Diverse conflicts have had a great influence on the world since ancient times. Human beings will not throw away strife. It is a fact on the history of the earth. In the situation Japan and Taiwan have good relations by some miracle.
Why have they been able to maintain it? Both nations shared lots of values in the period of Japanese rule. Moreover, after Japan left Taiwan in 1945, even though the countries are in the absence of diplomatic relations, people in Japan and Taiwan have been continuing private cultural exchange. It is the most important factor.
I think Sakura, cherry blossom, is one of them. The flower is not only in Japan but also in East Asia including Taiwan, making people in the area touched and comfortable regardless of cultural difference and political conflict. Therefore, it is just like a symbol of peace.
The problem about Taiwan and China is very difficult, so the relation between them will not be improved in a short period of time. Meanwhile, the collaborations made by Japan, Taiwan and Korea are easy to proceed compared to it. Sakura will be a catalyst to promote the movement if the way to utilize it is designed properly.
When you watch Sakura only in Japan, you will think it is a flower of Japanese soul. However, considering that it ejxists in the other countries, we can say that it has a role connecting people all over the world. Taking good care of the viewpoint, I’d like to keep explore the possibility of the flower.
World Notes
2026-03-15
Share the music I like with you
I introduce a song to people all over the world when I feel like it. Let's have fun with me!
2026-03-08
2025-11-18
Japan and Taiwan
I hope the interesting and exciting collaborations between them will be promoted through the incredible power of music. The following is the playlist I created on Spotify to support the action, especially realizing the visions of young persons. It is like a music festival produced by people in Japan and Taiwan.
2024-10-23
The work experience of Hiroshi Fujioka
Born in Azumino, Nagano, Japan on Oct 7, 1978
Graduated from Media Design, Faculty of Education, Tohoku University on Mar 31, 2002
My specialties are managing classes in STEAM education and promoting philanthropy education, for example, the activities of Tohoku University Fund, Japan Fundraising Association and Fujioka Research Group, which has the purpose to bring out the potential of university students and young members of society through dealing with social issues. In addition, it is so exciting for me to make interesting collaborations, produce music festivals that entertain people all over the world and improve the management of Starbucks, Uber Technologies and Alpico Holdings as a shareholder who can think about diverse problems from viewpoints of customers and partners.
The skills I possess are active learning, management, problem solving, strategy, event production, mathematics and web design.
Projects
Azumino International Music Festival
Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
Managing as a vice president and public relations officer was my role.
TEDxMatsumoto
Sep 2014 - May 2015
I participated in it as a partner and advisor.
Matsumoto Music Festival
Mar 2005 - Apr 2012
It drew about 5,000 audiences per time. I served as an executive producer.
Date Rock Festival
Feb 2000 - Sep 2001
The highly motivated students at light music clubs of Tohoku University founded the festival to liven up Sendai by the power of the youth. I'm one of them.
Tohoku University International Festival
Aug 1998 - Dec 1998
I created exciting collaborations with international students.
Organizations
Tohoku University Fund
Partner and Promoter of Philanthropy Education
Apr 2020 - Present
It supports diverse projects of Tohoku University, which make people all over the world very excited.
Fujioka Research Group
Founder and Manager
May 2017 - Present
The purpose is to bring out the potential of university students and young members of society through dealing with social issues. We have projects about public transportation and passive smoking.
Japan Fundraising Association
Partner and Promoter of Philanthropy Education
Apr 2015 - Present
We innovate the society with fundrasing.
2023-12-27
Feel Taiwan and Singapore
People all over the world went overseas mostly for the purpose of travel in 2023 because the influence of coronavirus is weaker and weaker. I'm one of them as well.
I visited Taiwan 2 times and Singapore a time this year. They are my favorite nations, so I often go to them. The aim of this travel is to research Starbucks Experience, how they utilize digital technology in public transportation and the current state of them after the pandemic of coronavirus.
First, I checked the services of Starbucks as a shareholder of the company, which includes Tianyu, the 1st store in Taiwan, and Liat Towers, the 1st store in Singapore. While staying abroad, I'm so exhausted by the difference of cultures and languages. In the situation what heals me is the comfortable time at Starbucks. This experience shows the cafe is not only Third Place but also Haven for people from other countries, that is, it has a part like assistance for displaced persons.
