to John Coltrane’s drummer Elvin Ray Jones National Sawdust has always existed as an “in-between” venue – they offer a mix of seated and standing-room shows, and a wide breadth of artists and genres. But sometimes the execution of staging doesn’t accurately match the style or “vibe” of the programming. This rang true for the opening performance by electronic musician Motion Graphics (aka Joe Williams) the show began in a drone-y soundscape made from textural field recordings and vocal samples (some by recognizable artists) the height of the stage prevented ground floor attendees from understanding what instruments were being used The hesitant audience finally felt compelled to applaud after the highlight of Williams’ set – a piece with sweeping orchestral arpeggiations and upbeat rhythmic patterns there was a disconnection between this performance and the space While it seemed to be a hybrid ambient DJ set the entire mix wasn’t loud enough in the room and Williams faded out each track rather than create blends This failed to establish a “contract” between artist and audience His final track ended with a spoken “thank you,” and he looked up to thank us too When the stage reset between acts, so did the mood. I found myself highly interested in the Ableton session in view from Shimizu’s collaborator’s station – it was meticulously organized with about 50 track lanes, all with their own effect racks. The lights dimmed and Ray Kunimoto walked on stage and picked up a shō The set began ceremoniously – beating clusters were drawn out of silences like melting icicles Shimizu walked across the stage with his saxophone in the dark and Shimizu’s saxophone exploded into the room Shimizu juxtaposed rich melodies with urgent vocalizations He and Kunimoto seamlessly married the instrumental performance with digital elements – octave displacers and spidery grains coalesced to enhance the vibrancy of his saxophone and electronic wind instrument (EWI) Kunimoto knew when to make swift transitions or sharp cut-offs The connection shared between the two was mesmerizing The duo traversed jazzier terrains with Shimizu taking masterfully developed solos; minimal and sentimental through-composed works for saxophone and piano; and dancier tracks comprising layers upon layers of live looping and percussion There was always an experimental edge – once a pattern was established he’d interject with shrieks or growls; bursts of improvisation; snippets of ASMR and ambient samples; and rhythmic hemiolas atop the grooves Shimizu emits so much vitality through his music He thanked and addressed us after each piece connecting with us despite the physical elevation The most unforgettable point of the evening was when he put down the horn and performed a song for us at the mic We were conducted to clap in time together – miraculously we kept steady the entire six minutes reading lyrics off of postcard-sized papers he’d toss the paper into the crowd – several times they’d backspin and hit him on the way down Shimizu kept us engaged for the entire performance He told us “I love you guys” before a mindblowing virtuosic finale in which he pulled out all the stops An unending stream of applause brought him back out for an encore – he dazzled us with one of his acclaimed Bach cello suite arrangements on saxophone with piano accompaniment The theme of “cycles” was present on this first day of spring It felt monumental for Shimizu to present solo work in the US for the first time – in three sold-out nights – after several reissues between 2015-2022 garnered new This show was not a “rediscovery” or reinvention but a reintroduction and well-earned recognition of the exceptional artistry that Shimizu has exhibited for over four decades I CARE IF YOU LISTEN is an editorially-independent program of the American Composers Forum and is made possible thanks to generous donor and institutional support Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and may not represent the views of ICIYL or ACF You can support the work of ICIYL with a tax-deductible gift to ACF. 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You can support the work of ICIYL with a gift to ACF Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here News Arts Dean and Distinguished Professor of Film and Digital Media Celine Parreñas Shimizu will become the next dean of the School of Theater She will step down from her position at UC Santa Cruz in June 2025 building a “beloved community” that empowers individuals and enables and amplifies the collective capabilities of faculty the division revised five undergraduate majors to reflect a more global curriculum She secured a $500,000 University of California Office of the President grant for Advancing Faculty Diversity through Curriculum Reform in the Arts the first online undergraduate major program in the UC system the Arts Division gained several state-of-the-art facilities the first climate-controlled collecting gallery at UCSC She advanced fundraising efforts highlighted by two new endowed chairs and several student scholarships including her family’s donation to honor her son the “Lakas Shimizu Memorial Scholarship.” With the support of her Arts Dean’s Advocacy Council she hosted alumni and donor events in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley to bring alumni into the fold (especially recent alumni) and welcome new supporters Dean Celine has served as convenor of the Divisional Deans co-chaired the Strategic Planning Committee for an Inclusive and Thriving Campus Community and served on the Budget Advisory Committee and the Revenue Augmentation Committee she has served on the Advancing Faculty Diversity Board and the inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leadership Council and represented the system at the state legislature on the importance of the arts in Science titled The Movies of Racial Childhoods: Screening Self-Sovereignty in Asian/America (2024) So to Speak (2025) and 80 Years Later (2022) I will share plans for interim divisional leadership later this quarter Please join me in thanking Dean Celine for her service to UC Santa Cruz and congratulating her on this new chapter in her career I am thrilled she will remain our colleague at the University of California Sincerely,LoriLori KletzerCampus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Affirm spinoff Resolve raised $60m from investors including its parent company.. Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund Kaz Shimizu has been promoted to group leader of the KDDI Open Innovation Fund, a corporate VC fund managed by Japanese telecoms firm KDDI in partnership with VC firm Global Brain. Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman, who has moved to Mizuho Financial As group leader at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund Shimizu is responsible for overseeing Japan’s market entry for international investment projects while supporting Japanese startups in their expansion into global markets Shimizu took on the role of leader for KDDI’s accelerator programme KDDI Mugen Labo a business co-creation platform under the Open Innovation Programme which combines startup technologies and ideas with a range of real assets from enterprises The programme is associated with 101 Japanese enterprises Shimizu joined KDDI in 2007 where he worked on developing search engine business partnerships and launching new service initiatives He moved to KDDI America in 2011 where he managed the company’s investments in US startups and aided their expansion into the Japanese market KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund was established in 2012 and has invested approximately $275m in 151 startups The fund invests in artificial intelligence Shimizu was a GCV Rising Star in 2016 Oishani Mitra is the content manager for Global Corporate Venturing Which corporates are