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 22, 2025 | Lifestyles, Government, Japanese Society
The international press has found its shiny new object. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female Prime Minister, is being presented not just as a politician, but as a heavy metal iconoclast. It’s a compelling, easily digestible narrative: the “Iron Lady”...
by MKUltraman | Aug 14, 2025 | Brand Strategy, Strategic Analysis
It is now 12:28 PM on a Wednesday in Meguro, and the lunchtime rush outside my window is at its zenith—a high-energy, perfectly executed symphony of purpose. Couriers on electric bikes weave through crowds with practiced precision, office workers move with a shared...
by MKUltraman | Aug 7, 2025 | Business Strategy
Over the weekend, I saw a masterclass in business strategy at a pizza parlor in Western Shonan. The place was humming with an energy that had very little to do with the (excellent) food itself. What I witnessed was a level of intentionality that most companies...
by MKUltraman | Jul 22, 2025 | Economy, Japanese Society, Politics, Strategic Analysis
Recent elections in Japan feel like empty rituals. Beneath the performance of democracy, my analysis reveals a deep-seated void. The core issue is Japan’s political paralysis, a condition that prevents any meaningful progress. The political class fails to offer...
