Podcasts about Saitama

A quick update from the Krewe on Season 7 & its release schedule! We're moving our regular release day from Friday to Tuesday mornings, with the next four episodes temporarily moving to a bi-weekly schedule to give us a little more breathing room (starting September 15). We appreciate everyone's continued support & look forward to bringing you the rest of Season 7!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes 9/8/26 NPB Japan Betting Pick by Ron Crawford.

El futbolista del Real Madrid, Raúl Asencio, continúa siendo protagonista de titulares judiciales. Hoy ha sido absuelto del caso por el que se le imputaba un delito de revelación de secretos de carácter sexual junto a los otros tres excanteranos del Real Madrid imputados en el caso. Después del perdón por parte de las víctimas. En otro orden de cosas, charlamos de la actualidad deportiva del club blanco y la rueda de prensa de José Mourinho, que se enfrenta mañana al Real Betis, junto con Antón Meana y Javier Herraez. En el resto de los clubes de la Liga, continúa el vaivén en Vallecas con el estado del estadio y el partido de esta jornada ante el Racing de Santander. Conectamos con Valencia, donde el director ejecutivo del club ché, Ron Gourlay, hace balance del mercado con una premisa: no piensa en la dimisión que reclama parte de la afición. Además, el Getafe ha presentado a sus últimas dos incorporaciones de verano, Nemanja Gudelj e Iván Azón. Y en baloncesto, mañana comienza la andadura de España en el Mundial Femenino en Berlín, día en el que se cumplen 20 años del Oro Mundial Masculino en Saitama 2006. Continúa la Vuelta a España con la 12ª etapa, hoy, con desarrollo en la provincia de Almería en uno de los puertos clave para el liderazgo de Enric Mas. Por último, charlamos con Alberto Ginés, quien ya fuera campeón olímpico en escalada en los Juegos de Tokio 2021, y reciente campeón de las World Series en Chamonix y oro europeo en dificultad.

Manpreet Kohli (Manny The Hitman, SAITAMA) Loses UK Extradition Appeal #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics $BDAG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThisIsCTR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters (00:00:01) - Rug Puller From Saitama Scam Syndicate Update(00:01:14) - Bitcoin's Strong Run to 77,000(00:02:20) - Asset Distribution and Redistribution in the Market(00:05:30) - Block Dag Former CEO Anthony Turner Confesses To Stealing Money(00:09:56) - Stablecoin Buyback Scam: Don't Trust BDAG(00:12:52) - The Rug Puller's Case in the UK(00:17:16) - The Saitama Token Scam(00:21:29) - CytoChain Purge: The Exit Scam(00:25:09) - Block Dag Crypto Scam: The Same as Saitama