backing which startups Find details about global CVC units in the CVC Directory Comprehensive data on the current trends in corporate investment GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation Across our three services - News & Analysis and the GCV Institute - we create a network-rich environment for global innovation and capital to meet and thrive At the heart of our community sits the GCV Leadership Society providing privileged access to all our services and resources Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Tricycle is a nonprofit that depends on reader support and deep listening advocate on the Buddhist threads that connect his vast and varied produce Chee Shimizu has shaped Japan’s underground music scene for decades—as a DJ, curator, writer, producer, and record store owner. His cult book Obscure Sound is one of the most important recent record guides to cover more experimental styles of music ordered by categories such as “organic,” “psychedelic,” “spiritual,” “experimental,” “cosmic,” “meditative,” and “floating.” The revised edition also contains chapters on Japanese ambient and new age These days, when he’s not DJing on the international club circuit, showcasing his extensive music collection on his monthly NTS radio show or hosting his long-running audiophile “Sci-Fi” event in Tokyo a quiet residential area on the western outskirts of the Japanese capital whose spiritual practice deeply informs his musical activities Tricycle author Stephan Kunze caught up with the tastemaker about his journey How did you originally get in touch with music Then I learned about the acid jazz movement in London and others were leading the club jazz scene [in Tokyo] I began to visit their events and buy records that they were playing: hard bop Your style of DJing has been described as “free-form.” You say that you do not intend to belong to any scene but feel connected to many scenes It has been over thirty years since I started DJing I have played many different styles of music They are people from very different scenes but I am interacting with people from different scenes and if my personality matches what they are looking for Reconstructions by Chee Shimizu + miku-mari When you say “deep listening,” are you referring to the practice developed by the late composer Pauline Oliveros? No, I discovered and practiced the concept of [what I call] deep listening through my own musical activities. My practice originated from a regular party at the listening bar SHeLTeR in Hachioji It’s been more than twenty years since I first DJ’ed there SHeLTeR had an environment well-suited for so-called audiophiles The sound was truly special—an experience unlike anything I had encountered elsewhere I became deeply engaged in crafting a narrative for the night I did this alongside my dearest friend and the greatest DJ Listening carefully changed something in me The term “deep listening” is something we adopted simply because we had no other name for what we were practicing I was surprised to learn that Pauline Oliveros had already established the concept long ago experienced a similar feeling through music I am intrigued and would like to study her work further You’ve curated several compilations of Japanese ambient and experimental music. How did you get into this style long before its resurgence in the streaming age? After I started my record shop I was sharing music with friends in Europe and they asked me for interesting music from Japan I started looking for Japanese music in different genres We went to every single record shop in Tokyo’s suburbs and found a lot of music we didn’t know about Japanese ambient was still cheap at the time We relied solely on our intuition and ears Your record shop, Organic Music, has existed since 2008. What are some of the key principles in running the store? My first priority is to share the excitement about great music, that deep emotion with others. I named the shop Organic Music because I was fascinated by Don Cherry’s music. I was very fond of his album Brown Rice The artwork was a quilted piece of art created by his wife This seemed fitting to describe my musical vision Just as Cherry traveled the world in the late 1960s and 1970s absorbing folk music from different countries playing together and communicating through music I wanted to share a sense of music with people through my record shop and DJing The Cherrys were both practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism And I know you also have talked about how Buddhism influences your artistry When did you first get in touch with Buddhism people customarily engage with Buddhism and Shinto in various aspects of life and even those without religious faith have opportunities to visit temples and shrines people interact with these traditions without necessarily understanding their essence but I have experienced going to temples with my family for memorial services and chanting sutras since I was a child I only began to develop an interest in Buddhism after becoming an adult How did that deeper interest and connection arise If you are interested in something and pursue it in depth the Italian dance music of the late 1970s and 1980s [Because of this lack of interest] I didn’t get the chance to DJ in public for a long time I blamed others—I thought people who didn’t understand my music had no taste When I started DJing in the style of deep listening I began to think more deeply about music and sound It was around that time that I became more committed to Buddhist thought And I have also come to recognize my own weaknesses I have learned to appreciate the cooperation and help of those around me Are you part of any specific Buddhist sect? I do not belong to any specific sect, but my family follows the Soto school, and they are parishioners of the Zenkyu-in Temple in Matsumoto This has been the case at least since my grandparents’ generation Which Buddhist teachings have enriched your life the most That nothing in the universe exists in isolation This is something I learned from the late professor Hajime Nakamura “Our connection to the universe is different for each of us If we become aware that we are receiving that greatness the path we are meant to live will naturally become clear.” I also learned from the writings of the late Japanese philosopher “Somoku kokudo shikkai jobutsu” means that all things have buddha-nature—not only humans These teachings form the foundation of my way of thinking By avoiding a binary oppositional structure and walking the middle path I strive to objectively grasp the essence of things and maintain a state of inner calm in a world of overwhelming information La Calle Roja by Pablo Color I listen to people and learn about their way of thinking And I always keep my back straight and maintain good posture I make an effort to keep my body in a natural state The mind and spirit are born from the body How does your relationship to Buddhism inform your DJing and music practice I have learned to contemplate and recognize the existence of music and sound more deeply and I reflect this learning in my musical activities The way I think about and treat music and sound has changed I feel a stronger sense of connection with people I think I am now able to play music in a more natural state of mind and have a vibrational communion with the audience This is a quote from the Dhammapada that I also learned from the late professor Hajime Nakamura: “Those who learn little grow old like cattle There has long been a fusion of Japanese traditional instruments and Western music but we are now attempting new ways to connect this past with the present and the future Thank you for subscribing to Tricycle! 