I attended a faculty get-together at “Teppan Dining JUJU” 🍴 The distinctive calligraphy logo was impressive 🥂
Senior professors told me, “If you want something done, ask a busy person” and “That’s why work keeps coming your way.” A seemingly paradoxical truth? 🤔 Perhaps it’s a cumulative effect of positive feedback.
It seems that completing tasks and wrapping things up are highly valued. I learned a lot from these wise professors 🧐
I gave a gift to our secretary who’s leaving in March 🎁 We’re grateful for her help in managing two research labs. I chose items I’d never seen before, like specialty sweets from Tohoku and Piyorin chocolate crunch 🐥
When asked, “Professor, are you the adventurous type?” I replied, “Yes.” It’s in my nature to find value in rare things.
We’re thankful for her steady work. She’ll be helping with the family business next – I’m sure she’ll do great! 👍
Another year older! 👏 This year I juggled multiple responsibilities like a chess master – handling student inquiries, managing journal articles as editor-in-chief, and grants. 🔥
My curiosity and love of learning keep me motivated. 🧐 I genuinely enjoy the new insights gained through student interactions and academic work. 🤓
As cherry blossoms begin to bloom 🌸, I’m reminded that life continues flowing. In the coming year, I’ll build on my experiences, embrace my uniqueness, and share my thoughts. 😏🤩
Visiting my hometown, we stopped by a local bakery. Mom appreciated the quality ingredients, while I observed from a tech perspective 👀
The AI-powered checkout system “Bakery Scan” amazed me! It instantly identifies bread just by placing it on the counter. Yet surprisingly, the overall process still takes quite some time. The staff handling drinks and custom salads 🥗 seemed to slow things down 🤔
If I were a business owner, I might consider implementing it if the system is affordable and I only sold bread 😎 I’m such a tech guy! But in the end, the bread itself is what matters most, right? 🧐
At a graduation party’s second round at Tairyo izakaya in Toyohashi, a student asked me, “Do you ever get angry at students?” I wondered if they were trying to gauge my threshold for anger.
When considering the seven deadly sins, I cannot tolerate dishonesty born from greed 🤔 Neglect due to laziness, like failing to restock supplies or fix broken equipment, is also unacceptable. However, I don’t get angry at honest mistakes.
When I replied, “What makes you angry? You don’t get angry at ChatGPT or cars, right?” a student responded, “But we have hearts, so it’s okay to have expectations for us.” 🙃 I wonder if they think that not showing anger means I don’t have expectations for them?
The gap between expectations and reality can lead to disappointment, but rather than getting angry, I prefer to reflect on my teaching methods 😌🌱 I’ve noticed that students who ask questions like this tend to be quite bright and are often enjoying the psychological safety they feel in our relationship 😊
While visiting my parents’ home, my 6-year-old nephew collected batteries and coins 🔋 and proudly declared himself ‘rich.’ Then he asked, ‘Can these turn into gold?’ 💰
I explained that they can’t become gold because they’re made of different atomic elements. His question seems inspired by Minecraft, where he’s learned to craft and transform items in the digital world 💭
I cherish this relationship where we can have these conversations and his curious mindset. I am not able to give him dreams of alchemy, but I can certainly nurture his dreams of crafting 👦🏻
Our lab’s farewell party saw five M2 students graduate 😂 I suppose they had a relaxed research life. Wishing them success in their future endeavors 🙏
Surprisingly, we had a quiz competition! I felt a bit embarrassed as some questions were from my posts 😱
Our lab is the antithesis of uniform efficiency. With diverse backgrounds, lab management is challenging 🌍 Due to religious reasons, it’s difficult to choose food that everyone can eat. If we go for a common denominator restaurant, both sides might end up unsatisfied 🤔 An Indian restaurant seems like a good option, but I’d like to organize a home party-style event to ensure everyone’s satisfaction.
We attended our son’s elementary school graduation today. The stage was beautifully prepared, showing the children’s emotions clearly 🎓✧ I wished I’d been more involved with the school, but my work made it difficult 🤔 Still, seeing my son grown enough for this new journey was amazing, and we’re thankful to all teachers and community members 🙏
For lunch, we visited “Nameshi Dengaku Icho” 🍴 30-minute wait even on a weekday! We enjoyed aromatic dengaku (miso-glazed tofu), nameshi (rice mixed with green vegetables), and delicate soup. Though I’m not vegetarian myself, this place uses only plant proteins 🌱 Perfect for international students too. 🔍 (Need to check if soup is halal)
Both the graduation ceremony and Toyohashi’s famous nameshi dengaku will remain in my heart, making today truly memorable 🌷
We have radio recording work at the university 🎙️ Mr. Yoshio Watanabe, the radio personality, came and we talked about Euglena robots 🔬 This is my third time appearing (once every 4 years). He said we could do it more frequently. I enjoy sharing my ideas, so a shorter cycle might be nice. The broadcast will be on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Hideaways for Ducks and Humans Alike Running through Toyohashi, I can’t help but notice the ducks’ habitats. If I were a duck, where would I hang out?
One spot is the Nakajima Sewage Treatment Plant 😲 Must be a great place with plenty of food. Humans are prohibited from entering. But the ducks’ hiding spot is exposed from above on the Route 23 Bypass. Nearby, you’ll often see humans taking breaks in their work vehicles.
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