Second, mobilities optimized by digital technology are very convenient. In Singapore when you get on public transportation, it is possible to use the contactless payment of credit card. By the way, it is introduced not only in Singapore but also in London and New York City. In Japan IC card, for example, Suica, is mainstream and the contactless payment of credit card is still in the experimental stage.
IC card has a weak point. It is that you need to make a deposit regularly. However, doing that on the contactless payment of credit card is not essential. In other words there is no action to move money in advance, so you can ride trains without concern for details. It is very good for customers.
The another topic is that I verified the quality of Uber in Taiwan and Grab in Singapore, which are ridesharing services. It made me so excited and feel they have a great potential. Customers are able to share the detailed information of operation with drivers via the internet all the time, so the latter have difficulty to commit frauds. This is the advantage of the service. It isn’t doing business in Japan but I hope it will start activities as soon as possible.
Third, people in Taiwan and Singapore are walking for the future strongly. For instance, the food stand streets have as much energy as the days before the pandemic of coronavirus. Besides, persons who wear masks in the nations are considerably less than Japan and use masks at the right time according to not being swayed by unreliable information but understanding the function of them. I think it means deciding how to live using your own judgment is crucial.
As you can see, visiting Taiwan and Singapore after the pandemic of coronavirus, I was able to think about the nature of things and solutions for issues through diverse experiences. Next year I will move forward to realize my visions on the basis of applying the contents into action plans.
I visited Taiwan 2 times and Singapore a time this year. They are my favorite nations, so I often go to them. The aim of this travel is to research Starbucks Experience, how they utilize digital technology in public transportation and the current state of them after the pandemic of coronavirus.
First, I checked the services of Starbucks as a shareholder of the company, which includes Tianyu, the 1st store in Taiwan, and Liat Towers, the 1st store in Singapore. While staying abroad, I'm so exhausted by the difference of cultures and languages. In the situation what heals me is the comfortable time at Starbucks. This experience shows the cafe is not only Third Place but also Haven for people from other countries, that is, it has a part like assistance for displaced persons.
Second, mobilities optimized by digital technology are very convenient. In Singapore when you get on public transportation, it is possible to use the contactless payment of credit card. By the way, it is introduced not only in Singapore but also in London and New York City. In Japan IC card, for example, Suica, is mainstream and the contactless payment of credit card is still in the experimental stage.
IC card has a weak point. It is that you need to make a deposit regularly. However, doing that on the contactless payment of credit card is not essential. In other words there is no action to move money in advance, so you can ride trains without concern for details. It is very good for customers.
The another topic is that I verified the quality of Uber in Taiwan and Grab in Singapore, which are ridesharing services. It made me so excited and feel they have a great potential. Customers are able to share the detailed information of operation with drivers via the internet all the time, so the latter have difficulty to commit frauds. This is the advantage of the service. It isn’t doing business in Japan but I hope it will start activities as soon as possible.
Third, people in Taiwan and Singapore are walking for the future strongly. For instance, the food stand streets have as much energy as the days before the pandemic of coronavirus. Besides, persons who wear masks in the nations are considerably less than Japan and use masks at the right time according to not being swayed by unreliable information but understanding the function of them. I think it means deciding how to live using your own judgment is crucial.
As you can see, visiting Taiwan and Singapore after the pandemic of coronavirus, I was able to think about the nature of things and solutions for issues through diverse experiences. Next year I will move forward to realize my visions on the basis of applying the contents into action plans.
2022-11-05
Music is a part of my life
I wanted to be a professional guitarist, composer and arranger when I was a student. However, I don't think so now because I realized that producing stages where musicians can represent their emotions freely through music and dance is my role. I play the guitar, write songs and arrange them but cannot create many works as a professional, so I will continue to do them at my own pace.
By the way, my favorite musicians are as below. Def Leppard, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Goo Goo Dolls, Andrew McMahon, Green Day, Yellowcard, Motor Ace, Van Halen, Andy Timmons, Mr. Big, Cyndi Lauper, The Police, Foo Figthers, Taylor Swift, Polyphia, Joe Inoue, Perfume and Five New Old.
By the way, my favorite musicians are as below. Def Leppard, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Goo Goo Dolls, Andrew McMahon, Green Day, Yellowcard, Motor Ace, Van Halen, Andy Timmons, Mr. Big, Cyndi Lauper, The Police, Foo Figthers, Taylor Swift, Polyphia, Joe Inoue, Perfume and Five New Old.