We'll always have Saitama: 20 χρόνια από τη μεγαλύτερη μέρα της μπασκετικής μας ζωής.(0:35) Εισαγωγή (4:50) Πώς φτάσαμε ως εδώ (18:38) Πού ήσουν τότε(27:26 ) Η εξέλιξη του ματς(38:16) Τα σημεία – κλειδιά που έκριναν τη νίκη (55:21) Τι είπαν οι αριθμοί (58:21) MVP και Unsung Heroes(1:05:15) Silver Alert: Οι κατώτεροι των περιστάσεων(1:09:23) Tα χάιλαιτς (1:11:57) Δηλώσεις πρωταγωνιστών πριν και μετά το παιχνίδι (1:13:48) Το ρεσιτάλ του Βασίλη Σκουντή (1:21:14) Τα πρωτοσέλιδα της νίκης (1:26:41) Πώς θα θυμόμαστε εκείνη τη μέρα (1:27:54) What If: Τι θα γινόταν αν είχαν κερδίσει οι ΗΠΑ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3, Episode 3 of Open Dojo. Santo and Myles run a triple header: NBA 2K27 first impressions, the GTA 6 extended gameplay trailer, a full anime "best user of this power" bracket, and a live record label draft where the crew goes head to head with the chat.All our links: https://linktr.ee/blacksenseisocietySPOILER WARNINGThis episode contains spoilers for Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, One Piece, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter (current manga arc), Solo Leveling, Black Clover, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The anime power bracket starts at 01:02:58. If you want to skip anime spoilers entirely, jump ahead to the music draft at 02:03:25.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Open Dojo, Season 3 Episode 300:05 Super Chat hot take: could Bulma actually lock in and fight in Dragon Ball Z00:11 NBA 2K27 first impressions: overtuned blocks, broken layups, and the shooting problem00:26 Is every playstyle finally viable in 2K2700:30 GTA 6 extended gameplay trailer reaction: what hit and what did not00:45 Phantom Blade Zero, Wolverine, and the crowded Game of the Year race00:45 Is GTA 6 actually the best game ever, or just the biggest00:46 Rockstar immersion, story length, and the 80 hour debate00:53 What The Witcher 3 taught everybody about open worlds00:59 In memoriam and condolences01:02 ANIME SEGMENT: who is the best user of each power01:02 Systems: Sung Jinwoo vs Rimuru vs Ainz01:11 Poison: Akame vs Mayuri vs Magellan01:17 Gravity: Dante vs Fujitora vs Pain01:25 Super Strength: Mash vs Saitama vs Yujiro01:31 Lightning: Enel vs Laxus vs Killua01:34 Fire: Escanor vs Yamamoto vs Ozai01:38 Sand: Gaara vs Ganju vs Crocodile01:40 Future Sight: Nighteye vs Katakuri vs Yhwach01:40 Telekinesis: Saiki K vs Mob vs Tatsumaki01:43 Illusions: Mystogan vs Aizen vs Itachi01:51 FINAL VOTE: who is the best power user in anime02:03 MUSIC SEGMENT: BSS vs The Field record label draft02:04 The rules: two legends, two current, two female artists, two any02:06 What actually counts as a legend, and why Drake and Taylor Swift do not02:27 Filling out the roster: Coldplay, BTS, Bad Bunny and the international play02:41 Last legend pick: Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, or the Beatles02:43 Concert talk: Bad Bunny, K-pop shows and the light stick chaos02:46 The Anime of the Year bet: Bleach vs Black Clover for Continuing02:49 The NFL killed the Pro Bowl and the crew is fine with it02:55 Trial update segment03:01 Coming next Dojo: Hunter x Hunter vs Jujutsu Kaisen03:04 Why the current Hunter x Hunter arc is peak fictionWHAT WE COVEREDThe 2K conversation goes deep on why blocks and layups feel broken in 2K27, whether the shooting is inconsistent or people just have not adjusted, and what the my era mode actually does well. The GTA 6 talk splits the room: everyone agrees it looks incredible, nobody agrees on whether it can top Red Dead Redemption 2 or whether "best game ever" was ever on the table.Then the anime bracket. Ten power categories, one winner each, then a final vote to crown the single best user of a power in anime. Rimuru edges out Ainz, Magellan takes poison, Pain survives Dante, Yamamoto burns down the fire category, Aizen takes illusions, and the final round comes down to a real fight between Saitama and Yhwach.The music segment closes it out with a record label draft: two legends, two current artists, two female artists, and two of anything, BSS versus the chat. Michael Jackson goes first overall. Somebody takes Justin Bieber over Future on purpose.WHO IS ON THIS EPISODEHosts: Santo and MylesWith the chat and call in crew: Gabe, Loki, Kai, Kent, Random, Sauce, Action Fiend and JadenSUPPORT THE CHANNELLike, comment, subscribe and hit the notification bell. Join our YouTube memberships for the Shikai and Bankai tiers and exclusive content. Check the Patreon for extras, and rate us five stars on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

The Fulbright Program offers another unique path to experience Japan through academic and professional exchange. Dr. Rose Honegger joins the Krewe to share her Fulbright experience in Japan, what she gained from the program, and how it influenced her work in higher education. The conversation also explores who Fulbright is for, what makes a strong candidate, and tips for those considering applying. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for the Fulbright Program ------ Fulbright Program Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

