Aiming for World-Class Technical Capabilities | Words from the Former Sony Chairman
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In a recent news report, Nobuyuki Idei, the former chairman of Sony, stated categorically that Japan’s technological capabilities “may be falling behind, but they are certainly not advancing.” He added that it’s “better not to think” about things like “the greatness of Japan’s technological capabilities” …
The Era of Soaring Labor Costs | Major General Contractors Post Record Profits While Subcontractors Struggle
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been mowing the lawn at a local elementary school since this morning. I serviced my lawn mower a few days ago, so it’s running like a charm! It feels like it’s running way better than usual, lol. I’m totally wiped out, though… Anyway, moving on—it looks like the major general contractors are posting record profits…
The Power of Laughter and Tears | It’s Up to You to Set the Tone on Set
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been thinking, “Come to think of it, I haven’t had a good laugh in a while.” Don’t you find that as you get older, the opportunities to laugh and cry really do drop off? The Benefits of Laughter: They say that laughing heartily boosts your immune system and can even help you recover from illness. …
From Kagoshima | Kagoshima Jitsugyo Alumni Network
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Kagoshima last Saturday and Sunday, and it had been a really long time since I’d seen my classmates, seniors, and juniors from Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School—it really recharged my batteries. About half of them are working hard outside the prefecture, so it’s hard to meet up with them. Small alumni events like this one…
Job Openings for Anchor and Slope Engineering | Aichi Iwakura Ent
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m really at my wits’ end with the labor shortage. This is about our company—we’re currently hiring. We’re looking for both anchor workers and slope workers. Job Details: Number of openings: Approximately 2–5 people Work locations: Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka, Nagano Company location: Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture We’re looking for…
An Era Where Strange Things Sell Is Actually Normal | Iwakura City Summer Festival Experience
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been one of several festivals this year, and there was a summer festival in Iwakura City, where Enta is based. I was just wandering around doing a little bit of this and that in a sort of volunteer capacity, but festivals really are great! After all, the local…
What Are Joints? A Slope Engineer Explains Regular Fractures in Rock Masses, Such as Columnar Jointing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Obon holiday is over, and we’re gearing up for the end-of-year rush, but things are a bit hectic and it feels like there’s no end in sight. I wonder what’s causing this uneasy feeling… I guess we’ve reached a point where public-sector organizations can no longer rely solely on public works projects. Well…
Turn It On First | A Work Style That Doesn't Shut Down, Even During Long Vacations
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I guess most of you are wrapping up your Obon break today, right? We’re back to work on the 17th, too. Personally, I don’t really like long vacations, so I find myself wanting to get back to work sooner rather than later. Well, to be honest, I’m always working anyway, lol. Even on my days off, I end up working for a few hours…
Moved by the Akita Kanto Festival | Work That Connects Tradition to the Future
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. To be honest, I don’t really like crowds! But, you know what? I’ve been running into a lot of festivals this year! For various reasons, the other day I ended up at the Kanto Festival—one of the Three Great Festivals of Tohoku and practically synonymous with Akita! It was amazing…