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Human Centered AI: Ep.009 - The Iwakura Principle

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In 1871, Japan sent half its government overseas. For two years.

This isn't ancient history. It's a blueprint for AI transformation.

The Iwakura Mission included sitting cabinet ministers, future prime ministers, and a six-year-old girl who would later appear on the 5,000-yen note.

They didn't send junior staff to "figu...

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Microsoft Partnership, Academy Updates, and Spatial Intelligence | Human-Centered AI Ep. 008

Three signals from the AI frontier this week. Each one reshapes how we think about AI readiness.

SIGNAL 1: Microsoft Partnership
DTJ is now Microsoft's official training partner for AI education in Japan—working with government officials and policymakers. When governments invest in AI literacy (not j...

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The Third Way - The Intrapreneur's Path from Inside with Junichi Yamashita

When people talk about innovation, they present two choices: leave and start fresh, or stay and accept the status quo. But there's a third way—proven in Japanese organizations by someone who's walked this path multiple times.
Junichi Yamashita built digital products used by millions—Coke ON (65M downloads), multiple ...

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「イノベーションが必要」と言われても、実際どう進めればいいのか。多くの方が同じ悩みを抱えています。

今回は、コカ・コーラでCoke ON（6500万DL）を育て、楽天で複数の新規事業を立ち上げてきた山下純一さんをお迎えし、社内で新しいことを始める「現実的な方法」について語っていただきました。理論ではなく、実際の現場で使える具体的な知恵。成功も失敗も含めた、率直な対話です。

✅ この対談から得られること

この47分間の対談では、以下のような実践的な知見をお届けします：

・新規事業を始める際の、最初の具体的なステップ ・社内で味方（スポンサー）を見つけ、巻き込んでいく方法 ・経営層の理解を得るための「30％ルール」の活用法 ・デジタル専門家でなくても、DXをリードできる理由 ・本業を続けながら、新しい挑戦を持続可能にする工夫 ・外部パートナーやコンサルタントとの効果的な協働の仕方

すべて、山下さんご自身の経験に基づいたお話です。

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The Legal Bridge: Technology to Trust | S3E8

Guest: Darryl Osuch - Unit Manager, Legal Operations at JERA Co., Inc. | Host of The Legal Ops Podcast

Episode Length: 51 minutes

Episode Description

"I feel like I'm fighting an education battle."

Darryl Osuch identifies what many organizations are missing about AI adoption. Not a technology battle. Not a process battle. An education battle.

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Validation Architecture, Not Validation Effort | Human Centered AI Ep 007

Deloitte Australia delivered a $440,000 AI-assisted report. The client discovered fake citations, non-existent authors, and books that were never written.

This isn't about criticizing Deloitte - they're tackling what we're all facing. How do you validate AI output without destroying the speed advantage?

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"This is the next generation AI-powered convenience store that will become the standard."

When Lawson and KDDI made this bold claim about their Real Tech store in Tokyo, we had to see it ourselves. As AI implementation practitioners, we learn as much from ambitious attempts as we do from polished successes.

The press releases promised, 14 AI cameras for personalized recommendations, intelli...

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Security expert Jonathan Baier joins Brittany Arthur to explore how business leaders can approach AI security strategically. Learn practical frameworks for implementing AI while protecting what matters most to your organization.

What You'll Learn

Reframe Security as Strategy

• How security teams can accelerate AI initiatives rather than slow them down
• The three types of AI security every executive must underst...

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We're living through what Dr. Staples calls "an inflection point with the global political economy"—a moment when the assumptions that guided business strategy for decades no longer apply. For senior executives, this creates both unprecedented complexity and extraordinary opportunity.

This 50-minute conversation offers something rare: the strategic depth to understand not just what's changing, but h...

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塚本奈々美さんに迫る - モータースポーツとビジネス界のあらゆるルールを打ち破った女性。ブラジル生まれ、日本育ちの移民の子として育ち、レーシング・ドリフト・ラリーの3分野で活躍する世界唯一の女性プロドライバー（有名な「三刀流」）でありながら、大陸をまたぐパーソナルブランド帝国を築き上げた彼女の物語。

このエピソードで学べること

✨「人と違う」ことを最大のビジネス武器に変える方法

✨ 男性社会でスポンサーシップを獲得した個人ブランディング戦略

✨ なぜ専門化ではなく「アンド」アプローチを選んだのか（あなたも実践可能）

✨ チャンス評価とブランド保護のための意思決定フレームワーク

✨ 高速モータースポーツから学ぶ驚きのビジネス教訓

人生を変える洞察

💡 「あなたのような人」が存在しない業界での生き抜き方

💡  日本のビジネス文化における本物の関係構築術

💡  なぜ彼女が自動車メーカーになろうとしているのか（本当です！）

💡  東...

