Podcasts about Toyama

Send us a textThe podcast is currently on a break between Season 4 and Season 5. As promised, during this period I'll be uploading two previous episodes starting with my travel guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Open to the public from mid-April until the end of November, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route traverses Japan's highest mountain range – the Hida mountains or North Alps – from Ogizawa Station on the Nagano-side of the range to Tateyama Station on the Toyama-side. Closed to the public through winter due to the extremely heavy snowfall experienced in the mountains, the route has just reopened for 2025 making it a good time to republish this travel guide, which I originally published in April 2024 under the old podcast name of ‘Snow Country Stories Japan'.This episode will be followed by my other travel guide published in July last year, my guide to Kamikochi, which has also just reopened to the public. If you're enjoying pod and would like to support me in continuing to make it, please do make sure to subscribe or follow on which pod app you're listening on. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Please note, prior to October 2024, Outland Japan was named Snow Country Stories Japan.

Tanja Pak, vizualna umetnica, oblikovalka stekla se te dni predstavlja v Steklenem atriju Mestne hise, z razstavo "Odtis spomina/ Ne tukaj in ne čisto tam". Slovenska umetnica je lani v japonski Toyami, na trienalni Mednarodni razstavi umetnosti v steklu, prejela najvišjo nagrado Grand Prize za svoje delo Rêverie /Sanjarjenje. Njeno delo je postalo tudi del stalne zbirke v Muzeju skulptur v steklu Toyama, ki je delo znamenitega arhitekta Kenga Kume. Tam je razstavljenih 50 izbranih del, med njimi je v posebej pripravljenem prostoru tudi najvišje nagrajena velika prostorska skulpturalna postavitev Tanje Pak.

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Concerns have been raised about the deaths of elderly people who died of “indirect causes” after they were evacuated, dying at care facilities. Jiji Press reported that as of Wednesday 25th December 2024 that “22 of 176 elderly evacuees from Ishikawa had died at elderly care facilities or elsewhere in Toyama, according to the Toyama Prefectural Government. In Aichi, 16 of 68 such evacuees died at care facilities or hospitals.” Episode Notes: ‘Ishikawa Prefecture Investigates Deaths of Elderly from “indirect causes” One Year After Noto Earthquake': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/01/05/ishikawa-prefecture-investigates-deaths-of-elderly-from-indirect-causes-one-year-after-noto-earthquake/

Masako Toyama empowers women worldwide to cultivate unshakable self-love, embrace their worth, and live authentically. As a Certified High Performance Coach trained by top thought leaders, she helps women break free from societal norms, pursue bold dreams, and amplify their unique voices. An artist, avid traveler, and personal growth enthusiast, Masako crafts a life unbound by cultural expectations, balancing her time between Japan and the U.S. Currently writing her first book, she inspires women to believe in their limitless power and create lives of fulfillment and purpose. Masako Toyama BOOKS:

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JTSC host Mike Innes signs off for 2024 with a comprehensive review of all 20 J3 teams, using his pre-season predictions as a guide and putting the teams into five groups of four. Mike starts with Toyama, Matsumoto, Gifu, and Nara (01:20 to 10:30), then Imabari, Osaka, Hachinohe, and Kanazawa (10:30 to 19:55). After that, the focus turns to champions Omiya, Kitakyushu, Sagamihara, and Nagano (19:55 to 29:00), followed by Ryukyu, Sanuki, and bottom two YSCC and Iwate (29:00 to 38:30). Mike rounds out the episode with Fukushima, Numazu, Tottori, and Miyazaki (38:30 to 47:30), and a special announcement at the end.   Thank you for your support of J-Talk: Short Corner over the last 4 years, and for your ongoing support of the J-Talk Podcast and J-Talk: Extra Time. Join the JLeague chat Discord server here: https://discord.gg/p6PVbF9E Join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jtalkpod

