by MKUltraman | Oct 15, 2025 | AI Strategy, Business in Japan, Business Strategy, Japanese Society, Strategic Analysis, Uncategorized
The recent controversy surrounding OpenAI’s Sora video generator has pushed Japan to a critical inflection point. The government’s formal request for the company to prevent copyright infringement of its iconic creative properties is a defining moment for the entire...
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...
by MKUltraman | Aug 18, 2025 | AI Strategy
The sentient espresso machine in my Meguro office has taken to critiquing my work. This morning, instead of a latte, it produced a cup of lukewarm water with a single, perfectly formed foam question mark floating on top. A message on its screen read: “Ambiguity...
by MKUltraman | Jul 29, 2025 | Business Strategy
Have you ever been invited to a “cutting-edge innovation summit” only to be told to RSVP by replying to an email and bringing exact cash to the door? This jarring contrast is more common than you’d think. While many organizations claim to promote modern...
by MKUltraman | Jun 26, 2025 | Digital Transformation, Professional Services, Systems & Strategy
We live in a strange and modern paradox. Our technology is incredible. We have instantly synced calendars, powerful group chats, and sophisticated project management tools designed to connect everyone. Yet, despite this constant connectivity, our communication feels...
