- Diversity is essential for business in Japan to protect talentI am Chiaki Uematsu, an architect. I work daily on various initiatives centered around diversity. One of the primary issues with diversity in Japan is the gender gap, which is among the lowest in developed countries globally. While many discussions on diversity focus on closing the gender gap, I believe we need to look beyond… Read more: Diversity is essential for business in Japan to protect talent
- I aim to establish holistic nursing in Japan and embody that intention.This time, aiming for sustainable development, I have set the concept following the “Five Great Ideas of the Universe,” concepts also adopted in the Five-Story Pagoda of Horyuji Temple. Although I still can’t articulate it well, through the teachings of my architectural mentors, I have adopted key elements of Steiner architecture, such as shapes and… Read more: I aim to establish holistic nursing in Japan and embody that intention.
- Navigating the Future: Essential Networking Skills for the AI EraHow often do you meet new people each month? How many communities do you belong to? AI is rapidly transforming our lives, and with increased longevity, maintaining the status quo means falling behind. To live comfortably, it’s essential for us to meet a variety of people. Unfortunately, our cities and buildings aren’t designed to facilitate… Read more: Navigating the Future: Essential Networking Skills for the AI Era
- About Well-being in the OfficeToday, I’d like to write about what makes an environment where one can work while feeling their best. It’s great to have a sense of fulfillment and usefulness in the workplace. Suddenly, I have a question… How many new acquaintances or friends do you all make in a month? Due to my profession in architectural… Read more: About Well-being in the Office
- Where Should Kitchens Go?With more people working full-time today compared to the past, many wish to minimize the time spent on household chores while building their careers. In this context, do we still need to cling to the idea of preparing our own meals daily? Among our clients, there are many who prefer simpler, less functional kitchens. Some… Read more: Where Should Kitchens Go?
- The Importance of Walking Around with a Carry-On SuitcaseI’m Chiaki, a Japanese architect. Currently, the inbound business is thriving, and various initiatives are providing us with more opportunities to discover the charm of regional areas we didn’t know before. However, from an architect’s perspective, there are often overlooked points in regional revitalization that seem wasteful. I have summarized these points. With the increase… Read more: The Importance of Walking Around with a Carry-On Suitcase
- Japanese Manners and DiversityIn Japan, it is generally considered bad manners for women to apply makeup on the train. Many people are conscious of time during their commutes, and the cultural emphasis on respecting others and public spaces is commendable. However, many women likely feel the need to utilize the idle time while waiting on the platform or… Read more: Japanese Manners and Diversity
- How to Create Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Without Relying on ArchitectsI’m chiaki, an architect. To those owning large buildings, have you been pondering how to respond to the recent news regarding restrooms? Today, I want to discuss a design approach for gender-neutral restrooms that can be implemented without the need for a specialist architect, aimed at corporate managers grappling with this issue. To put it… Read more: How to Create Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Without Relying on Architects