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Ayako Shotoku, Group General Counsel and Chief Risk Management Officer at Panasonic, shares her journey detailing her unexpected pivot from an international marketing role to go on to become the head of Panasonic's legal team and also an Executive officer and board member. Ayako opens up about her early career, including her decisive transition into law, the influence of mentors, and the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Ayako also reflects on her challenges, notable mistakes, and the invaluable lessons they taught her. If you are wondering if you are cut out to lead hundreds of people in an organisation, then this is the episode for you.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here!In this episode you'll hear:What happened when Ayako's marketing section was closed and she was assigned to the legal departmentHer learnings from challenges inside the company and in her leadership roleThe importance of mentoring forward in gratitude for mentorship receivedHer favourite bar, a memorable travel experience and other fun factsAbout AyakoAyako Shotoku is a Director, Member of the Board, and Executive Officer at Panasonic Holdings Corporation, where she serves as Group General Counsel and Chief Risk Management Officer. With a career spanning over three decades at Panasonic, she brings extensive experience in legal, compliance, and risk management to the table.She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Comparative Culture at the University of Tsukuba and an LL.B. from Chuo University. She also obtained an LL.M. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.Her career at Panasonic has been marked by consistent advancement and leadership. She joined the company, then Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., in 1991 and has since navigated the complexities of legal and compliance in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. From serving as General Counsel for various key divisions, including Automotive and Connected Solutions, to her current role overseeing the entire group's legal and risk strategy, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead and innovate within a global corporation.In her free time Ayako likes traveling, visiting places she has never been to, slow jogging and watching movies/dramas.Connect with AyakoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E5%BD%A9%E5%AD%90-%E5%B0%91%E5%BE%B3-2a98b6163/ LinksBar Augusta https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270101/27002511/ Connect with Catherine Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronairFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.oconnell.148Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer
When you use sarcasm in an email or text message, you are skating on thin ice. This episode begins by revealing the dangers of sarcasm in electronic communication and why it can get you in trouble. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perceptual-asymmetries/201501/do-you-use-sarcasm-in-e-mails Universally, people love cute things. When you see a baby or a puppy or kitten, you react in a unique way. So, what is it about cuteness that we are attracted to? What happens to us internally when we see something cute? And why is it important? Here to explain this is Joshua Paul Dale, a professor at Chuo University in Tokyo and who has been featured as an expert on cuteness in The New York Times, CNN, National Geographic and The Guardian. He is also author of the book, Irresistible: How Cuteness Wired Our Brains and Conquered the World (https://amzn.to/4hkNMgw). You engage in conversations every day with people without thinking a lot about it. But there is an art and science to good conversation and the more you understand it, the better your conversation skills become. Here to dive into the anatomy of good conversation is Alison Wood Brooks. She is a professor at Harvard Business School where she created and teaches a course called TALK. As a behavioral scientist, she is a leading expert on the science of conversation. Alison is author of the book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves (https://amzn.to/4gVF88z). When you see a car with a flat tire you might figure they hit a nail or the tire was punctured by something. But the most common reason for a tire to blow out is not puncture. Listen as I reveal the most common reason tires fail and how to prevent it. https://blog.openbay.com/post/104697132412/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-your-tires PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! SHOPIFY: "Established in 2025". Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk . Go to SHOPIFY.com/sysk to grow your business! HERS: Hers is changing women's healthcare by providing access to GLP-1 weekly injections with the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as oral medication kits. Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/sysk INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! CURIOSITY WEEKLY: We love Curiosity Weekly, so be sure and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Joshua Dale, professor at Chuo University in Tokyo and author of 'Irresistible: How Cuteness Wired our Brains and Changed the World'. We spoke about the historical roots of the Japanese passion for cuteness, the differences in pre-modern attitudes towards children in Japan and Europe, the role of domestication syndrome in the developme…
