Art
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The one-hit wonder is an inevitable byproduct of pop charts. The term is most prevalent in the music industry but can apply to other things or people. Have you heard Chumbawamba? Or maybe I should ask if you have heard of Tubthumping because that was their one-hit wonder? Creating one-hit wonders probably keeps some people…
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There is an endless flow of content on the topic of leadership. You could literally spend the rest of your life studying leadership and still never be sure you were doing it right because a lot of people think that there is a right and therefore wrong way to do it. Over the past few…
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Today is the opening day for Mt. Norikura Snow Resort. I headed up with two of my boys to make a few turns and enjoy some free Tonjiru pork and vegetable soup.
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Mount Norikura (乗鞍岳 3026m) is the 10th highest mountain in Japan and lies at the end of the Northern Japanese Alps. The weeks leading up to monsoon season (beginning of June to mid-July) are known for exceptionally good weather and today was no disappointment. We headed up to shoot photos and check the condition of…
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Today we headed up with some other media agencies on the first Spring Bus (春山バス) to Kuraigahara Sanso. The snow plowing crews have been working hard since the first week of April to clear over 10m of snow from Japan’s highest highway. Watch the short video below for more info.
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Norikura Kogen hosts about 100 Japanese Inns, Ryokan, B&Bs, and Pensions where people from all over Japan and the world come to enjoy time here. This quaint little mountain village at 1300-1500m is known for snow-sports in the winter and mountain climbing, hiking, cycling, and agriculture in the summer months. Many people also enjoy the…
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As a husband, father and creative I am constantly being challenged to come up with new ideas, learn new things, and grow as a leader. One of the ways I do this is by reading books, blogs and listening to Podcasts. Below are a few of my favorites from this week. Three Cognitive Biases That Stunt Your…
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As a husband, father and creative I am constantly being challenged to come up with new ideas, learn new skills, and grow as a leader. One of the ways I do this is by reading books, blogs and listening to Podcasts and then sharing them with my family, friends and coworkers. Below are a few of my…