Childhood experiences of life on a sailboat in the Bahamas and Caribbean left a profound mark on Kait Rhoads. The experience of growing up on the water has provided great inspiration for her artwork. The artist's Sea Stones series hints at its watery origins. Each sculpture is a small world in itself, an intimate object you can hold in your hand. A talisman, the work looks almost molecular, like plankton carapaces as observed under a microscope. Rhoads states: “My work is inspired by nature and informed by memory. And, three oceans—the Caribbean, the Indian and the Pacific – delineate the imaginative boundaries of my practice. I grew up on the water of the Caribbean in a ship with my family where my deep affinity for biological systems began. I lived surrounded by nature; the liquid light and aquatic life imprinted upon my senses. The sculptures I create emanate from my early experiences within and curiosity about the natural world. While exploring the waters around Bali, I experienced the extraordinary biodiversity and extensive architecture of coral colonies there. This has been a deep influence on my sculptural forms and process of making.” Best-known for her innovative use of Venetian techniques such as murrine and filigrana, she applies these decorative processes to sculptural forms as well as to vessels. She was influenced early on by Lino Tagliapietra's work with cane and Richard Marquis' use of murrine as a structural material. Rhoads' unique process involves weaving pieces of blown and cut glass tubes with copper wire to create flexible looking “soft sculptures.”  States Rhoads: “My method of construction mirrors how my life has formed me, with individual elements woven together to create a strong whole. I consider the individual units, conical hexagonal forms known as hollow murrine, as architectural elements that fit together to create a fluid or floating object. The concept of the work develops slowly, and the production of a complicated piece can take months to years to complete.” Rhoads is also well known for her public art installations including Bloom, commissioned in 2018 for the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art's two-story tall window space. In 2022, Bloom was chosen to be permanently installed inside of the biology department at Highline College, Des Moines, Washington. She also created Salish Nettles, her largest work to date, for the Pacific Seas Aquarium, Tacoma, Washington, and Proto Kelp, which was on view through October of 2024 at Method Gallery, Seattle, Washington. In 2025, the artist will apply for residencies and funding to expand the project sustainably. In all of these public projects Rhoads hopes to inspire in the viewer empathy, curiosity and interest in ocean ecology.  Receiving her BFA in glass from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1993, Rhoads earned her MFA in glass from Alfred University, New York in 2001. She has been an Artist in Residence at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Washington, and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Doug and Dale Anderson Scholarship, The Anne Gould Hauberg Award, and a Fulbright Scholarship for the study of sculpture in Venice, Italy. She has exhibited throughout the United States and abroad. Her work can be found in many collections, including the Seattle Art Museum; the Toyama Institute of Glass in Toyama, Japan; the Glasmuseum in Ebeltoft, Denmark; Shanghai Museum of Glass, China; and The Corning Museum of Glass. She maintains a studio in Seattle, Washington. “The cold, deep green waters of Puget Sound are a more recent source of inspiration in my work.  Since moving to the Northwest over two decades ago, my fascination extended from coral colonies to kelp forests. Seaweed's pliable forms continually inspire me—they stretch up from the depths, undulate in the shallows, and lie on tidal surfaces. Aquatic life infuses my sculptures with animated forms, sparkling surfaces and faceted exoskeletons.” In 2025, Rhoads will continue to work on a community generated art project called Fused Together (2021-2025), for which she is the lead artist. She shepards stained glass windows made by the public that are donated to Tacoma libraries. She will also participate in group shows including Habatat's Glass Coast show at Ringling School of the Arts in Sarasota, Florida, and Women Who Make Glass at the Vashon Center for the Arts, Vashon, Washington, in March 2025.   Of her work Rhoads states: “I desire my work to be emotionally affective—that it evoke for audiences a similar sense of wonder in our blue planet that continues to inspire me. And even, perhaps, to instill a desire to conserve our fragile aquatic ecosystems.”  

After a few weeks off, J2 returned for the promotion playoffs, and James Taylor and Jon Steele have a review of the semi-finals. First, they discuss Nagasaki v Sendai (start to 15:05), then they focus on Yamagata v Okayama (15:05 to 27:00). After that, they select their Most Bravo Player and look ahead to the playoff final (27:00 to 39:40).   J3's first ever promotion playoffs also took place last weekend, and in J-Talk: Short Corner Mike Innes reviews the semi-finals: Toyama v FC Osaka (39:40 to 42:40) and Matsumoto v Fukushima (42:40 to 45:05). Mike also talks about the first leg of the relegation playoff between Kochi and YSCC (45:05 to 47:35), then previews the concluding weekend of the J3 season (47:35 to end).   Thanks as always for your support of JTET, JTSC, and the J-Talk Podcast! Join the JLeague chat Discord server here: https://discord.gg/p6PVbF9E Join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jtalkpod

Companies in Japan of a certain size are required by law to employ people with disabilities, according to the ‘Act on Promotion of Employment of People with Disabilities'. Companies with 40 or more employees in Japan are required by law to employ at least one person with a disability. According to the Toyama Labor Bureau, over half of the companies that meet that certain size have not employed a single person, so-called zero-employment companies. Episode Notes: ‘Over Half of Companies in Toyama Prefecture Employ No People with Disabilities': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/11/07/over-half-of-companies-in-toyama-prefecture-employ-no-people-with-disabilities/

