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Journey Into Innovation: Japanese Large Language Models
Since the release of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022, AI applications fueled by Large Language Models (LLMs) have exploded…
Read MoreClearing the Air: Innovations and Solutions for CO2 Cleanup
Climate change continues to be one of the most pressing issues faced by humanity. The effects of global warming grow…
Read MoreStartup Insights: Japan’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
There is a long-standing perception of Japan as a society that does not tolerate failure. Craftsmanship techniques are carefully passed…
Read MoreIntersections: Brazil-Japan-America
About 2 million Japanese people live in Brazil, making the community the largest ethnic Japanese population outside of Japan. Their…
Read MoreThe 2024 Presidential Election: Uncertainties & Impacts
On November 5, 2024, America will hold its 60th presidential election. President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump are…
Read MoreSVJP Exclusive Showing: “Rolling Along”
For a special October Benkyokai, the SVJP held an in-person, exclusive showing of Bill Bradley’s One-Man Broadway Show, called “Rolling…
Read MoreConstraining AI Risks
Within the first 5 days of launching, ChatGPT accumulated over 1 million users, only to explode into 100 million users in…
Read MoreDataball: The Future of AI and Sports
The future of sports is rapidly evolving, driven by groundbreaking advancements in AI technologies. Gone are the days of relying…
Read MoreApplication Security: Redefining Digital Safety
In the current digital age, it is nearly impossible to go through daily life without entrusting personal information to digital…
Read MoreJapanese American Eats: A Celebration of Roots and Innovation
As Japanese issei immigrated to the United States, they brought with them their cultural roots and heritage in the forms…
Read MoreAI Solutions: The Transformative Approach to Senior Care
With every era of innovation comes the question, “How can we best implement this technology to better society and accelerate…
Read MoreGPT and Foundation Models: The Technology & Its Impact on Business, the Economy, and Society
The evolution of technology has taken on a breakneck pace in recent decades. Steady, monumental advancements like the printing press,…
Read MoreKorea’s Imprint on Global Entertainment and the Role of Technology
Over the last two decades, the Korean entertainment industry has rocketed to an unprecedented level of global acclaim. K-pop groups…
Read MoreSix Things to Know About Twitter and Other Social Media
According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, about half of all Americans now use social media as a news…
Read MoreThe Puzzles and Impact of the Chinese Covid Shock
After three years of strict, unyielding covid protocols, Xi Jinping’s government has suddenly reversed its zero-covid measures and reopened China’s…
Read MoreEvolution: Accelerating Innovation Through U.S., Japan, and India Connections
On November 2, 6:00PM (PT) // November 3, 10:00AM (JT), the SVJP Benkyokai featured a venture capital firm with a…
Read MoreNovember 2022 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Ivan Zhao
Speaker: Ivan Zhao, Co-founder and CEO, NotionModerator: James Kondo, Co-Chair of the SVJP Executive Committee Ivan Zhao is Co-founder and…
Read MoreAccelerating Innovation: The Rise of Japanese Startups
Japanese startups, once the “benchwarmers” sitting on the sidelines of Japan’s business sector, have now moved onto the main court…
Read MoreManaging Escalating Tensions in the Indo-Pacific Region
What explains the ever growing cycle of confrontation and worsening strategic interactions between the US and China? How can we…
Read MoreJuly 2022 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Steve Luzco
Disruptions in global supply chains are having a serious impact on all industries, from consumer electronics to automobiles to food…
Read MoreGrit and Humility: The Story of an Issei Entrepreneur
In 1956 with just $24.32 in his pocket, Akira Nagamine ventured to the United States to fulfill a 30-month contract…
Read MoreCrypto- The Promise Versus Current Reality
In January 2009 an anonymous developer under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin- the first ever decentralized cryptocurrency. Over the…
Read MoreCybersecurity and Risk Management, Keeping Up with the Evolving Landscape
What does it take to deliver quality news to readers around the world? On June 1, 6pm PT// June 2,…
Read MoreThe Decentralized Web, The Metaverse, and the “Next Big Thing”
Why did Facebook rename itself for the Metaverse? What is the metaverse & how are people experiencing it? Why are…
Read MoreScaling Up Climate Change Solutions Under Different Spheres of Influence
When it comes to climate change, experts have been measuring our carbon emissions for years, and policy-makers have come up…
Read MoreMarch 2022 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Bipul Sinha
Speaker: Bipul Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubrik Bipul Sinha is an entrepreneur, engineer, and VC with 20+ years of…
Read MoreUsing Virtual Reality to Treat Mental Illness
Mental illness is a silent epidemic that causes enormous pain and economic loss. Treatments such as psychiatric drugs have had…
Read MoreWork-Life Balance: Staying Physically, Mentally and Emotionally Fit in 2022
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform recently hosted its first monthly Benkyokai webinar of 2022: “Work-Life Balance: Staying Physically, Mentally, and…
Read MoreBeyond Abenomics: Priorities & Challenges for Japan’s New Prime Minister Kishida
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform held its December monthly Benkyokai webinar on the topic of “Beyond Abenomics: Priorities and Challenges…
Read More2021 Annual Corporate Members’ Retreat
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted its flagship event, the 2021 Annual Corporate Members’ Retreat on November 19 & 20. …
Read MoreNovember 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Lloyd B. Minor