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various issues and what their priorities will be if elected The following came from Garner Shimizu, Republican candidate for State House District 32, which covers Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Aliamanu, Foster Village and portions of Aiea and Halawa. His opponent is Democrat Micah Aiu Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot What is the biggest issue facing your district I believe cost of living is the biggest issue facing our district This problem affects our quality of life with manifested outcomes of crime deterioration of family time and relationships and a major cause of kamaaina leaving our state This contributes and causes a loss of hope identity and purpose which feeds and perpetuates these problems Organize an emergency coalition to work with all stakeholders (city financial and research institutions) to identify streamline and correct the factors that impact housing costs Adjustments and improvements to building codes and permitting process financing and rental arrangements and other bureaucratic obstacles are needed Review the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands policy and processing to expedite award to eliminate the waiting list How can Hawaii be “Hawaii” with no Hawaiians Long overdue changes 100 years later for blood quantum reduction together with land ownership and inheritance rights and additional seed money award are needed to give our host culture back their soul and identity These are idealistic ideas that will need great cooperation and willingness of higher levels of government above my representative position to actually become reality How do you feel about the massive income tax cut just approved by the Legislature and the governor Do you have any concerns that it will force reductions in state services in the years to come There should be no concerns because it should be expected that this legislative decision has been carefully vetted and supported by accounting facts and data Our Democratic Party-controlled state has finally taken positive action to help improve the tax burden that placed us as the fourth-highest-taxed state in the nation We can only wonder why it took so long to provide any kind of reasonable adjustment This type of action is in line with my platform and belief in conservative principles to promote economic growth It is likely that these tax cuts can help generate more state tax revenue by encouraging economic growth and spending; and maintain or increase the taxpayer base for an improved cost of living will help prevent the exodus of some kamaaina and at the same time encourage the return of some who can now make ends meet What is also important is the need to examine where we can reduce costs by thoroughly reviewing all departments to identify where improvements can be made to achieve this Hawaii continues to struggle with pay-to-play politics and corruption in government What meaningful reforms do you think would change state government for the better 8 and 9 are also related and expands the discussion on this we can establish modest campaign spending limits so campaigns and voters can then focus on the character and substance of the candidate persuasion and maneuvering money-driven structures can deliver We need to expand donor restrictions from companies that are awarded government contracts to include their officers and immediate family members of such companies and also apply this to those with government grants Many meaningful bills addressing reform were not even heard by our currently Democratic Party-controlled Legislature Candidates often say they will support reform proposals in the Legislature And yet major reform proposals don’t pass Will you back good-government proposals even if it means going against leadership If it’s factually confirmed and the right thing to do A major objective for me getting elected is being part of the decision-making process that will take the necessary action and do the right thing for the people It is difficult to have meaningful reform when decision-makers who benefit from the current setup are the very one sthat need to make the necessary changes There is not “balance” or accountability with currently only six Republican representatives versus 45 Democratic representatives Do you support comprehensive public financing of elections for candidates who choose to participate Especially for first-time candidates and non-incumbents this will be a great option and provision that I believe will significantly encourage and increase the number and quality of candidates running for office it would be better and more fair if everyone were on the same playing field regarding campaign funding and limits to eliminate money as a major factor and driver in public decisions and voting to elect our leaders I have heard legislators comment they have over $100,000 in their accumulated campaign accounts Reviewing the Campaign Spending Commission candidate reports amounts given and relationships that are in place or trying to be forged the influence of money whether in front-end donations producing compromised outcomes and destroying public trust A public review of my campaign spending report will show that my donors are friends family and supporters with no special interest connections who believe it is time for meaningful change Hawaii is the only Western state without a statewide citizens initiative process Good analysis and careful investigation of results from other states using this initiative will be helpful and needed before formal approval Thanks to their campaign war chests and name familiarity incumbents are almost always reelected in Hawaii legislative races Should there be term limits for state legislators as there are for the governor’s office and county councils Term limits in place for the offices mentioned should apply to our Legislature consolidation of power and influence accumulated by career politicians establishing involved relationships with competing special interests creates pressure to lead one away from their fundamental purpose of doing what’s best to serve the people not all elected officials are influenced by money and become corrupt based on the history of exposed official wrongdoing recent corruption cases and others that may be operating undetected we see how monetary influence and gain takes over This confirms there is enough of a problem that it should be and needs to be addressed with corrections to protect us put in place Someone who is more concerned with getting reelected and considering special interest donors will not be energized and motivated to always learn and pursue better ways to help the people Term limits would be a safeguard and deterrent for unethical relationships and hidden influences that could be developed and maintained; as well as introduce new fresh energetic individuals who serve selflessly for the people hard-working legislators serving the public will could serve in other positions once term-limited What will you do to ensure accountability at the Legislature Do you support ideas such as requiring the Sunshine Law to apply to the Legislature or banning campaign contributions during session At the core of my commitment to serve as an elected official entrusted by the people I will abide by my sacred oath to serve the people and not put myself in compromising situations or positions where I have a conflict of interest Conflicts of interest need to be self-declared or identified resulting in disqualification from involvement or participating in any way These conflicts need to be officially announced and the House speaker and Senate president should not be able to dismiss unilaterally Violators should be discharged from the Legislature and prosecuted accordingly The Sunshine Law and open records laws should apply to the Legislature as well I support banning campaign contributions during the session I would ideally like to see set campaign funding limits to greatly reduce soliciting donations eliminate the power