Rob and Matt return in both audio and all-new video format to chat everything from the latest three shows from Stardom.They chat the new blood in New Blood, pick their favourites for the Tag League, play another round of 'Who's Under The Mask?', lavish praise on Sayaka Kurura and Aya Sakura and even find time for a spot of disagreement!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STARDOM and get on your way to being your best self.Buy Rob's NEW Stardom Book – Chasing the Dream: 50 of Stardom's Greatest Matches Right Here: https://tinyurl.com/2eemszmtSubscribe to our PATREON: https://patreon.com/TheStardomCastThe Stardom Cast website: https://www.thestardomcast.comSubscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCastJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestardomcastTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thestardomcastBuy our Merch: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/podmania-podcasting-networkYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zrf3rAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week, David de Leon interviews CSA Executive Director and 20 Minute Takes host, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. Nikki shares what it looks like to lead a justice organization justly. She unpacks her organizational leadership theory anchored in intercession, and gives advice for how new leaders might integrate their spirituality into their leadership practice. Follow Nikki on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter).20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social Action.Host, Producer, Editor: David de LeonMusic: Andre Henry

You can't go anywhere in Japan without running into older workers. They might be driving your taxi, serving your food, or selling you tickets at a tourist attraction. Japan has the highest percentage of older workers in the world. You might think this has to do with economic necessity and changes in pension rules. But when you look closely, you'll discover the widely accepted belief in Japan that work brings you “Ikigai," which translates to a purpose in life that is critical to healthy and successful aging.      In Episode 2 of Century Lives: The Century Club, host Ken Stern travels to Fukuoka, Tokyo, Ukiha, and Toyama to meet older workers who describe what they enjoy about working longer. And, he visits a company in Tokyo that is developing new adaptive technologies that will help people work into their 70s and 80s—that is, if they so choose. 

Kentaro Toyama spent a decade designing technologies to fight global poverty and improve education and health. As co-founder of Microsoft Research India lab, he made a troubling discovery – innovative technologies can't create change on their own. Realizing that social progress depends more on people than on the technology they use, Kentaro became a self-proclaimed “geek heretic” who now teaches others the importance of putting people over tech. Kentaro Toyama is W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan, a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center at MIT, and author of Geek Heresy. Kentaro is also the co-founder of Microsoft Research India, where he helped grow the lab into 60 full-time research staff. In this episode, Dart and Kentaro discuss:- Why technology needs a human touch to succeed- Kentaro's leadership at Microsoft Research India- The 10 fallacies of technology- Why the most important areas of focus are unmeasurable - The pitfalls of focusing on the end-goal- How to create societal change- Innovation versus tried-and-true approaches- The law of amplification- 3 elements of intrinsic growth- And other topics…Kentaro Toyama is W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT, and author of Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change from the Cult of Technology. Before moving to Michigan, Kentaro co-founded Microsoft Research India, where he helped grow the lab into 60 full-time research staff. Kentaro received his PhD in Computer Science from Yale and his bachelors in mathematics from Harvard University. He went on to establish the Technology for Emerging Markets research group, which investigates how the world's poorest communities interact with technology and ways to support socioeconomic development. Kentaro is also a former researcher for UC Berkeley and former co-editor-in-chief of the Information Technologies and International Development journal.Resources mentioned:Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama: https://www.amazon.com/Geek-Heresy-Rescuing-Social-Technology/dp/161039528X Connect with Kentaro:www.kentarotoyama.org 

Matt flies solo this week, with Rob choosing the most ridiculously-packed week of all to find himself inundated with work!Thankfully, your Uncle MT has you covered with all of the action from Stardom's last three shows before the potentially landscape-altering THE CONVERSION show, as well as previewing that and the upcoming New Blood 13 livestream!Buy Rob's NEW Stardom Book - Chasing the Dream: 50 of Stardom's Greatest Matches Right Here: https://tinyurl.com/2eemszmtSubscribe to our PATREON: https://patreon.com/TheStardomCastThe Stardom Cast website: https://www.thestardomcast.comSubscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCastJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestardomcastTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thestardomcastBuy our Merch: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/podmania-podcasting-networkYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zrf3rAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With J3 Toyama still alive in the Levain Cup, and taking on Sapporo in the 1st Leg of the Play-Off Round this midweek, we've decided to put out Mike Innes' 'J-Talk: Short Corner' as a standalone pod again this time! After a quick intro from Jon (to preview J2 Nagasaki's Levain Cup tie against Niigata the same evening), Mike takes his usual forensic look at the weekend's J3 action. Mike then turns his attentions to Toyama's midweek date with destiny, and previews all of the upcoming weekend action in J3 (Round 16). Hope everyone enjoys the mini-pod, and the midweek football - a J2-focused JTET is coming later this week as usual!