SpeakerLloyd B. MinorThe Dean of The School of Medicine at Stanford UniversityFormer Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at…
Read MoreBeyond Abenomics: Priorities & Challenges for Japan’s New Prime Minister Kishida
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform held its December monthly Benkyokai webinar on the topic of “Beyond Abenomics: Priorities and Challenges…
Read MoreCreating the Future of Healthcare Through Digital Technology
Healthcare is becoming more of a societal problem with chronic diseases impacting whole communities, not just individuals. Using breakthrough technology…
Read MorePost-Game Retrospective: The Economic, Political, and Social Impact of the Tokyo Olympics
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform held its October monthly Benkyokai webinar, “Post-Game Retrospective: The Economic, Political and Social Impact of…
Read MoreMPower: Shaping a Better World Through ESG Investing
Our September Benkyokai discussed the three co-founders’ personal and professional journeys leading to their partnership, their strategic and unique advantage…
Read MoreThe Evolution of ITOCHU’s Business Model and Sustainability of Society
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform’s August monthly Benkyokai webinar featured Claire Chino, President & CEO, ITOCHU International Inc. Itochu is…
Read MoreWhy Clubhouse and the Social Audio is the Future of the Creator Economy
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the July monthly Benkyokai webinar to learn from James Andrews, Social media influencer, Entrepreneur,…
Read MoreJune 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Meg Whitman
From turning an unknown startup into a world-class company to revitalizing a struggling established IT company with bold reforms, Meg…
Read MoreFrom Wall Street to Silicon Valley: Adapting, Resetting and Reinventing in the Age of AI
Junta Nakai began his career trading stocks, but by 2017 his company had gone from 600 traders down to 2…
Read MoreDigital Japan 2030
SVJP hosted a webinar focusing on “2030 Japan Digital Reforms,” which was released by the American Chamber of Commerce in…
Read MoreLocal Government Tackling Global Issues
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform’s May monthly Benkyokai webinar discussed “Local Government Tackling Global Issues” featuring three Japanese American Bay…
Read MoreThe Art of Storytelling: Changing the World One Story at a Time
SVJP hosted our April Benkyokai to hear from one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2020, and the…
Read MoreYankee Noodle Dandy: Building a ramen business in the U.S.
SVJP welcomed Kenshiro Uki, President of Sun Noodle North America and Hiro Hasegawa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ramen Hero as our…
Read MoreLeading with Passion and Values: Changing Japan’s Job-Seeking Landscape
Wantedly is a social hiring platform that allows companies and talents to meet based on shared mission, vision, and passion,…
Read MoreJanuary 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Jerry Yang
In late January 2021, we held our first roundtable of the year, featuring Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, a well-known Japanophile,…
Read MoreThe Year of Cybersecurity
The year 2020 has been like no other in recent time. While private companies and government organizations have made amazing…
Read MoreIkigai: Finding Purpose Through a Journey of Entrepreneurship in Japan
In 2008, a trip to Kyoto lead Victoria Tsai to a meeting with a geisha and a discovery of their…
Read MoreThe 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. – Japan Relations
The November 3rd U.S. presidential election is the most consequential in our lifetime. President Donald Trump and former Vice President…
Read MoreJapan: Capitalism That Works
Japan has what it takes to be a global champion economy, admired not just for socio-political stability but also for…
Read MoreY-Combinator: Road to Silicon Valley
Together with Y Combinator (YC), the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted a virtual event: “Road to Silicon Valley” on October…
Read MoreHow Virtual Worlds Will Change Our Lives Forever
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted their monthly Benkyokai webinar: “HOW VIRTUAL WORLDS WILL CHANGE OUR LIVES FOREVER, Case Study:…
Read MoreVenture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the Benkyokai webinar: “Venture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley”. The webinar…
Read MoreJapan’s Energy Sector: Changes and Innovations for Sustainability
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the Benkyokai webinar, “Japan’s Energy Sector: Changes and Innovations for Sustainability”. The speakers provided…
Read MoreRakuten’s Culture for Globalization and its PMI Impact
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted a Benkyokai webinar featuring Mr. Shinji “Sandy” Kimura, Chief Strategy Officer of Rakuten USA,…
Read MoreThe Corona Virus, U.S. Presidential Election and U.S. Japan Relations
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted its first Benkyokai webinar. It discussed the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the…
Read MoreAdobe’s Chief Product Officer discusses his professional journey
(Palo Alto – April 3, 2019) Scott Belsky, executive, entrepreneur, author, investor, and Adobe’s Chief Product Officer, sat down with Tab…
Read MoreFounder & CEO of Treasure Data discusses founding and running an enterprise
(Palo Alto – March 6, 2019) Hiro Yoshikawa, VP & General Manager, Data Business at Arm and Founder & CEO…
Read MoreRipple Executive Discusses Blockchain with SVJP
(Palo Alto – January 9, 2019) Emi Yoshikawa, Senior Director of Joint Venture Partnerships at Ripple, sat down with Wayne…
Read MoreJAPAN HOUSE : New Public Diplomacy Initiative
(Palo Alto – December 5, 2018) Yuko Kaifu, President of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, shared how the JAPAN HOUSE helps…
Read MoreSVJP Monthly Benkyokai
On August 4, 2016, the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted an inaugural monthly meeting, which has come to be known…
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