつじむざん. A medical doctor Mr. Amano Atsushi of Juntendo University compared this manga...
#40 What’s in common between Demon Slayer and COVID19?
April 03, 2021 00:18 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBA TV anime and movie “The Demon Slayer” based on the manga, Japanese comic, has now become a social phenomenon worldwide. Set in the Taisho era in the 1900s, the story is about the adventures of かまどたんじろう, whose sister was killed by demons and trying to bring her back into a human. With the support of his friends, たんじろう trains his swordsmanship and physical skills to defeat the founder of the demons, きぶつじむざん. A medical doctor Mr. Amano Atsushi of Juntendo University compared this manga...
What’s in common between Demon Slayer and COVID19?
April 03, 2021 00:18 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBA TV anime and movie “The Demon Slayer” based on the manga, Japanese comic, has now become a social phenomenon worldwide. Set in the Taisho era in the 1900s, the story is about the adventures of かまどたんじろう, whose sister was killed by demons and trying to bring her back into a human. With the support of his friends, たんじろう trains his swordsmanship and physical skills to defeat the founder of the demons, きぶつじむざん. A medical doctor Mr. Amano Atsushi of Juntendo University compared this manga...
#39 Peaceful life with BuddhaBot, the new collaboration of Buddhism and AI
March 29, 2021 00:04 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBIn recent years, religions seem to be facing an issue to become a thing of the past globally. On the other hand, there is a huge demand for mindfulness in the stressful society as well. There is one team in Kyoto city that has announced that they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) that can learn Buddhist scriptures and might be able to solve people's problems. The aim is to make the teachings of Buddhism more accessible. The team is planning to improve the bot and make it avai...