The AANHPI tent covers Asian immigrants from more than 70 nations. Despite the wide spread of cultures, Asians are severely underrepresented within the Association community.In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda welcomes back a returning guest in Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO, of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care (AAHPM). Wendy-Jo discusses:The four focus areas of AAHPM.How they have increased both voice and vote for interdisciplinary team members.How AI is changing healthcare, and how it is going to add some risks and take away other risks.How hospice is changing to shift towards at-home care.How associations are going to be operating in an increasingly competitive environment because there are so many places where people can belong.How associations must offer comprehensive value to members structured around education, access, and community.The risks to associations that don't take advantage of AI models that help to catch mistakes and improve data analysis.How and why she came to work for an association management company.While looking for her first CEO job she led with her values and selected a firm with a culture aligned with her values.How AMC is doing a lot of things right regarding diversity, including having a DEI week every year and a DEI advisory group, as well as housing a number of ERGs (employee resource groups).How May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI).How AANHPI is an incredibly diverse community, encompassing people from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. She explains the issues that are overlooked due to the sheer size of the communityHow Asian Americans have some of the highest income communities across the nation as well as communities among the lowest.How Wendy is a chair of ASAEs AANHPI Advisory Group, which aims to create a community for execs in the association space, alongside attracting more Asian Americans to the field.How Wendy urges listeners to visit the ASAE AANHPI LinkedIn page and collaborate community.How we need to use our voices to raise people up, spread awareness, and move the community forward.References:AAHPMAMCWendy-Jo's Previous EpisodeAANHPI Association Community LinkedIn PageAANHPI Collaborate Community