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合同会社デザイン思考日本の2025年の未来シグナルの研究について、2人の特別な共同ホスト、つまり2つのAI音声と共に深く掘り下げます。ビジネスのやり方を再構築する4つの重要なトレンドを探求していきます：

🔸 AI + Human - AIと人間の知性が協力パートナーとして機能 

🔸 Autonomous Partnerships - 戦略的独立性を持って動作するAIエージェント

🔸 Immersive Reality - 物理世界とデジタル世界のシームレスな融合 

🔸 Biological Interactions - 人間の生物学的反応に応答するテクノロジー

我々のAIゲストが、先進的なリーダーたちの戦略的決定を既に推進している研究を分析します。これは、テクノロジーが実際にどこに向かっているのかについて、内部者の視点を得ることと考えてください。

Signals研究は、我々の戦略的業務における内部指針として始まりました。我々が発見した...

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We're diving deep into Design Thinking Japan's Future Signals 2025 research with two special co-hosts, two AI voices exploring the four critical trends reshaping how business gets done:

🔸 AI + Human - AI and human intelligence as collaborative partners 

🔸 Autonomous Partnerships - AI agents operating with strategic independence 

🔸 Immersive Reality - Physical and digital worlds becoming seamless 

🔸 Biol...

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Welcome to the Business Karakie Podcast. Today's episode reveals the untapped potential of AI through design leadership. Design expert Fede Ponce shares how multimodal design systems - not just visual interfaces - are the key to building trust in AI. From autonomous vehicles to daily digital interactions, Fede offers surprising insights about how emotions and cultural context shape successful AI adoption. Join us...

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Welcome to this episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of design thinking and change management with Ryan Hart, a seasoned expert in customer experience and innovation. Ryan's journey spans multiple industries and continents, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his work with global giants like PwC, HSBC, and Pacific Life.

In this episode, Ryan shares his in...

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Welcome to this episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast, where we explore the intricate dynamics of manufacturing in Japan as a foreign-led startup. Today, I am incredibly proud to introduce Beau Becker, a unique mix of entrepreneur, executive, and engineer, who is making waves in Japan's business landscape. Beau is the Founder of Reiwa Pharmaceuticals and brings a wealth of experience in international business d...

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先日のビジネスカラオケポッドキャストでは、Beau Becker氏が日本の製造業について語りました。彼は、成功するためには製造パートナーとの信頼関係が欠かせないと強調し、工場を直接訪問して信頼を築く重要性を説きました。また、スタートアップにとって、信頼できるパートナーを見つけることや品質を維持することが大きな課題であることも共有しました。そのため、初期の製品デザインに対して柔軟性を持ち、製造能力に合わせて適応させることが求められると述べました。

外国人でもあるにもかかわらず、Beauさんは私にもっと日本語のエピソードを復活させるよう勧めてくれた。だから、久しぶりの日本語エピソードとして彼を紹介できることをとても嬉しく思う。

さらに、彼は日本語スキルの重要性にも触れ、日本の製造業者との円滑なコミュニケーションのためには日本語が不可欠であると強調しました。Beau Becker氏は、日本の製造業は高...

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Matthew Kyle is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of weConnect and Co-Founder of Arigato Travel. Matthew shares his remarkable skill in taking a vision to venture, not as the No. 1 but as the No. 2. This important story highlights the often underappreciated role of the second-in-command in business success.

Matthew's career is a testament to the power of adaptability, having transitioned from professiona...

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Welcome to another episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast! Today, we have Kyoko Takeyama joining us. Kyoko is a distinguished communication coach with a rich background in helping professionals articulate their unique stories by overcoming their limiting beliefs. With her Japanese heritage, American upbringing, and nearly two decades in Spain, Kyoko brings a truly global perspective to her work and I'm sure lots...

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Why This Chat with Tyson Batino is a Must-Listen

Ever find yourself wondering how some entrepreneurs seem to effortlessly scale their businesses, transforming from solopreneurs to leaders of thriving enterprises? Or perhaps you've hit a plateau in your growth trajectory and are searching for that breakthrough strategy? If so, our deep dive with Tyson Batino is your treasure map.

Here's what we talk a...