VOV1 - Từ khoảng 15h00 chiều nay 22/8, theo giờ địa phương, thủ đô Tokyo cùng một số vùng phụ cận đã và đang phải hứng chịu những trận mưa lớn chưa từng có, nhiều cảnh báo nguy hiểm đã được ban bố.Cơ quan khí tượng Nhật Bản cho biết, tính đến thời điểm 17h00 chiều nay 22/8, theo giờ địa phương, lượng mưa đo được tại thủ đô Tokyo cùng một số vùng phụ cận đã lên tới 100mm/h. Đây là lượng mưa tương đương thiên tai nguy hiểm.Theo đó, bắt đầu từ lúc 17h32, cơ quan này đã ban bố cảnh báo nguy hiểm ở cấp độ 4, cấp độ cao thứ 2 trong thang cảnh báo thiên tai 5 cấp của Nhật Bản, tại 3 quận nội đô bao gồm Chyuo, Arakawa và Taito. Tính đến thời điểm hiện nay, đã có thêm 6 quận nội đô Tokyo nữa như Shinjyuku, Kita, Nerima… cũng nhận cảnh báo tương tự, nâng tổng số đơn vị hành chính nằm trong vùng thiên tai nguy hiểm lên 9 quận.Thông thường, nếu tình hình tiếp tục diễn biến xấu, đi kèm với cảnh báo ở cấp độ 4 sẽ là lệnh sơ tán khẩn cấp khỏi vùng nguy hiểm, phong tỏa các tuyến đường bị ngập nước, đình chỉ các tuyến tàu điện ngầm trong vùng ảnh hưởng… Ngoài Tokyo, địa phương lân cận là Saitama cũng đang phải hứng chịu những cơn mưa lên tới 100mm/h.Từ đầu tháng 8 đến nay, vùng thủ đô của Nhật Bản, bao gồm Tokyo và 7 tỉnh khác, liên tục phải hứng chịu những trận mưa lớn chưa từng có. Đặc biệt nghiêm trọng là trận thiên tai “Mưa lớn cực đoan Chiba tháng 8/2026”. Chỉ với 3 đợt “hội tụ tuyến tính” trong khoảng thời gian từ tối 13/8 đến rạng sáng ngày hôm sau, mưa lũ đã cướp đi sinh mạng của 13 người, 1 người vẫn đang mất tích với khả năng sống sót rất thấp, 44 người khác bị thương.Trong khi đó, Cơ quan khí tượng Nhật Bản cho biết, các đám mây mưa vẫn đang phát triển tại phía Nam khu vực Kanto, theo đó, mưa lớn vẫn đang đe dọa toàn bộ vùng thủ đô của Nhật Bản và thiệt hại sẽ là điều khó tránh khỏi./.Tuấn Nhật/ VOV Nhật BảnBản đồ cảnh báo mưa lớn do NHK đăng tải.

J.League 2026/27 está apenas começando, mas os resultados importantes já começam a aparecer.No topo da tabela, o Machida Zelvia mantém mais um início de temporada promissor, ao lado de Hiroshima, Kashiwa e do atual campeão Kashima. Na parte de baixo, o Urawa Reds vive um começo preocupante, com duas derrotas consecutivas. Será este o pior início de temporada da história do time de Saitama?Neste episódio, fazemos o resumo das primeiras rodadas da J1, J2 e J3, além de analisar mais cinco elencos que chegam para a temporada 2026/27.Deixe seu recado para o Hinomaru abaixo do vídeo ou participe pelo nosso e-mail hinomarupodcast@gmail.comRedes sociais: https://linktr.ee/hinomaru?s=08

Chiba Lotte Marines vs Saitama Seibu Lions 8/16/26 NPB Japan Betting Tips by Ron Crawford.

Japan has a reputation for being incredibly safe, but what does “safe” actually mean? The Krewe is joined by Jordan Green, aka AfroInJapan from YouTube & Instagram, to explore safety in Japan beyond just crime, including natural disasters, wildlife, xenophobia, & the considerations travelers & foreign residents should keep in mind. Does Japan live up to it's rep? You be the judge! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Jordan Green/AfroInJapan ------ AfroInJapan on YouTube AfroInJapan on Instagram AfroInJapan's "The Myth of Crime in Japan" ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

TRACKLIST : Edem & Govan - Marshall 2clic & Torsak - Off textures (Da Fresh remix) Connor Mac - Soulea Fresen - Bonk Damazio & Kemmi - Everywhere Doze - Zinc Several Definitions - Oppression (1979 remix) Lino Fuso - Heliocentrism Kieran Apter - For those who dream big Facto - Lemon Between Ourselves - She goes on Sainte Vie - Whale

Solo travel or group travel: is one really better for seeing Japan? The Krewe welcomes Ryotaro Sakurai back to the podcast to break down the pros and cons of both, from flexibility and independence to planning, convenience, and shared experiences. Plus, Ryotaro gives us a look at Umami Travel, the group tour company he's building and why he thinks there's room for a different kind of Japan travel experience. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Ryotaro & Umami Travel ------ Ryotaro's Japan YouTube Channel Ryotaro on IG Umami Travel Website Kessennuma Knitting INEtoAGAVE (Craft Sake) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines 8/4/26 NPB Japan Prediction Today by Ron Crawford.