Recent quality scandals involving Japanese pharmaceutical companies have raised concerns among many Chinese tourists and business travelers who say such incidents may erode their trust in Japanese drugs and health products.最近涉及日本制药公司的质量丑闻引起了许多中国游客和商务旅行者的担忧，因为这类事件可能会削弱他们对日本药品和保健品的信任。Li Xiang, a 42-year-old visitor from Shanghai on a business trip in Tokyo, expressed surprise upon learning about kidney disorders linked to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements containing red yeast rice and Kyokuto's manipulation of test records for the gastrointestinal medicine Seirogan. He noted that Japanese products have long been trusted.42岁的上海游客李翔在东京出差时，得知小林制药含有红曲米的膳食补充剂与肾脏疾病有关，以及京东公司篡改胃肠药物正露丸的检测记录后，他表示惊讶。他指出，日本产品长期以来一直受到信任。"I'm not entirely surprised. We've seen in the news that in Japan, the older generation is still very dedicated and follows rules diligently, but it seems like the younger generation has changed somewhat," Li said.“但我并不完全感到惊讶。可以在新闻中看到，日本的老一代仍然非常敬业，勤奋地遵守规则，但似乎年轻一代已经有所改变。”"When I buy health products or medicines in Japan, I feel a bit worried that the quality of the products may not be as guaranteed as people imagine."“当我在日本购买保健品或药品时，我有点担心产品的质量可能不像人们想象的那样有保证。”Before making a purchase, Li does a lot of research, searching for information online and relying on recommendations from friends, so as to ensure the product meets the standards that make him feel comfortable.在购买之前，李翔做了大量的研究，在网上搜索信息，并依靠朋友的推荐，以确保产品符合让他感到舒适的标准。Zhao Zhijie, a 60-year-old tourist from Shanghai, also usually buys medicine based on recommendations from friends.60岁的上海游客赵志杰也经常根据朋友的推荐买药。"The scandals involving Japanese pharmaceutical companies will affect my confidence in their products," she said in front of a drugstore in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Saturday.5月4日，她在东京涩谷区的一家药店前表示：“涉及日本制药公司的丑闻将影响我对他们产品的信心，” Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that as of May 1, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had reported 270 hospitalized patients due to the development of kidney diseases and other issues after taking its dietary supplements containing red yeast rice, or beni-koji.日本厚生劳动省宣布，截至5月1日，小林制药报告了270名住院患者，他们在服用含有红曲米的膳食补充剂后，出现了肾脏疾病和其他问题。The Osaka-based drugmaker also reported five deaths linked to such products. Three supplement brands of the company were recalled due to safety concerns.这家总部位于大阪的制药商还报告了5起与此类产品有关的死亡事件。出于安全考虑，该公司召回了三个补充剂品牌。Furthermore, Toyama Prefecture recently issued a business suspension order to pharmaceutical company Kyokuto in Toyama city. Manufacturing has halted for 23 days starting from April 30, while sale is suspended for 22 days.此外，富山县最近对富山市的制药公司京东下达了暂停营业的命令。从4月30日开始，制药暂停23天，销售暂停22天。The company was found to have falsified test records for Seirogan, making it look like it met approval standards before shipping.该公司被发现伪造了正露丸的测试记录，使其在发货前看起来达到了批准标准。This revelation has deeply concerned Toyama prefectural authorities, prompting disbelief and shock among industry insiders.这一发现引起了富山县当局的深切关注，引发了业内人士的怀疑和震惊。The deficiencies came to light during a spot inspection conducted by the prefecture in July and August 2022. Consequently, Kyokuto voluntarily recalled 5.16 million units of the affected Seirogan from pharmacies nationwide.这些缺陷是在2022年7月和8月由该县进行的一次现场检查中发现的。因此，京东公司主动从全国药店召回了516万份有问题的世罗根。Kyokuto said an internal investigation discovered falsification of test results, failure to conduct acceptance tests for raw materials, and falsification of manufacturing records during the period from December 2021 to July 2022.京东公司表示，在内部调查中发现，在2021年12月至2022年7月期间，公司伪造了检测结果、未对原材料进行验收测试、伪造了生产记录。Lack of awarenessThe company attributed the causes of the violations in this instance to a lack of compliance awareness among employees and deficiencies in its compliance framework.该公司将此次违规的原因归咎于员工缺乏合规意识和合规框架的缺陷。"Through our investigation, it became apparent that a corporate culture prioritizing the continuation of manufacturing and shipment over compliance with laws and procedures contributed to the aforementioned violations," said Kyokuto in a news release issued on April 26.京东公司在4月26日发布的一份新闻稿中表示:“通过我们的调查，很明显，一种将继续生产和发货置于遵守法律和程序之上的企业文化导致了上述违规行为。”Concerns about fraudulent manufacturing of pharmaceuticals have been raised nationwide. Including this incident, five companies in Toyama Prefecture, renowned for its pharmaceutical sector in Japan, have received administrative penalties involving business suspension orders over the past three years, public broadcaster NHK reported.对药品造假的担忧已经在日本全国范围内上升。据日本放送协会报道，在过去三年中，包括此次事件在内，富山县有五家公司受到了包括停业令在内的行政处罚。富山县以制药业闻名于世。Consumers like Li anticipate proactive measures from Japanese companies to address these issues.像李翔这样的消费者期待日本公司采取积极措施来解决这些问题。Kyokuto has announced its commitment to investigating the root causes of the problem and implementing measures to prevent recurrence. Nevertheless, despite these efforts, restoring consumer trust remains a formidable challenge.京东公司已经宣布，将致力于调查问题的根本原因，并采取措施防止再次发生。然而，尽管做出了这些努力，恢复消费者信任仍然是一项艰巨的挑战。"Once a company loses the trust of consumers, it's very difficult to regain it. Now, in the age of the internet, negative news spreads quickly," Li said. "For me, if a company encounters such problems, I won't trust it anymore and won't consider buying its products again."“一家公司一旦失去了消费者的信任，就很难重新获得信任。在互联网时代，负面新闻传播得很快。对我来说，如果一家公司遇到这样的问题，我就不会再相信它了，也不会再考虑购买它的产品。”Scandal丑闻；耻辱Erode腐蚀，侵蚀

In this episode, Oisín covers a reportedly haunted park in the middle of Tokyo city that he visited, is there a reason for its eeriness, and is it linked to the bones that were dug up nearby???Support the Show.Twitter: @ParanormalHLInstagram: paranormalhotlinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormalhotlineThank you for listening! Kayleigh & Oisín