and influence of money on any candidate’s campaign and future service and level the playing field for all participants Comprehensive public financing of campaigns as discussed in Question No How would you make the Legislature more transparent and accessible to the public Opening conference committees to the public Stricter disclosure requirements on lobbying and lobbyists How could the Legislature change its own internal rules to be more open There’s an impractical overload of information Reduce the number of bills each legislator can introduce and extend the session length for more time for the public to review A priority list should be established before the session with every bill introduced addressing a listed priority Every bill becomes meaningful deserving a hearing and not killed at the committee chair’s discretion Conference committees should be open to the public Impose stricter disclosure requirements on lobbying and lobbyists and limit all contact and communications from them to a fully publicly transparent written testimony or recorded sessions Eliminate legislative procedures that allows “gut and replace” manipulation of bills The practice of anonymous “by request” bill introductions should be eliminated Regular audits of pertinent information will help all government officials and departments to be accountable and transparent can expose conflicts of interest and highlight any corruption to be fully transparent and accessible to the public helping educate and inform the people with simple and clear communication of decisions being made Media can help be a top contributor to written and video formats the public can easily understand and digest Many people have talked about diversifying the local economy for many years now and yet Hawaii is still heavily reliant on tourism should be done differently about tourism and the economy While tourism will remain an important contributor to our economy and workforce to prevent irreparable harm to our environment we need ongoing and even new efforts to better identify and manage detrimental effects to our aina and quality of living We should not and cannot be so heavily dependent on this industry and absolutely need to expand our economic base to become more self-sufficient attract and recruit viable alternative industries by offering incentives such as tax breaks land and workforce development arrangements higher income-producing businesses and employers Dedicated ag land needs to be protected for diversified agricultural such as produce We should investigate other new viable crops such as industrial hemp We can emulate Singapore’s shipping port success by first securing a Jones Act exemption then negotiating agreements to allow expanded free trade zone capacity at Honolulu Harbor or Kalaeloa/Barbers Point An estimated 60% of Hawaii residents are struggling to get by a problem that reaches far beyond low-income and into the middle class What ideas do you have to help the middle class and working families who are finding it hard to continue to live here Affordable housing costs at the core of this problem is discussed in Question No and actual specific progress and effectiveness of this bill needs monitoring and confirmation to keep initiative moving forward and continuing to add pieces where it is falling short and needs strengthening we can stimulate business with the various stakeholders coming together to identify and correct factors and obstacles that impede our business climate Government can and should promote and assist the economy by removing and reducing oppressive identify and correct mismanagement and unwise spending and expose and clean up deficiencies This can eliminate and reduce waste and inefficiency to better utilize taxpayer funds and reduce or limit taxes Practically all products are shipped to us I would like to see an exemption from the Jones Act to monitor and see if this shipping alternative can reduce transportation and consumer costs Unfortunately, being named a finalist for a Pulitzer prize doesn’t make us immune to financial pressures. The fact is, our revenue hasn’t kept pace with our need to grow, and we need your help Civil Beat is a nonprofit, reader-supported newsroom based in Hawaiʻi. We’re looking to build a more resilient, diverse and deeply impactful media landscape, and we hope you’ll help by supporting our essential journalism Civil Beat has been named the best overall news site in Hawaii for the 14th year in a row by the Society of Professional Journalists Hawaii Chapter Olympic champion Ayumu Hirano claimed men's halfpipe gold and his 15-year-old compatriot Sara Shimizu won the women's title Friday as Japanese snowboarders took five of the six podium spots at the World Cup round in Colorado's Copper Mountain scoring 97.00 points on his third and final run to clinch his seventh World Cup crown ahead of Yuto Totsuka on 94.75 and Ruka Hirano on 92.75 in a men's podium sweep for Japan winner of the halfpipe season opener in China looked set for back-to-back victories before the 26-year-old Hirano soared to the top of the standings with his first clean top-to-bottom run of the day the three-time Olympic medalist got on a roll by nailing his signature triple cork 1440 to start his last run but I managed to pull it off at the end," said the Japanese star along with a back injury sustained in training before the competition "I think I was able to give my best in this condition." Competing in just her second World Cup event Shimizu secured her maiden victory by scoring an impressive 90.50 on her opening run China's Cai Xuetong took second place on 88.50 points and Japan's Mitsuki Ono rounded out the podium in third on 88.00 "I was hoping to make the podium so I'm happy with the result," Shimizu said "It was a fun atmosphere and I was able to talk to athletes from other countries." Snowboarding: Japan's Ayumu Hirano joins Olympic great White's new league Snowboarding: High-flying Totsuka wins World Cup halfpipe opener Snowboarding: Fukada, Hasegawa win World Cup big air season opener To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible News | Dec 21 COPPER MOUNTAIN — The first day of finals at the 2024 Toyota U.S Grand Prix on Friday at Copper Mountain Resort did not disappoint in the slightest.  After athletes were forced to sweat it out in qualifiers on Wednesday riders could finally take a deep breath and let it fly in the men’s and women’s snowboard halfpipe finals With weekend and holiday crowds beginning to converge at Copper the bottom of the halfpipe was packed as people looked into the sun and watched the women’s snowboard halfpipe final get underway After taking first in her heat at qualifiers on Wednesday two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim laid down a run littered with style and skill fellow Californian Maddie Mastro and Steamboat’s Maddy Schaffrick took their first runs The run earned 77. In her second consecutive World Cup final after nearly a decade away from competition Schaffrick landed a backside 540 and crippler with a nose grab before falling near the middle of the pipe.  Japan’s Sara Shimizu — only 15 years old — led the field with a score of 90.50 and China’s Xuetong Cai maintained third (85.50) With the trio of Americans all out of a podium spot the athletes tried to put together better executed runs on their second trips down the pipe Schaffrick strung together a clean run from top to bottom Kim also managed to drastically improve her score moving her into fourth to begin the final round of runs Taking a hard slam in qualifiers on Wednesday Mastro chose to not take her second or third run although impressive, did not garner a better score than her second run resulting in a fourth-place finish (86.75).  