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Japan's 'omotenashi' culture can offer an edge in the AI age

Anticipating people's needs will become a critical business skill

Dec 28 (Nikkei) - Automation is coming for almost everything we do. By 2030, generative artificial intelligence will replace 2.4 million jobs in the U.S. alone, one forecast predicts. For those who remain employed, AI could impact 40% of their working hours.

Companies and their leaders will need to figure out what AI cannot replace -- and infuse it across their organizations. This urgent question brought to my mind the concept of omotenashi, a Japanese mindset focused on anticipating other people's needs and creating memorable experiences for them. It is not something AI could easily master. ...continue reading

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Nagahama, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to numerous sites connected to the legacy of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From Nagahama Castle, where visitors can view Hideyoshi’s handwritten documents and the scenery he once gazed upon, to Kunitomo, a major center of firearm production that supported Japan’s unification, the area offers a rich tapestry of historical insights.

A yellow dust storm originating in China has led to the first warning of the year, with forecasts predicting its arrival in Japan, particularly in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.

For over half a century, Nagasaki Prefecture has waged a relentless battle against biker gangs, groups known for their reckless, illegal street racing that disturbed public order and endangered lives. Now, after years of intensified crackdowns, Nagasaki police have announced the virtual eradication of biker gangs, culminating in the recent disbandment of the last remaining group in January 2025.

Construction has begun on a fence under the Glico sign in Osaka's Minami district, known as 'Gurishita,' to prevent loitering and address crime-related issues.

North Safari Sapporo, which brands itself as 'Japan's most dangerous zoo,' has announced it will close at the end of September, after operating for two decades despite being in an urban planning control zone where development is restricted.

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