Nagoya Manufacturing World 2020 (Part 2) | Discover Great Products
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to introduce a product I saw at the recent Nagoya Monozukuri World 2020 that I thought, “I can use this right away!” It’s called Nord-Lock—basically, a spring washer. In other words, it’s an anti-loosening device. This thing is absolutely amazing! …
Nagoya Manufacturing World 2020 (Part 1) | Trade Show Report
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to the Aichi International Exhibition Center for the first time! It opened last year, and this was my first visit. Exhibition centers like this are just huge and spacious! It’s quite a workout just walking around there, lol. That’s because it’s a manufacturing-related trade show that’s been held here every year recently…
Job-Hunting Skills (2020 Edition) | Career Strategies in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your companies like? I imagine there are many different types—from major corporations to large local firms, and from master-apprentice businesses to sole proprietorships. Each company has its own philosophy, management style, and methods, right? Do you feel comfortable there? Or uncomfortable? It all comes down to your own…
Great Find! | 2020 Edition: Handy Gadgets
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, when I went to the barber shop, I found something like this! At first glance, I thought, “Huh!? Is this the leftover core from a drilling job?” But it’s actually just an umbrella stand made by drilling a hole in a piece of scrap marble that couldn’t be used for anything else! It’s heavy enough that it won’t tip over…
Old vs. New Terminology | Construction Industry Terms
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what “pH” is? It’s pronounced “P-H”!!!!!!? If you call it “Pe-Ha,” kids these days and young people might not understand what you mean. I looked it up, and it turns out that “Pe-Ha” is the German pronunciation, while the English pronunciation is…
Training Muscles Other Than Your Strong Points | Physical Conditioning for Slope Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was out for drinks with a friend, and we ended up talking about muscles lol. When you play sports or work out to a certain extent, you tend to focus only on the muscles you’re good at. Because of that, you tend to lose balance. When I applied that to work, the things I’m good at…
A Moment That Makes You Feel the Changing Times | The Sensibility of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I came across something called “remote witness” on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nitec_ct/status/1301706177365983232 I think this is a wonderful initiative…
Standardizing Hydraulic Hose Fittings | Improving Maintenance Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I recently upgraded my blog system, and the “Subscribe” button disappeared lol. Something seems off, so please bear with me while I get it fixed. Anyway, I’m currently replacing the hydraulic hoses on a used core drill I bought recently.  …
The Difference Between Slacking Off and Taking a Break | Finding Balance as a Slope Worker
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while I was speaking in Osaka, I was talking about the difference between slacking off and taking a breather. According to Google, “ikinu-ki” [breather] means: to relieve tension, or to take a break from a busy schedule for a while. A moment to catch one’s breath. A vent or hole for air to escape. …