Shimizu was crowned the Grand Prix champion with a score of 90.50 Schaffrick finished a spot behind Kim in fifth with a top run score of 84.50 and Mastro took sixth (77) the men’s snowboard halfpipe final took place simultaneously alongside the women’s Making up the 10-man final were three Americans in Idaho’s Chase Josey After taking eighth at last year’s U.S soared into the halfpipe and performed a frontside 720 The run earned the Winter Park native a score of 58.75 Okesson quickly followed Wolle down the pipe putting down a frontside 900 with a melon grab the two-time Olympian landed a switch backside 900 and a frontside double 1260 to earn a score of 67 The fury of Americans were followed by some of the most decorated and talented riders in the world including 2022 Olympic silver medalist Scotty James and reigning Olympic champion Ayumu Hirano the Australian flew high out of the pipe with a switch McTwist before landing a switch double McTwist on his final hit of the pipe. Earning a score of 87.75 the impressive run shot James to the top of the rankings Japan’s Hirano attempted to threaten James at the top of the results but fell midway through his first run With none of the Americans on the podium after the first round The run bumped his score to a 70.75 to put himself on the podium for the time being He remained on the podium until Japan’s Yuto Totsuka put down a massive run that was scored at a 92 Korea’s Chaeun Lee pushed Wolle further down in the rankings by landing back-to-back 1440s that wowed the crowd and the judges Lee bumped into the third as the competition entered its final round landing similar tricks to his first two attempts he did not improve upon his second run score of 70.75 finishing as the top American in seventh place “It was really just an all around amazing day,” he said and I landed all of my competition runs to a strategy we had already performed Getting a top eight is really huge because I need two of them to make the U.S I have a couple more contests where I am going to do my best to get into the top eight.” James put it all on the line on his final run which featured a technical switch backside double cork but it was not enough to shoot over Totsuka’s third-run score of 94.75 As the final three competitors took to the pipe the competition ramped up to another level Japan’s Ruka Hirano landed a clean run to move into second with a score of 92.75 With his back against the wall after two falls Ayumu Hirano landed a clean run of his own Hirano made a triple cork and a 1440 look effortless The stoic performance was enough for the 26-year-old rider to shoot from ninth to first with a score of 97 the Japanese sweep of the podium was complete Hirano won the competition thanks to his last run (97) Grand Prix on Saturday will feature the finals in men’s and women’s halfpipe skiing X Games will hosts the finals of its Street Style Pro event in the early evening hours Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results Thanks for visiting Renowned filmmaker, film scholar, distinguished professor, and Dean of the Arts Division at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Celine Parreñas Shimizu will premiere her latest film at the 27th San Francisco’s Independent Film Festival on Friday So to Speak is the newest short fiction film written directed and produced by Shimizu who recently made two feature documentary films which include 80 Years Later (2022) and The Celine Archive (2020) which have been awarded at festivals and shown on public television across the country Shimizu is a prolific scholar whose book publications The Movies of Racial Childhoods (2024) and The Hypersexuality of Race (2007) which won Best Book in Cultural Studies from the Association of Asian American Studies in 2009 Along with a team composed of professionals who are primarily women of color and non-binary filmmakers Shimizu teamed up with Janet Chen (Ma) to produce the film producer and educator is a recent alumna of the renowned Film and Digital Media M.F.A was honored with a Special Jury award for Documentary Short from the 40th VC Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2024 and Best Director for Short Film from the 31st QFilms Long Beach LGBTQ Film Festival 2024 So to Speak hones in on a Filipina American college student Spurred on by an assignment from her professor to create art about sex and power Morena revisits the past through her heritage and her own sexual herstory to assess her present realities and create new futures for herself and other Asian American women By making a “house of sexuality,” she creates the art of sex and recognizes the traumas and joys of brown girlhood and the power of her voice and her education A penetrating look at the experience and questions facing a young woman of color coming of age within the setting of a university Shimizu’s film strives to represent the struggles many women face on their sexual and educational journeys en route to claiming autonomy and sovereignty gender and sexuality simultaneously captures the importance of sisterhood and the important act of claiming one’s education and voice.“As a filmmaker and scholar of race particularly of global Asian/American popular culture and the representations of people of color in western cinema I amplify subjugated perspectives and create new narratives,” says Shimizu Based on the poem that inventoried my sexual herstory at the time It is personal in the sense of my own artfully documented narrative joining my training and expertise as an ethnographer historian and maker of images for the past 30 plus years.” So to Speak was filmed entirely on the campus of UC Santa Cruz and most of the cast and crew are UC Santa Cruz undergraduate and graduate students The cast and crew  also includes students and recent alumni from UC Berkeley San Francisco State University and Stanford University working with professionals So to Speak crafts cinema that matters for self-definition in a world where Asian American women are defined by others The film features Rowena Chiu in the role of the professor started speaking out during the #MeToo era as one of the early sexual assault survivors of film producer Harvey Weinstein which were featured in the major motion picture She Said (2022) have inspired countless numbers of survivors to speak out against sexual misconduct and harassment within the entertainment industry and beyond The film’s world premiere is set for Friday February 7th at 8:30pm at the Roxie Theater as part of the 27th annual San Francisco Independent Film Festival Tickets:https://sfindie2025.eventive.org/filmsSo to Speak trailer:https://vimeo.com/983453925 Shimizu Sara claim wins; Chloe Kim fourthThe reigning Olympic champion Hirano used his third and final run to secure victory as the Japanese men went 1-2-3 Double Olympic champ Kim was making her season debut The Japanese superstar put down a 97.00 on his final run to secure gold at the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Copper Mountain with his 15-year-old compatriot Shimizu Sara winning the women's event Hirano's win marked back-to-back titles at the Toyota U.S The 26-year-old is a three-time Olympic medallist overall the two-time and reigning Olympic champion put up strong second and third runs after coming in as the top qualifier She finished just off the podium with a 86.75 to end up fourth The teenager Shimizu opened the finals with a 90.50 and never relinquished that pole position in what was just her second-ever World Cup start Xuetong Cai of the People's Republic of China claimed silver with a 88.50 while Ono Mitsuki of Japan won bronze (88.00) Hirano was joined by teammates Totsuka Yuto (94.75) and Hirano Ruka (92.75) on the men's podium is the two-time and reigning Crystal Globe winner in men's snowboard halfpipe with all four of the top men's finishers recording their best score on the final run of the day in a dramatic finish See the full results from Copper Mountain below. The World Cup continues there on Saturday (21 December) with the freeski halfpipe finals. ExclusiveReplayWomen's Halfpipe Final - Snowboard | Beijing 2022 ReplaysThis event took place on 10/02/2022 at the Genting Snow Park - SS & HP. Chloe Kim (USA) dominated the scoreboard with 94.00 and claimed gold, followed by Queralt Castellet (ESP) with silver and Sena Tomita (JPN) with bronze. ExclusiveReplayMen's Halfpipe Final - Snowboard | Beijing 2022 ReplaysThis event took place on 11/02/2022 at the Genting Snow Park - SS & HP. Ayumu Hirano (JPN) claimed Gold while Scotty James (AUS) the Silver and Jan Scherrer (SUI) completed the podium which she said felt like being "a high-class hooker." In an episode of the Disney+ docuseries In Vogue: The 90s, Shimizu spoke about some of the fun she got up to with Madonna in Europe. "I mean, you're not gonna say no to Madonna in the '90s," she said, per People "Not only was it great feeling like a high-class hooker—because really it was." Shimizu, who also briefly dated Angelina Jolie in the '90s said that she'd often get last-minute calls from the popstar asking if she could come see her Right after Prada I’ll catch a plane over.’ And I would Madonna Reunites With All Six Children For 66th Birthday Bash: ‘La Dolce Vida’ Jokes That He's Been 'Scavenging' for Food After Moving Out: 'It's Fun to Be Young' Madonna Celebrates 'Miraculous Recovery' a Year After Hospitalization From Life-Threatening Infection: 'Thank You God This isn't the first time she spoke about her relationship with Madonna as she previously shared some details about their time together in her 2023 memoir She wrote that it wasn't an "emotional bond," but instead "taking each other to the heights of sexual ecstasy." What really worked for her was that she was at Madonna's "beck and call." She added being ordered to her room whenever she felt like sex." As for her relationship with Jolie, which allegedly overlapped with her Madonna fling, she co-starred with the actor in the 1996 movie Foxfire. In an interview with Girlfriends magazine in 1997, Jolie said she and Shimizu kissed after two weeks of filming on the project. She said she "probably would have married" her if she didn't marry her first husband, Jonny Lee Miller. Kali Uchis: Sincerely, Complex Exclusive Shiny Starlight Vinyl Lil Wayne: Sorry 4 The Wait 2LP Deluxe (Complex Exclusive Red & Black Split Vinyl) 2PAC: The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – LA King’s Edition (Limited Edition Silver/Black Swirl Vinyl) Big Sean: Dark Sky Paradise 2LP Deluxe (Complex Exclusive Clear Vinyl) By entering your email, you agree to receive customized marketing messages from us and our advertising partners. You also acknowledge that this site is protected by reCAPTCHA, and that our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply United StatesUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaComplex ChineseCOMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive Shimizu and Cross Management have collaborated before on a building for Japanese confectioner Minamoto Kitchoan on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. (Shimizu) TOKYO -- Japanese general contractor Shimizu is stepping up efforts to increase orders from non-Japanese companies in the U.S. including through acquiring a controlling stake in a New York construction company Shimizu purchased a 51% stake in Cross Management Corporation through an American unit for a sum estimated at billions of yen (1 billion yen equals $6.7 million) Come back closer to the match starting time for the WTA insider live blog Wieden+Kennedy Portland unveils its latest global brand campaign “Heroes of the Game,” for Major League Baseball (MLB) The campaign kicks off with this longform anime film which highlights four of MLB’s top stars–Shohei Ohtani the independent agency and professional baseball league are back to launch its latest global brand campaign titled “Heroes of the Game.” top animators across Japan were tapped to showcase these players as superpowered anime protagonists that live up to their titles audiences see these athletes train like anime heroes–in a way that is larger-than-life and demonstrates their mind-blowing power and unique skills Client Major League Baseball Agency Wieden+Kennedy Portland Azsa West Production Passion Pictures x Echelle Studios Hiroshi Shimizu Rock band Goose is celebrating the release of its fourth studio album “Everything Must Go,” by lifting the curtain on this official music video for the LP’s deeply moving title track Directed and designed by award-winning animator Chris Hopewell (known for his distinctive work with Radiohead Made using traditional stop motion over three weeks in Bristol “Everything Must Go” is marked by a striking sense of realness and authenticity ideally suited for the track thanks in part to 90% of all the sets and scenery being fashioned from repurposed and recycled materials All the trash and plastic waste used to build the sets was gathered in a beach clean near Bristol “I wanted to capture the feeling of hope within the track ‘Everything Must Go,’” said Hopewell citing “a feeling of elevation and that something good is about to happen our narrative follows an unlikely hero with little agency who must overcome overwhelming odds to reach their goal--but with hope We follow our character through an apocalyptic vision of our future world--she is seemingly the only living thing in this blasted she is forced to make the ultimate decision: self-survival or self-sacrifice The message is a simple one--that against all odds In this case a seemingly powerless mouse takes flight, coaxing rain out of a cloud, helping the planet to heal as lush vegetation starts to grow,... Read More is raising awareness about the extreme dangers microplastics pose to… Entertainment Production & Post Since 1960 ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " It’s 50 years since the creation of one of the world’s most recognisable characters a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper to draw the famous cartoon Her creation has helped the entertainment company Sanrio generate more than $80 billion to date Here’s everything you need to know about Hello Kitty Witness History is history as remembered by the people who were there Listen to the BBC World Service podcast now on BBC Sounds. Listen to 'I designed Hello Kitty' on BBC Sounds Yuko Shimizu started working for a company called Sanrio which specialised in rubber sandals decorated with strawberry prints Eager to create another best-selling product the company started hiring lots of young illustrators to come up with a new winning design Yuko and her fellow illustrators had a simple brief centred around the word 'kawaii' (Photo: A replica of the first ever Hello Kitty product Her design – a white cat with a red bow in its hair – only took a couple of days to complete Yuko asked her assistant to give it the seal of approval female assistant and I showed her both the front and side profiles and asked which she thought was cute,” Yuko told Witness History “She said she thought the side profile was the cutest.” the Hello Kitty design far outsold the others quickly becoming Sanrio’s fastest selling product The inspiration for Hello Kitty came from Yuko’s childhood I got a small white kitten from my father for a birthday present,” she said Sanrio have provided a detailed backstory for Hello Kitty Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White and she was born in England Instead she’s an eight-year-old girl and she has her own pet cat of her own called Charmmy Kitty Yuko left Sanrio just two years after creating Hello Kitty She continued working as a freelance illustrator who is described as being ‘the most stylish Bulldog on the planet.’ You can hear Yuko Shimizu's full interview on BBC World Service's Witness History on BBC Sounds - it's the episode from 28 June Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @bbcworldservice. Model Jenny Shimizu got candid about her whirlwind romance with Madonna in the 90s talking about the sexual nature of their relationship in a new docuseries Model Jenny Shimizu looks back on her unconventional romance with Madonna in the '90s The 57-year-old opened up about her love affair with the “Material Girl” singer in the new Hulu docuseries In Vogue: The 90s you’re not gonna say no to Madonna in the '90s," she said in the six-part series’ final episode "Not only was it great feeling like a high-class hooker—because really it was Jenny said she’d respond to Madonna’s request Of the '90s, the Calvin Klein and Banana Republic model, who was also romantically linked to actress Angelina Jolie throughout the same time period There’s something heartfelt about certain moments.” Jenny also opened up about the impact of being featured as model on a giant billboard that read “American Beauty.” “Being Japanese and having my parents go through the internments camps and being gay to walk down the street and always get harassed in some way for one second seeing the campaign and being like and I really am grateful to Calvin because he did something that was so positive globally.” Madonna, who was previously married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie has long been an icon for the LGBTQ+ community Of her sexuality, the pop star told Advocate in 1991, “I think everybody has a bisexual nature. 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JoAnn Shimizu LaguanaBirth date: Mar 20 providing value to customers and pursuing customer satisfaction are fundamental elements that form the core of any company and they can be considered timeless principles without adapting flexibly to external factors such as technological advancements and market changes achieving sustainable growth will be difficult So how should businesses expand while retaining balance between things that change and things that remain the same For this edition of Shimizu Premium Interview representatives from two seemingly unrelated industries – construction and commerce – sat down together for an engaging discussion Shimizu and Blibli share a common vision: to deeply understand customer needs and deliver value that exceeds expectations Both also leverage ecosystems to benefit society and its growth as a whole With exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage of the region's most pressing business issues "Prospects" is the go-to source for staying ahead of the curve in Indonesia's rapidly evolving business landscape Please check your email for your newsletter subscription Founded in 2011 as an e-commerce company under the Djarum Ecosystem Blibli initially focused solely on online shopping It has since expanded its operations to both online and offline channels embodying Blibli’s philosophy of being closer to customers Chief of Operations and Cofounder of Blibli explains: “Blibli is true to our core Our customers are always the number one priority Her words reflect the pride of the Djarum Ecosystem which has long understood the needs of Indonesian consumers as well as Blibli's sincere commitment to meeting customer needs what does true value mean in the construction industry it is not simply about constructing buildings according to blue prints and delivering them on time: It is about deeply understanding what its clients truly need presenting concrete solutions to their challenges and delivering value that exceeds expectations Shimizu calls this mindset “Beyond Construction” “To deliver value that exceeds client expectations Shimizu is actively seeking collaboration      and partnerships with various companies across many different industries we built the Smart Innovation Ecosystem NOVARE in Tokyo and it began operations in April last year," says Kohei Akiyama Chief Representative of Shimizu Corporation’s Jakarta office The NOVARE facility transmits 220 years of Shimizu’s history and nurtures the enterprising spirit that lies at the heart of the company’s DNA for the next generation Visitors can explore the history of Shimizu’s major works from the creations of its founder Kisuke Shimizu to present-day buildings as well as learn about the cutting-edge technologies it applies in contemporary construction projects there is a collaboration space where Shimizu and various partners can work together and exchange ideas to promote open innovation participating in ecosystems is not only essential but also critical for its business expansion and customer service improvement Blibli has focused on strengthening its ecosystem it has formed strategic partnerships with online travel agency T     iket.com premium supermarket chain Ranch Market and the furniture and home decor start-up Dekoruma to enhance both online and offline customer experience contributing to building a sustainable society is as important as delivering satisfaction to customers This noble mission to benefit many people and society drives them to improve the quality of their work and provide good products and services By earning a fair profit and giving it back to society a company and society will both grow together Blibli hosts the annual Langkah Membumi Festival as part of its sustainability efforts consumers and the Indonesian government to build a sustainable society "We look forward to welcoming many stakeholders again this year I hope that Shimizu Corporation will join us too," Widodo says with a smile reciprocating Akiyama’s invitation to visit NOVARE which has a significant environmental impact Shimizu Corporation also embraces the responsibility of reducing its environmental footprint and contributing to a sustainable society It fulfills this duty by continuing to adopt a variety of advanced technologies to protect the planet and create a tomorrow that future generations can be proud of “Our future plan is very straightforward We continue to work on every project with the ‘Master Builder Spirit’ [Japanese craftsmanship] and sincerity so we will carry it forward into the future,” explains Akiyama we will continue to seek the essential needs of our clients and society Our ultimate goal is creating a sustainable future together with our clients and society Our wish is to become an essential company for the people and the country of Indonesia Lisa explains: “Blibli is built on six pillars: waste management These pillars reflect our strong desire and commitment to grow alongside Indonesian society because our focus is to provide solutions and commit to sustainability." This final edition of the Shimizu Premium Interview series shines a light on a future where businesses can thrive through ecosystems customer-centric practices and a deep commitment to sustainability As Blibli and Shimizu continue to navigate their industries their journeys stand as a testament to the power of visionary leadership and the potentials of cross-sector collaboration in building a brighter For more information on Shimizu Corporation, visit www.shimz.co.jp Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you The model recalls her fling with one of the world's biggest pop stars in the docuseries 'In Vogue: The 90s' 3D Printing Top Workplaces Industry News Shimizu joins Concepts NREC with extensive knowledge of software tools and turbomachinery design challenges 2025 – Concepts NREC has announced that long-time industry expert Hiroyoshi Shimizu will lead sales and customer relations in Japan Shimizu joins Concepts NREC with a deep familiarity and working knowledge of the software tools and turbomachinery design challenges they are built to overcome His 25 years’ experience with turbomachinery design and analysis software sales along with a thorough understanding of the full turbomachinery design process from meanline through CFD analysis will play a critical role in the onboarding and continued