Plus How Babies Help AI (subscribe in the links below) Get a free 20-page AI explainer: AI FROM ZERO plus these stories and more, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us  Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us AI Enhances Addiction Risk in Social Media for Youth AI's integration into social media, described as the new "digital fentanyl," poses heightened risks for youth addiction. Engaging with platforms, already likened to "digital heroin," teenagers average five hours daily online, facing increased threats of depression, anxiety, and cyberbullying. Enhanced by AI, these platforms may intensify content addictiveness, leveraging deepfakes and tailored algorithms to exploit vulnerabilities. Urgent calls for regulatory measures and parental involvement highlight the need for safeguards against the escalating digital threats to young users. Exploring Infant Language Acquisition to Enhance AI Researchers are investigating how infants learn language to improve artificial intelligence systems. Brenden Lake, a psychologist at New York University, records his daughter's perspective to develop smarter AI models. This approach, which mimics a toddler's sensory experiences, aims to bridge the gap between human cognitive development and AI technology, potentially leading to more advanced language understanding in AI systems. Authors Experiment with AI to Enhance Creativity Some authors are incorporating AI into their creative processes, despite mixed feelings in the literary community about the technology. Using AI tools like GPT and Claude, authors are exploring new dimensions of creativity by inputting their own works to train AI models. This approach helps them generate novel ideas and refine their stylistic expressions. These experiments highlight both the potential and the limitations of AI in replicating human creativity and raise questions about the ethical implications of using such technology. AI-Powered Fertility Treatments Gain Momentum with Ovom's Innovation Ovom Care, a German startup, has raised €4.8 million to enhance fertility treatments using AI and computer vision. The company aims to increase the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which remains low despite growing demand. By personalizing treatment plans based on predictive AI models that consider factors like sleep patterns and hormone levels, Ovom seeks to boost fertilization outcomes significantly. The technology is still in early stages but shows potential for transforming fertility care with more precise and effective interventions. Japan Trials AI Bear Warning System Amid Rising Attacks Japan is testing an AI-based bear warning system in Toyama prefecture after a record number of bear attacks. The system analyzes live camera feeds to detect bear movements near human populations, issuing instant alerts to authorities and locals. The trial aims to enhance safety and manage bear encounters more effectively due to changes in bear habitats and reduced natural food sources. Success in Toyama could see this innovative system expand nationwide, addressing the increasing incidents of bear encounters in Japan. AI Investments Surge Despite Lack of Products Despite a lack of viable products, AI firms continue to attract substantial investments, raising concerns about a potential bubble in the sector. In 2023, investors poured $21.8 billion into generative AI companies, driven by the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT. However, many startups, such as Inflection AI, struggle to find a sustainable business model, leading to high-profile exits and shifts in company strategy. This investment trend reflects broader speculation on AI's future impact, prompting debates on its financial viability and the ethical implications of rapid technological development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aidaily/message

La nueva ruta dorada es la ruta que conecta Tokio con Kioto pero por la costa del mar del Japón, atravesando la región de Hokuriku y ciudades como Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui y otras. Además, con la extensión de la línea Hokuriku Shinkansen de Kanazawa hasta Tsuruga, hay más parte de esta ruta que puedes hacer en tren bala, lo que la hace aún más conveniente. Te damos, también, dos ideas de pequeños itinerarios en la región de Hokuriku para que los añadas a tus días en Tokio y Kioto y te hagas un viaje perfecto. En Japonismo mini hablamos de Riken Yamamoto, flamante premio Pritzker 2024 de arquitectura, de que estamos en Corea del Sur (echad un vistazo a Coreanismo.com) y como palabra japonesa, tenemos una que expresa sorpresa. ¡Mata ne! ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? - Colabora en Patreon - Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo - Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) - Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) - Busca los mejores vuelos - Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) - JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: - Web: https://japonismo.com - Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 - Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo - Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo - Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo - Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo - Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

Ingresa al canal de Youtube de BBVA México y busca los episodios como “¿Eeees Fraude?” y ¡aprende de forma divertida como proteger tu dinero! https://www.youtube.com/@BBVAenMexicoAkiyoshi Umekawa fue el líder de uno de los atracos bancarios más audaces y planeados en la historia de Japón. En 1948, junto con un grupo de cómplices, planeó el robo del Banco Mitsubishi en la ciudad de Toyama. Utilizando armas de fuego y explosivos, el grupo logró ingresar al banco y apoderarse de una gran cantidad de dinero en efectivo. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingresa al canal de Youtube de BBVA México y busca los episodios como “¿Eeees Fraude?” y ¡aprende de forma divertida como proteger tu dinero! https://www.youtube.com/@BBVAenMexico Umekawa fue el líder de uno de los atracos bancarios más audaces y planeados en la historia de Japón. En 1948, junto con un grupo de cómplices, planeó el robo del Banco Mitsubishi en la ciudad de Toyama. Utilizando armas de fuego y explosivos, el grupo logró ingresar al banco y apoderarse de una gran cantidad de dinero en efectivo. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode of The A100 podcast, where hosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA CAE FASAE, CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, an Association Management Center client. As the honoree of the 2024 Woman of Influence at the Association Forum's upcoming Women's Executive Forum, Toyama shares her journey of leadership, her unwavering commitment to DEI and her role in shaping a future that celebrates diversity and inclusion within the association community and beyond. Toyama emphasizes the significance of small, consistent actions in advancing DEI, the need for organizations to start their DEI journey with concrete steps and how events like the Women's Executive Forum foster a supportive community for women in the sector. Key Highlights: Woman of Influence: Toyama reflects on the significance of her recognition and the importance of peer recognition in her career. DEI Initiatives: From addressing the bamboo ceiling for AANHPI professionals to systemic changes within associations, Toyama discusses her comprehensive approach to DEI. Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Emphasizing persistence, the value of feedback, and the courage to stretch beyond comfort zones, Toyama offers advice to women aiming for leadership roles. Power of Community: Highlighting the transformative impact of the Women's Executive Forum, Toyama speaks on the importance of supportive networks for women in the association sector. Looking Ahead: Toyama shares her vision for the future of DEI in associations, including a focus on disability inclusion, neurodiversity and ensuring representation for all communities. Join us for this inspiring episode, packed with actionable insights, personal reflections, and an engaging "Just for Fun" lightning round that offers a closer look at Toyama's personal interests, including her passion for reading. We're certain you'll end up with a few books for your must-read list. Don't miss Wendy-Jo Toyama's compelling narrative on leadership, DEI and the power of influence in the association world. Subscribe to The Association 100 podcast on Spotify to ensure you never miss an episode, and follow us for the latest best practices, trends and strategies making waves in the association world. LinkedIn: /company/the-association-100  Stay tuned for more episodes that connect you with the leaders and changemakers shaping the association world.

