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 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 | Jun 21, 2025 | Business Design, Business in Japan, Digital Infrastructure, Productivity Systems, Scheduling & Automation, Systems & Strategy
From my Meguro apartment, time itself seems to be mocking the local flora. This morning, the cherry blossoms along the river didn’t just bloom; they exploded into existence, went through their entire life cycle, and rained down as a pale pink carpet in the span...
by MKUltraman | Feb 20, 2025 | Business in Japan, Business Strategy, Creative & Critical Thinking, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Operations & Technology, Digital Transformation, Performance Optimization, Scheduling & Automation
Japan presents a striking contradiction. Known for its cutting-edge tech—robots, bullet trains, and precision electronics—it continues to run much of its economy on outdated analog systems. Beneath the image of a hyper-modern nation lies a reality shaped by faxes,...
by MKUltraman | Feb 13, 2025 | Business Design, Business in Japan, Cultural Analysis, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Operations & Technology, Digital Transformation, Japanese Society, Society & Culture, Workflow & Workstyles
Japan’s technological reputation is a mirage. To outsiders, it is a country of bullet trains and robots. But beneath the surface lies a serious problem. A deep lack of digital skills threatens to drag its economy into stagnation. Many companies and government...
