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"If you feel you should say something, shut up for a little while and work out what's going on." "Leadership starts with humility, respect, and the ability to listen to people." "Always avoid saying, ‘I'm bringing this in because something's not quite right.' That doesn't work." "If you're at the top, you take responsibility for just about everything that happens." "Work harder than everybody else, but let others feel instrumental in getting the job done right." Previously Richard was a Mining Engineer at Bougainville Copper Limited, an Engineer – at his Father-in-law's Metallurgical Company, Toyama, Japan, Founder & Design Engineer – Independent Export Engineering Business Richard's leadership philosophy is anchored in respect, humility, and patience—qualities he views as essential for building trust and inspiring loyalty, especially in Japan. He believes that small, deliberate actions carry more weight than grand declarations. For example, he stresses the importance of learning simple but culturally significant greetings, using them at the right moments to establish rapport and credibility. These small demonstrations of cultural understanding, he argues, can open more doors than technical expertise alone. Patience is another defining element of his approach. He warns against rushing to impose solutions, even when the answer seems obvious. In his experience, prematurely interrupting discussions or pushing for immediate action often backfires in the Japanese context. Instead, he advises allowing everyone to have their say—even if it means revisiting the same points multiple times—because it preserves harmony and ensures that when action is taken, it is supported by the group. This measured pace, though slower, builds stronger alignment and avoids alienating colleagues. For Richard, leadership is also about creating an environment where problems are addressed collaboratively rather than through blame. When issues arise, he prefers to spend time alongside the people directly involved, observing their work and experimenting with alternative approaches himself. This hands-on troubleshooting not only leads to better solutions but also signals to the team that leadership is invested in the outcome. By shouldering responsibility and avoiding public criticism, he fosters an atmosphere where people feel safe to speak up and contribute ideas. Empowerment is built into the structure of his business. Sales performance, for example, is measured relative to the specific customers each salesperson manages, rather than through blanket volume comparisons. This ensures fairness, keeps competition healthy, and allows team members to focus on improving their own accounts rather than comparing themselves to colleagues with very different portfolios. It also encourages voluntary problem-solving: rather than being told they are underperforming, salespeople often self-identify areas for improvement and seek guidance. Richard also understands the importance of leading by example. He believes that working harder than anyone else—and being seen to do so—creates a natural influence that doesn't require constant enforcement. When necessary, he will stay over weekends to fix a problem so that it's resolved by Monday morning, demonstrating commitment and setting a standard for others. He cautions leaders against framing change as a correction for something “wrong,” as this creates resistance and defensiveness. Instead, he introduces new initiatives as opportunities to build or improve, inviting others to shape and adapt them. This gentle but purposeful approach helps innovation take root without undermining existing practices. Ultimately, Richard defines leadership as the ability to guide others toward shared goals without undermining their dignity or sense of contribution. In his view, success comes not from commanding obedience but from inspiring people to feel that they own the results. By combining cultural sensitivity, patience, and a genuine willingness to share credit, he has built a loyal, long-serving team—proof that in Japan, trust and respect are the true  