Why do so many of us find babies, kittens and puppies so cute? How did the now-widespread Japanese notion of kawaii end up transcending cultural boundaries? And can cute things help us with our mental health? To answer these questions and more, we catch up with Joshua Paul Dale, a professor of American literature and culture based at Chuo University in Tokyo. He tells us all about his pioneering work in the field of cute studies and his new book Irresistible: How Cuteness Wired our Brains and Conquered the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Overcoming glass ceilings, cultural differences and English language challenges, Junko Mukoyama is my next inspirational guest on Lawyer on Air. She explains how Japan has changed so much in just one generation but also the barriers she came up against in her career and how she took control of her career and ended up smashing through them. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here! In this episode you'll hear: How Junko came to be a lawyer at a time the women often didn't work outside the home in Japan What Junko did when people told her to “be satisfied with what she had achieved” How Junko balances Japanese and Western culture in her work and how it helps her to achieve her potential in her life too Junko's advice for young lawyers who are worried about their English level Her favourite books and other fun facts About Junko Junko is a board member and senior corporate counsel of Avaya Japan Ltd. Avaya provides products and services to enhance and simplify communications and collaborations. She is in charge of all legal matters for the Japan operations including contract negotiation, compliance, personal data protection and dispute resolution. Before she joined Avaya in 2004, she worked for Yuasa and Hara as a trademark attorney and for Nihon Unisys Ltd. She is a member of the Japan Patent Attorney Association and New York State Bar. She received LLB from Chuo University, and Master of Laws from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign and Waseda University. She has been studying bankruptcy and IP at a graduate school of law and published articles in bankruptcy and IP fields. She is a member of AIPPI, INTA, JTA, ABI and INSOL. Connect with Junko To connect with Junko, please contact Catherine O'Connell Links Ikiru Bokura 生きる僕ら:原田マハ Connect with Catherine Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.oconnell.148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer
This week we talk about two new Konami titles, my favorite Chuo University games, and a status report on my Nintendoji video. One Controller Port covers obscure and underappreciated games. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube One Controller Port Twitter Personal Twitter Twitch Links: Opening music from Nintendoji Chuo University 2017-2019 Stream Yumeiro Jewel Box 2 Event Screenshots One Controller Port Patreon PC-FXGA Unboxing Patreon Chase Chase Joker Trailer Crime Sight Trailer Dragalia Lost Shutting Down Nintendo Removes Mario Guide from Archive.org
After graduating from Chuo University in 1953, Mr. Suzuki Osamu worked at a bank before joining Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1958. He is married to a daughter of Mr. Suzuki Shunzo, the second president of the company. After serving as a President in 1978, Chairman in 2000, he became President again in 2008. Mr. Suzuki is now 91 years old and just made an announcement on February 24 that he is stepping down from his post as a CEO and becoming an advisor to the company. https://www.gqjapan.jp/cars/article/20210225-suzuki-osamu #suzuki #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 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 #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support
▼Contents 0:00 What do I do? 0:30 I love the wildlife that my grandparents have in northern Japan 1:45 I grew up in Tokyo 2:00 I worked for the wellness department at luxury Japanese resort hotel 2:40 I have been practicing Zen and mindfulness for 8 years 2:55 Life in India to seek spirituality 3:40 I learned Indian traditional medicine and nutrition 5:00 My book and published audio 5:45 Zen Eating session with corporates and conferences 6:25 I worked for an IT food company 6:40 I was one of the owners of the healthy cafe too. 7:25 Follow me @zeneatingmomo on all kinds of social media! ▼What is Zen Eating? Zen Eating is Mindful Eating Meditation inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. Eating carefully, one bite at a time, with a guide, calms the mind, regulates your thoughts, and gives you a relaxing and positive feeling. In the last four months, Zen Eating online had more than 500 guests from 30 countries. It has also been adopted as a corporate team building and wellness program. “We don't pay attention to the meals in today's busy world. Eating in a relaxed manner can give us a hint on how to enrich our daily lives” I have received many comments like this. I offer online workshops that are inspired by food and make you feel at peace. Eating while sharpening the five senses makes everyday meals feel richer. I look forward to sharing time to rediscover the joy of eating and life with you! ▼Try listening to the free audio of Zen Eating InsightTimer @Momo.zeneating ▼Follow me on social media! Instagram @zeneatingmomo Facebook @zeneatingmomo Linked in @zeneatingmomo ▼Website https://zen-eating.com/ ▼Profile Momoe ZEN EATING ORGANIZER and FACILITATOR from Tokyo, Japan Developing and facilitating Zen Eating providing mindfulness practice through food inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. This online program has applied for a team-building and wellness activity by Google, Accenture, along with other companies and conferences. She has helped over 500 people from 30 countries to have a peaceful mind in 4 months despite the circumstances that this Covid19 Pandemic as her program activates your senses by eating in a meditative state. She is a cultural salad bowl by herself from her varied experiences from living in Egypt and India, traveling over 30 countries, having a grandfather that is a mountain priest of Japanese traditional way of training one's mind. Worked for the wellness dept of a luxury resort hotel Hoshino and IT food company Cookpad. Graduated from Chuo University, the Faculty of Policy Studies, and studied Zen and Japanese culture. She is writing a book and dreaming to make a documentary video of Zen Eating