"The most important thing for a leader, in my view, is integrity." "You need to be hands-on, but then you need to delegate." "If this fails, ultimately, the accountability sits with me." "Culture is something that all of us jointly develop and nurture." "At the end of the day, you have to own your decisions, so you cannot just let AI make   Noriko Sasaki is Country Head of Checkout.com Japan, leading the UK-based payment service provider's expansion in the Japanese market. Checkout.com helps online merchants, gaming companies and digital platforms process payments, improve acceptance rates, receive settlement funds and use payments as a driver of growth and profitability. Sasaki was born in Saitama and spent part of her childhood in Los Angeles when her father was assigned to American Honda. Returning to Japan as a teenager, she rebuilt her Japanese literacy, entered a leading Tokyo high school through a returnee pathway and later studied political science at Waseda University. She began her career in international consulting, working on business-process reengineering and SAP implementation, before earning an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. After returning to Japan, she worked at Walt Disney and then spent close to twenty years at Citibank, where she led major sales operations and participated in the historic transfer of Citi's Japanese retail-banking business into SMBC Trust Bank. She later held roles at Accenture, PwC and a Japanese consulting start-up before joining Checkout.com in November 2024. Her career combines consulting discipline, financial-services leadership, operational transformation, bicultural communication and a long-standing commitment to advancing women in leadership.   Noriko Sasaki's leadership journey has been shaped by repeated transitions across cultures, industries and organisational models. Born in Japan and raised partly in Los Angeles, she returned at fifteen with strong spoken Japanese but limited reading ability. Re-entering the Japanese education system required intensive study, adaptability and resilience. That bicultural experience later became a professional advantage, allowing her to move between Japanese context and international corporate expectations. After studying political science at Waseda University, Sasaki entered international consulting, where she worked on business-process reengineering, operational standardisation and SAP implementation. She eventually questioned whether advice based mainly on frameworks was enough without experience inside a company. An MBA at Carnegie Mellon gave her a broader business foundation, after which she returned to Japan, joined Walt Disney and then moved into banking through a major Citi integration project. Her first substantive people-management role came at Citi. The team was small and entirely female, and one early challenge was managing someone older, more experienced and more knowledgeable about banking. Sasaki responded with humility and respect rather than relying on title. She clarified that both people had different responsibilities, maintained a continuous dialogue and focused the team on a shared goal. That approach became a recurring leadership principle: alignment requires over-communication, clear accountability and respect for expertise at every level. Sasaki later led Citi's branch sales organisation and became closely involved in the transfer of the Japanese retail bank into SMBC Trust Bank. The experience taught her how to translate vision into strategy, strategy into action and action into clearly assigned responsibility. She also learned that senior leaders cannot remain distant from operations. At times, she worked directly on front-line tasks and took customer calls to understand the real issues. The challenge is to remain sufficiently hands-on to retain credibility while delegating enough to expand the organisation's capacity. Her delegation model is structured rather than passive. Before assigning work, she checks the timeline, capacity, assumptions and direction. She asks for interim updates well before completion so that course corrections do not arrive at the final moment and destroy motivation. The employee retains room to execute, but Sasaki remains accountable for the outcome. That air cover matters in a Japanese environment where fear of mistakes can discourage initiative. Innovation similarly depends on lowering the barrier to contribution. Sasaki uses brainstorming rules that give everyone an equal opportunity to speak and explicitly reject the idea of a stupid suggestion. She reminds teams that improvement does not always require a dramatic zero-to-one breakthrough. A small change from 1.0 to 1.1 can still create meaningful value. This framing is especially useful in Japan, where perfectionism, hierarchy, seniority and concern about losing face can suppress ideas before they are voiced. Trust, in Sasaki's view, is built through the smallest commitments. If she casually promises dinner, she records it and follows through. Technology helps her remember birthdays, promises and relationship milestones, but the principle is behavioural consistency. Blaming someone when something goes wrong can destroy trust immediately. Leaders therefore need to own consequences, support people through difficulties and demonstrate that accountability flows upward as well as downward. At Checkout.com, Sasaki works within global operating principles while adapting them to Japan. A principle such as 'talk straight' cannot simply be imported as blunt communication. Honesty must remain, but the method should fit the individual and the high-context Japanese environment. She rejects the notion of building a personal empire around the country head. Culture should survive the leader and be jointly developed by everyone, because engagement is a shared responsibility. Her advice to expatriate leaders is to be patient, recognise the depth of context behind Japanese communication and keep searching for channels through which people can contribute. She also urges them to enjoy Japan beyond the office. For women seeking leadership, she stresses sponsors, internal and external networks, authentic behaviour and the willingness to accept promotion as a means of influencing change for others, not merely pursuing personal ambition. Sasaki's leadership definition rests on four pillars: integrity, vision, communication and accountability. AI can strengthen decision intelligence by processing more information and highlighting options, but leaders must still judge relevance and own the final decision. AI also creates a human-capital challenge: when routine work collapses from 100 hours to ten, leaders need a vision for the capacity released. People should be treated as capital and sources of ideas, not simply as costs to eliminate. