by MKUltraman | Nov 4, 2025 | Leadership & Management, Economy, Market Innovation, Performance Optimization, Rural Revitalization, Strategic Analysis, Systems & Strategy
I just read another piece on the great “overtourism” panic. You have seen the headlines. Hordes in Asia. Beaches buried. Drunkards in the streets. The analysis points to Bali, to Phuket, and especially to Kyoto. It claims Asia has “European-style...
by MKUltraman | Nov 3, 2025 | Cryptocurrency, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Operations & Technology, Technology, Uncategorized
A new, industrial narrative is emerging for Bitcoin Mining. It is increasingly viewed as a tool for energy infrastructure. Specifically, it can be a powerful asset for Grid Stability. A new Japanese project highlights this trend. This article provides a professional...
by MKUltraman | Oct 28, 2025 | AI Strategy, Digital Transformation
The way we interact with artificial intelligence is about to change—again. OpenAI just announced a massive update that fundamentally alters what its flagship product can do. This isn’t just another small update; it’s the next major step in building the...
by MKUltraman | Oct 3, 2025 | Business in Japan, Business Strategy, Cultural Analysis, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Economy, Japanese Society, Society & Culture
A recent correspondence with a senior executive in Japan ended with a familiar, almost reflexive statement: “I forgot that – typical of my disorganized approach. I would love to improve on my work systems!” This sentiment, while seemingly a minor...
by MKUltraman | Sep 28, 2025 | Business in Japan, Japanese Society, Performance Optimization
In Japan’s highly competitive business landscape, organizational stagnation is a significant risk. Sustainable growth requires a direct and continuous investment in human capital, the primary driver of innovation and efficiency. Effective Corporate Training...
by MKUltraman | Sep 22, 2025 | Business in Japan, Japanese Society, Workflow & Workstyles
From my Meguro office, the river below has ceased to be water. Instead, it’s a sluggish, brown torrent of lukewarm instant coffee, a casualty of a nearby factory mishap. The local koi, once serene, are now jacked up on caffeine, darting about with the frantic energy...