▼Contents 0:30 Physical benefit 1:15 My clients are becoming overcome by the addiction to sugar. 1:30 Overeating to the appropriate amount 2:20How to listen to the five senses? 3:00 Mental benefit 3:15 Calmness by eating slow 4:45 Lifeforce by activating senses 7:55 Connection with nature and the earth which makes you feel supported 10:00 When you feel lonely eat something that you can see nature and the earth behind 11:00 Conclusion 11:30 Free live streaming session for Zen Eating ▼What is Zen Eating? Zen Eating is Mindful Eating Meditation inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. Eating carefully, one bite at a time, with a guide, calms the mind, regulates your thoughts, and gives you a relaxing and positive feeling. In the last four months, Zen Eating online had more than 500 guests from 30 countries. It has also been adopted as a corporate team building and wellness program. “We don't pay attention to the meals in today's busy world. Eating in a relaxed manner can give us a hint on how to enrich our daily lives” I have received many comments like this. I offer online workshops that are inspired by food and make you feel at peace. Eating while sharpening the five senses makes everyday meals feel richer. I look forward to sharing time to rediscover the joy of eating and life with you! ▼Try listening to the free audio of Zen Eating InsightTimer @Momo.zeneating ▼Follow me on social media! Instagram @zeneatingmomo Facebook @zeneatingmomo Linked in https://jp.linkedin.com/in/momo-zen-eating-40436518a ▼Website https://momo-n.com/ ▼Profile Momoe ZEN EATING ORGANIZER and FACILITATOR from Tokyo, Japan Developing and facilitating Zen Eating providing mindfulness practice through food inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. This online program has applied for a team-building and wellness activity by Google, Accenture, along with other companies and conferences. She has helped over 500 people from 30 countries to have a peaceful mind in 4 months despite the circumstances that this Covid19 Pandemic as her program activates your senses by eating in a meditative state. She is a cultural salad bowl by herself from her varied experiences from living in Egypt and India, traveling over 30 countries, having a grandfather that is a mountain priest of Japanese traditional way of training one's mind. Worked for the wellness dept of a luxury resort hotel Hoshino and IT food company Cookpad. Graduated from Chuo University, the Faculty of Policy Studies, and studied Zen and Japanese culture. She is writing a book and dreaming to make a documentary video of Zen Eating
▼What is Zen Eating? Zen Eating is Mindful Eating Meditation inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. Eating carefully, one bite at a time, with a guide, calms the mind, regulates your thoughts, and gives you a relaxing and positive feeling. In the last four months, Zen Eating online had more than 500 guests from 30 countries. It has also been adopted as a corporate team building and wellness program. “We don't pay attention to the meals in today's busy world. Eating in a relaxed manner can give us a hint on how to enrich our daily lives” I have received many comments like this. I offer online workshops that are inspired by food and make you feel at peace. Eating while sharpening the five senses makes everyday meals feel richer. I look forward to sharing time to rediscover the joy of eating and life with you! ▼Try listening to the free audio of Zen Eating InsightTimer @Momo.zeneating ▼Follow me on social media! Instagram @zeneatingmomo Facebook @zeneatingmomo Linked in https://jp.linkedin.com/in/momo-zen-eating-40436518a ▼Website https://momo-n.com/ ▼Profile Momoe ZEN EATING ORGANIZER and FACILITATOR from Tokyo, Japan Developing and facilitating Zen Eating providing mindfulness practice through food inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism. This online program has applied for a team-building and wellness activity by Google, Accenture, along with other companies and conferences. She has helped over 500 people from 30 countries to have a peaceful mind in 4 months despite the circumstances that this Covid19 Pandemic as her program activates your senses by eating in a meditative state. She is a cultural salad bowl by herself from her varied experiences from living in Egypt and India, traveling over 30 countries, having a grandfather that is a mountain priest of Japanese traditional way of training one's mind. Worked for the wellness dept of a luxury resort hotel Hoshino and IT food company Cookpad. Graduated from Chuo University, the Faculty of Policy Studies, and studied Zen and Japanese culture. She is writing a book and dreaming to make a documentary video of Zen Eating.
[Recorded 4 December 2019] Ezra Pound had meaningful interactions with his contemporary Japanese artists. This paper argues that his rivalry with Yone Noguchi, a poet who wrote hokku (Japanese traditional short poems) in English, was significant in his creation of an aesthetic based on hokku. Toru Nakamura is Professor of English and American Literature and Culture at Chuo University in Tokyo, Japan. He is currently a Visiting Scholar in Oxford's Faculty of English, working on the interaction between early 20th century American (and English) writers and artists who belonged to Non-Western cultures. His main books include: Terminal Beginning: American Stories and the Power of Words [Terminal Beginning: Amerika no Monogatari to Kotoba no Chikara] (Editing and writing, Tokyo: Ronso sha, 2014); and Ernest Hemingway: Author's Horizon from the 21st Century Perspective [Ernest Hemingway: Nijuisseiki kara Yomu Sakka no Chihei] (co-authored, Tokyo: Rinsen Book Co. 2011). His main translations include Henry Miller's Book of Friends (co-translated, Suiseisha, 2014).