Introducing Credible Witness, a new podcast produced by Mark Labberton and the Rethinking Church Initiative. In this episode of Conversing, Mark features the full premiere episode of Credible Witness, and is joined by host Nikki Toyama-Szeto and historian Jemar Tisby. Exploring how Christian witness to the gospel of Christ has become compromised—and what might restore its credibility. Reflecting on five years of candid, challenging conversation among diverse Christian leaders during the wake of George Floyd's murder and rising Christian nationalism, the three discuss the soul-searching, disillusionment, and hope that emerged. Together, they examine the cultural fractures, theological tensions, and moral failures that have pushed many to extremes, elevating strident voices as an increased number of people to leave the church. They articulate the mission and vision of Credible Witness, testify to a persistent hope in Jesus and the power of honest community, face painful truths, and imagine a church that more truly reflects the love, justice, and mercy of God. Key Moments “We absolutely get that… but we're still on board with Jesus. And Jesus has always been with us and hasn't left us.” “This isn't about leaving Jesus. This is about following Jesus.” “We've got a better story to tell.” “It was the church that was putting the church at risk.” “The church has a reputation in the United States… and not a good one by and large.” About the Guests Nikki Toyama-Szeto is the host of Credible Witness, and is executive director of Christians for Social Action, equipping the church to pursue justice and follow Jesus in the tension of our times. Jemar Tisby is the author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism, and founder of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective. He is the host of Pass the Mic. Show Notes “This isn't about leaving Jesus. This is about following Jesus.” —Jemar Tisby Nikki introduces Credible Witness as a space for honest stories of faith amid moral complexity and social tension Mark recalls the origins of the conversation in summer 2020: COVID-19, George Floyd, church division, and racial injustice Jemar Tisby clarifies the mission for imagining a more credible Christian witness Nikki reflects on trust-building in a space that welcomed “tricky truths” and honesty without pretense The group's five-year journey begins as a short experiment but grows into a lasting community of deep discernment “We weren't trying to replicate any harm.” —Jemar Tisby The group names white Christian nationalism and silence on injustice as threats to the church's credibility Ephesians 2 and the power of “coming together of the unlikes” as a witness to the resurrection “It was the church that was putting the gospel at risk.” —Mark Labberton Nikki explains how church neutrality began to speak volumes: “Choosing silence was actually a loud voice.” Discussion on the failure of integrity: “Too many things in isolation” eroded credibility Jemar highlights story as central to public theology: “We've got a better story to tell.” The group wrestles with algorithmic distortion and toxic digital narratives shaping Christian identity “Not just message, but embodiment”: The church's credibility depends on lived ethics, not just theological claims Mark emphasizes self-examination: “Are we credible?” Dissonance and disagreement as gifts: “What kept people in the room was the gift of dissonance.” —Nikki Toyama-Szeto Jemar recalls moments of tension over how to prioritize justice issues while remaining unified in Christ The group's diversity as a deliberate strategy: different traditions, backgrounds, and responsibilities within the church Nikki names divine timing: the conversation is more urgent now than when it began “We're not all supposed to be the same... That's how everything gets covered.” —Jemar Tisby Mark frames the church's failure as internal implosion—not external threat “Why is the church seemingly so unchanged?” —Mark Labberton Nikki describes how marginalized voices carry wisdom for the way forward Jemar articulates the podcast's goal: a mirror and a window for listeners to see both themselves and the larger church Nikki closes with an invitation to slow down and listen generously: “Pull up a chair...” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

True peacemaking begins when we get close. In Part 2, Nikki Toyama-Szeto unpacks why proximity - not neutrality - is the starting point for justice and healing. Through powerful stories and practical wisdom, Nikki challenges us to move beyond comfort and step toward the margins where transformation happens. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin in a world divided by fear and injustice — this episode is for you. Listen now and take your next step toward peace in action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you were offered $1 million?Nikki Toyama-Szeto was - and said no. In this powerful conversation, Nikki shares the radical choices, personal sacrifices, and deep convictions that led her into a life of justice-fueled peacemaking. From global leadership to the recent Chicago Declaration, Nikki invites us to reimagine what courage looks like when we follow Jesus into hard and beautiful places. Listen now and discover why the path of peace always begins with small, courageous yeses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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:

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

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!

In 1999, Keiichiro Toyama and Team Silent created one of the most-celebrated horror video games of all time: Silent Hill. Almost every superlative you can think of was thrown at Harry Mason's jaunt around the foggy American town. A few years later, Toyama and others that worked on the Konami classic took their talents elsewhere and tried to do it all again. We're going back to 2003 to look at a PlayStation 2-exclusive horror game. We're talking about Forbidden Siren (or just Siren for some of you).On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we look at how developer Project Siren was keen to work on a horror game with more of a Japanese flavour, citing the J-horror boom as reason enough to give it a go. We also discuss how one TV ad for the game had to be cancelled after seven (7!) complaints, as well as how they pushed that Forbidden Siren was much more hardcore than other games of this ilk.In our review, you'll hear some chat on how Sightjacking is a very cool idea (and also how two of us think it doesn't work, and one of us thinks it does), darkness and fog, Commandos' mult-cam setup, orienteering, cautiously crouch-walking at the speed Solid Snake and Jack Carver move about on their bellies, the annoyance of ambiguity / the thrill of ambiguity, being aware of sound and light, awkwardly swinging a metal pipe, Shibito character models, mission objective 2, the Link Navigator, Butterfly Effect puzzles, the baffling Interaction List Menu system, a photo album that caught Josh's attention, ten characters that couldn't grab the attention of Adam, L.A. Noire, and classic lines of dialogue such as "I told you to wait in the car." After all that, the lads take you through what some of the critics were saying about the game around the time it came out, and then they give their final verdicts on whether Forbidden Siren is a Pass, a Play, or an Espionage Explosion.For those who would like to play along at home, we'll be discussing, reviewing and dissecting Manhunt on the next episode of Stealth Boom Boom.IMPORTANT LINKS TO THINGS