Nikki Toyama-Szeto shares about her work leading Christians for Social Action, the organization's commitment to cultivating faithful engagement with issues of justice, and her experience as a Japanese American woman in leadership. Nikki Toyama-Szeto is executive director of Christians for Social Action.  

RR The Wire 1630Z January 13, 2024PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RRDTG: 163013Z JAN 24ICOD: 153013Z JAN 24CONTROLS: Public ReleaseQQQQBLUF: U.S. NAVY SAILORS MISSING AT SEA IN GULF OF ADEN. -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Red Sea/HOA: CENTCOM has confirmed that the U.S. Navy is currently conducting SAR operations as two sailors have been reported missing. Airstrikes within Yemen enter their second day as Pentagon officials continue to withhold details of this operation. Little information has been disclosed as to the size, scope, or duration of this mission.Europe: Investigative journalist (and American citizen) Gonzalo Lira has died in a Ukrainian prison. Following previous run-ins with Ukrainian officials, he was ultimately incarcerated in May for allegedly promoting “Russian aggression” in video content that was critical of Zelensky. Communication with him was limited before his death, but he did confirm that he had been tortured prior to his final imprisonment (and subsequent disappearance) which resulted from him trying to flee the country.Far East: In Japan, ANA Flight 1182 experienced an in-flight emergency, returning to Toyama airport after takeoff. Pilots noticed a crack in a cockpit window, prompting the Boeing 737-800 to perform a precautionary landing. The crack did not result in any depressurization or injuries to the crew.-HomeFront-TX: The DHS has filed an emergency motion with SCOTUS to stop Texas from securing the southern border. At the moment, it is unclear as to if the SCOTUS will take the case. Analyst Comments: As a reminder, there has been no statement explaining the combat operations within Yemen in any detail. As Congress has not approved this operation, the details of the operation itself are not public; we do not know if this is a limited action, a temporary campaign, or the beginning of a war. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stated that “We're not interested in…a war with Yemen. We're not interested in a conflict of any kind here”. However, dropping bombs on a country is usually the defining characteristic of a conflict. Additionally, U.S. officials have urged commercial shipping to avoid the area. This is generally counterproductive for a military operation intended to increase freedom of navigation. Consequently, more shipping companies have announced a cessation of operations through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.As conflicting information abounds surrounding the war in Yemen, questions begin to emerge regarding potential U.S. casualties. Yemen claims to have destroyed several ships and aircraft, whereas the U.S. claims to have sustained no damage at all. Considering the intensity of Yemeni counterattacks, the truth is likely somewhere in between these extremes. Though quite impressive, U.S. Navy shipborne defenses are not infallible, falling prey to swarm attacks or intense concentrations of fire…the exact style of attack Yemeni forces are conducting. Yemeni targeting is primitive by comparison…but the competency crisis within the U.S. Navy is severe.Missing sailors are unfortunately common; suicides and accidents occur quite frequently when on deployment. However, two sailors going missing at the same time is rare. It is even more rare for this to happen during a heightened state of readiness, and in the middle of combat operations when situational awareness is enhanced and complacency should be minimal.Though this is highly speculative at this time, it is possible that the reports of missing sailors are linked to a successful Yemeni attack. It is impossible to determine in any case as ships at sea do not tend to host investigative journalists. Considering the sources, even in the rare case a U.S. Navy ship was successfully targeted, the only source for information would be the U.S. Navy itself, until 