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan operates inside a high-context culture where a spoken sentence rarely contains the entire message. Sasaki advises leaders to consider background relationships, informal communication and the time people need to digest information before responding. Silence does not necessarily indicate disengagement, and an immediate answer may not be realistic when employees are trying to avoid mistakes. Hierarchy, age, tenure and gender can also influence who feels entitled to speak. Effective leaders create equal opportunities for contribution, clarify expectations and adapt the communication method to the individual without compromising honesty. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives often struggle because they import behavioural principles without local adaptation. A global instruction to 'talk straight', for example, can be interpreted as permission for bluntness, even though direct confrontation may shut down dialogue in Japan. Leaders also underestimate how much patience, explanation and relationship-building are required. Sasaki recommends resisting the urge to judge delayed responses as resistance. Foreign executives should search for different communication channels and recognise that Japanese colleagues often have valuable ideas but may lack confidence in English or fear offering unverified information. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Japan's reluctance to take risk is closely connected to perfectionism, accountability and fear of public error. Sasaki lowers this barrier by making delegation explicit, requesting early updates and accepting ultimate accountability when an initiative fails. She also reframes innovation as incremental improvement rather than demanding a revolutionary breakthrough. An idea that improves a process from 1.0 to 1.1 is still worthwhile. When leaders demonstrate that there are no stupid ideas and that people will be supported rather than blamed, employees become more willing to test improvements and leave the safety of established routines. What leadership style actually works? Sasaki's style balances humility, structure and hands-on credibility. When managing people with greater age or technical experience, she respects what they know while remaining clear about her own role. She aligns people around mission, breaks vision into strategy and action, and specifies responsibility, including her own. She will enter the operation to understand reality, but she does not remain there permanently. Delegation succeeds when people know the direction, assumptions, deadline and escalation points. The leader provides support, receives interim updates and owns the consequence without micromanaging every step. How can technology help? Technology supports both Checkout.com's payment business and Sasaki's leadership practices. Payments data can help merchants improve profitability and growth, while productivity tools help leaders keep promises and maintain relationships through reminders and accurate follow-up. AI extends this further by processing a much larger volume of information and supporting decision intelligence, scenario development and contingency planning. Sasaki nevertheless draws a clear boundary: AI can provide evidence and insights, but leaders must determine what is relevant and own the decision. Technology should strengthen judgement rather than replace responsibility. Does language proficiency matter? Language proficiency matters because Japanese is a high-context language and much meaning sits in nuance, implication and relationship history. At the same time, Sasaki believes communication is possible even when English proficiency is limited, provided there is patience and genuine will on both sides. Leaders should use multiple channels, allow preparation and avoid assuming that difficulty expressing an idea means the person has nothing to contribute. Her own bicultural background demonstrates the value of moving between languages and contexts, but the deeper skill is creating enough psychological safety for people to keep trying. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate leadership lesson is to act with integrity and accept accountability. Sasaki believes leaders must consistently do what is right for the company, customers, society and other people. Vision gives direction; communication enables others to understand it; accountability assures employees that the leader has their back. Culture should not become a personality cult or depend on one country head. It should be jointly developed, durable and grounded in shared behavioural principles. Leadership is therefore not personal dominance, but consistent stewardship that allows others to act, learn and contribute. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

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Former LSU standout, NBA veteran, and professional basketball player Johnny O'Bryant III joins the Krewe to discuss his unique connections to Japan, from playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan's B.League to founding Noir Caesar, his own manga publishing company. We explore his experiences living and competing in Japan, how a lifelong passion for manga grew into a business, and what it takes to balance life as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It's a conversation about basketball, Japanese culture, creativity, and chasing passions both on and off the court. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Johnny & Noir Caesar ------ Noir Caesar Website Johnny on IG B.League Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

What role do Japan Societies and Japan-America Societies play in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan? In this episode, the Krewe sits down with Dr. Joshua Walker, former President and CEO of the Japan Society in New York, to discuss U.S.-Japan relations, the unique impact organizations of all sizes can have at every level of cultural exchange, and why local interactions remain essential to the partnership between both nations. We also explore what the future may hold for U.S.-Japan relations and how individuals and communities can help shape it. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Joshua & Japan Society ------ Joshua's LinkedIn Joshua's Book -- Japan: Beyond the Genkan (Amazon) Japan Society (NYC) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!