Catherine interviews Yasuko Tanaka, a patent attorney, IP business consultant and founder of her own firm S-Cube Corporation. Yasuko shares how her own learning through lived experience of cross cultural communication in IP have led her to become a leader in this field in Japan. We explore her advice for people considering starting their own firm and discuss the growing popularity of IP law in Japan.  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 important the skill of communication across cultures is in international business What happened when Yasuko found herself in Washington DC on 9-11 How Yasuko's experience gave her resilience for her next brave career pivots What it was like for Yasuko to start her own firm and how she got her first customers Her favourite TV series and other fun facts  About Yasuko After graduating from Chiba University (Biochemistry, Faculty of Science) in 1990, Yasuko began working in the IP department of Teijin, followed by Pfizer Japan and 3M Japan, dealing with global patent prosecution in both English and Japanese, IP clearance and dispute, IP strategy/consulting, transactions, patent search, and IP education. Working for American multinationals, she was in a position to work closely with English speaking local representatives/counterparts on a daily basis and develop a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication. Yasuko stepped away from her last company, 3M Japan, in March 2013 to launch her own venture “S-Cube Corporation” (IP Business Consultancy) in April of that year. Her mission is to improve the global competitiveness of Japan by leveraging Intellectual Property as a business advantage and the development of human resources. In August 2013, she expanded her business, establishing S-Cube International Patent Firm. In addition to running her business, she was a part-time lecturer at the University of Toyama for a semester in 2016, as well as at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology since 2017. Ms. Tanaka's expertise and passion lie in developing IP strategies for manufacturing companies to extract greater value from their technologies, in educating IP professionals, and in supporting communication between foreign lawyers and their Japanese clients. Connect with Yasuko LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasuko-tanaka-ab0a8640/  Links Mistrale: https://www.mistrale-tokyo.com/  Soba & Co: https://sobaandco-kamiyacho.com/  新聞は 考える武器になる: https://amzn.asia/d/iOB985L  TV show about IP Department: それってパクリッじゃないですか? https://www.ntv.co.jp/sorepaku/  Connect with Catherine  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair 

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.   

How do you define your leadership values and how do you ensure they guide everything you do, from job hunting, to developing programs, recruiting members, and managing your staff? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Wendy-Jo introduces AAHPM, talks about her journey to becoming CEO, then discusses what AAHPM is doing differently to thrive. She discusses:What hospice and palliative care are, the settings they are provided in, and the professionals who provide this care.Wendy-Jo's leadership values of creativity, courage, service, justice and family.What it means to be an interdisciplinary association.How associations are never going back to what life was like before the pandemic.How AAHPM just had their two highest membership months ever.The importance of AAPHM's communities, which are meeting virtually and in person.AAHPM's four innovations: Being Interdisciplinary, Focus on Philanthropy, DE&I, and Data Analytics.How AAHPM gave interdisciplinary members voice and vote, including two new Board members who are interdisciplinary.Wendy's work with ASAE to increase the number of AAPI individuals in the association profession.References:AAHPM HomepageAAHPM Diversity, Equity & InclusionAAHPM Giving CenterReasons To Give – includes donor stories and Impact ReportsMedicare.gov provides some background on finding hospice careMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!); https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/quiet-flight; License code: KJRRI6GHC7WKCLDT

In this re-released episode of Reclaiming My Theology from American Politics (2020), Brandi is joined by the executive director of Christians for Social Action, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. They discuss politics: what politics are, how Christians often operate in them, and alternative values to guide our journey of this season. Please send questions to reclaimingmytheology@gmail.com, subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear and join us on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmytheology.Reclaiming My Theology is recorded and edited by Brandi Miller, our music is by Sanchez Fair.