Not a great start to the year for Japan. Pdubz and Beautiful discuss the situation and impact the earthquake and tsunami warnings have. Check us out on:www.tkorajio.comblog.tkorajio.comWant to support the show?https://www.patreon.com/TKOrajioGive us a 5 star review on Spotify and Apple PodcastContact us at:tkorajio@gmail.comInstagram: tko_rajioTwitter @TKO_RAJIOThirst Alert BGM: Deoxys Beats - Ｌｏｖｅｒ[ｓ]https://soundcloud.com/deoxysbeats1

Once again, all of the latest J2 and J3 news is wrapped up in a brand-new JTET! We begin this week with James Taylor reviewing all of Sunday's J2 action (Start to 06:00), with Jon Steele taking over to cover the rest of the Round 41 games along with Kofu's thumping win over Zhejiang in the ACL on Wednesday night (06:00 to 18:35). After that, James and Jon convened to discuss some of the big J2 talking points ahead of Sunday's huge final day. The gents focused on JEF Chiba, and the teams scrapping for the final Play-Off spot (Kofu, Yamagata, and Nagasaki) in this segment (18:40 to 41:45). James and Jon then take a detailed look at the Round 42 fixtures (41:45 to 56:50), with a focus on the battle for the second automatic promotion spot, and the aforementioned tussle for 6th place. After all that, there's the J3 latest in 'J-Talk: Short Corner' with Mike 'The Magic' Innes (56:50 to Finish), as Ehime edge inexorably closer to a return to the second tier (with Kagoshima or Toyama looking the most likely to grab second place). Thanks for all of your support of JTET, and The J-Talk Podcast - enjoy the show!

Art and technology share a symbiotic grace in the glass spacecraft, rockets, and scientific apparatus of Rik Allen. Most of his work is made primarily of glass and metal, which expresses a paradoxical symbiosis. The relationship between the rigid strength of metal with the inherent fragility of glass creates an alluring tension. While many of his pieces reference his curiosity about science, they also convey humor, simple narratives, and a lightheartedness that is embodied in much of science fiction's antiquated vision of the future. The theme of “futuristic antiquity” reflects Allen's interest in the literary fictional worlds of Jules Vern, H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, and Isaac Asimov and their influence on the scientific community. His sculpture is also inspired by the accounts of early scientific pioneers of the 19 and 20th centuries, such as Nicola Tesla, Robert Goddard, Wernher von Braun, and other great scientific minds. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Allen earned a BA in Anthropology from Franklin Pierce University, New Hampshire. His earliest and formative glass studio experiences and education came as a studio assistant in Providence, working with a number of wonderful artists to include Daniel Clayman, James Watkins, and Michael Scheiner. Allen relocated to Washington in 1994, where he joined the William Morris team at the Pilchuck Glass School for 13 years, specializing in engraving, cutting, and finishing glass sculpture. Allen has had numerous solo exhibitions of his sculptures throughout the country, including at the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, the Museum of Northwest Art, Traver Gallery, Blue Rain Gallery, Schantz Gallery, and Duncan McClellan Gallery. His sculptures have been acquired for a number of public and private collections, including Glass Museum in Tacoma, Imagine Museum, Toyoma Institute of Glass, Blue Origin, Boeing, Amazon and SpaceX. In 2016, his work appeared in a feature cover story published by American Craft magazine and in 2018, he was awarded “Grand Artist of the future” by Imagine Museum. In 2005, Allen established a glass and sculpture studio with his wife, artist Shelley Muzylowski Allen at their property in Skagit County, Washington. In addition to being artists, the couple has taught internationally at the Toyama Institute of Glass in Toyama, Japan, and the International Glass Festival in Stourbridge, England. They have also taught nationally, including the Penland School of Craft, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and at Pilchuck Glass School. A lifelong Star Trek devotee – whose earliest memories of creation involved making scotch tape and cardboard phasers and communicators – Allen was contacted by Eugene (Rod) Roddenberry, son of Star Trekcreator Gene Roddenberry and current spokesman for Trekkies everywhere. Intrigued by Allen's work after seeing a piece one of his friends owned, Roddenberry commissioned a sculpture of the original series' Starship Enterprise. The sculpture was to reflect the basic design of the original Enterprise, but also incorporate Allen's personality into a sculpture that was of his own original design and overall interpretation. Allen, in collaboration with wife Shelley, has created and will install two large public sculptures, Sticken (the Orchard Octopus) in September, and Heronious One in November in Bellevue, Washington. He will have an exhibition of new work in spring 2024 at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and will collaborate with Dave Walters this fall.