success of our clients head of software sales for Concepts NREC notes that “Hiro has worked with us for 25 years at various resellers and partners in Japan and is an expert on our software and services. I am thrilled to be able to bring him on as our first direct staff member in Japan. Hiro will work closely with our resellers including long-time reseller Daiichi Systems Engineering (DSE) and our customers to increase customer success and to grow our business. The hiring of Hiro shows our commitment to the Japanese turbomachinery market.” To learn more, visit conceptsnrec.com Tokyo faces Shimizu S-Pulse in Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec In the previous match at Japan National Stadium against Gamba Osaka Tokyo scored three goals in the final stages to secure their first victory in nine games since Sec Riding the momentum of consecutive home wins Returning to the basics of football by not losing battles for the ball they want to show play calculated from the goal transitioning from solid defense to effective attack facing a tight schedule with only three days between matches Kosuke SHIRAI took the right wing-back position while the double pivot in midfield consisted of Takahiro KO and Kento HASHIMOTO Teruhito NAKAGAWA was deployed as the right inside half who has started four consecutive official matches is expected to challenge the J1 youngest goal scorer record who made a strong impact coming off the bench in the previous match who has continued to play aggressively pushing forward Both are anticipated to be brought on at crucial moments in the game The game on the first day of Golden Week kicked off at 13:09 under clear skies at Ajinomoto Stadium 1st HALF—Displayed coordinated offense and defense but conceded a regrettable goal just before the end of the first half Tokyo maintained their traditional 3-4-2-1 formation adopted a new 4-2-3-1 setup with Uno positioned as center back Tokyo adjusted cautiously while observing Shimizu's approach leading to a game where they probed for attacking opportunities who struggled to create substantial attacks had a big chance in the 16th minute of the first half from a simple play When Shirai sent a soft feed forward from the right rear Marcelo RYAN skillfully positioned his body to intercept as the opposing player trapped the ball while retreating near the penalty area and struck a right-footed shot to the near side and Nakagawa tried to capitalize on the rebound Kitahara carried the ball vertically on the left side after cutting it with a high press and sent it to the center where Taka ran in Although the shot went straight to the opposing goalkeeper it was a scene that showed a good transition from solid defense to effective attack Tokyo is required to devise ways to break through the opponent's defensive network Player Taka drops back to the last line while Kanta DOI opens up on the right side and Shirai drops back to right side back to push Keita ENDO on the opposite side attempting to create gaps in the opponent's formation with a flexible system with multiple players actively engaging with the ball a penalty kick was awarded after player Inui was fouled inside the penalty area conceding the opening goal in first-half injury time and the team went into halftime trailing by one point 2nd HALF—Finding a way through side attacks but lacking a decisive blow aiming to create gaps in the opponent's defense with precise positioning and a robust attack pressed into Shimizu's territory from kickoff and showed their intent to counterattack early on with a long shot from player Hashimoto Shimizu continued to dominate by controlling the ball and attacking They committed multiple players to the ball side Tokyo also tried to find attacking opportunities by connecting passes in the back line but struggled against the opponent's compact defense and could not advance beyond the middle zone made a double substitution at the 15th minute of the second half replacing Nakagawa and Kitahara with Sato and Tawara Tsukida Left winger Endo shifted centrally depending on the situation while Tawara Tsukida opened up on the left dynamically changing positions to add variation to the attack Teppei OKA's long feed found Shirai on the right side but the impact was weak and the ball narrowly missed to the left of the goal Tokyo continued to control the game with plays like OKA's half-volley Shimizu regained their rhythm and increased their possession who scored a super goal in the previous match but the opponent cuts off the dribbling routes both vertically and horizontally advancing near the goal line and delivering crosses making every effort to get involved in scoring opportunities a switch was made from Anzai and Hashimoto to Seiji KIMURA and Keigo HIGASHI The formation was changed to place KIMURA in the center of the three-back line at the 34th minute immediately after the substitution we allowed player Inui to dribble through on a counterattack carrying the ball into the penalty area and scoring a goal At a time when we wanted to strengthen our counterattack momentum maintained a high position and showed an attacking stance by delivering crosses and the team struggled to create clear scoring opportunities After the 5 minutes of displayed second-half additional time We were unable to present a victory to the blue and red fans and supporters who packed Ajinomoto Stadium Although it was Golden Week and many fans and supporters came to the stadium to support us I think we played a very disappointing game with little to watch Q: You mentioned that there was little to watch in the match What do you think was the main reason for that?A numerically there may have been moments when we controlled the ball but it was a game where the attacking focus was mostly not aligned Using long balls to advance effectively is of course acceptable the change in approach made it difficult to coordinate our focus but the final quality in those moments was never high which also led to some counterattack situations whether it was controlling the ball or creating time I think Shimizu S-Pulse had the edge in the quality of individual plays but today we couldn't demonstrate them properly resulting in a game with few highlights to watch Please tell us the purpose of the player substitution.A while there was an intention to bring in players who can effectively challenge from the front line the players who originally played in the match also have such characteristics but the responsibility was entrusted to those waiting for their next opportunity The reason for changing the defensive midfielder and center back was to create an advantage at the back by putting players in their natural positions which would allow for smooth distribution to the front line and apply more pressure on the inside but the quality was not demonstrated at the crucial moment when the area in front of the goal was well defended we could not show the quality of varied attacks such as middle-range shots from negative angles or other tactical variations to unsettle the opponent and finish the play in this game and considering what Coach Rikizo MATSUHASHI has been working on at Albirex Niigata How does the coach perceive this?As you mentioned we were able to demonstrate strengths in those areas Even though we faced difficulties once the season started and struggled to secure wins there is a challenge in aligning our focus on the players' courage and their continuous efforts to try while not getting distracted by various factors and figuring out how to make the best use of each player's strengths Since we are using a new system starting this season It might be enough if someone says these ten-plus rounds are sufficient I personally feel the difficulties caused by injuries and the coordination and combination challenges we try to provide the players with as clear information as possible so they can approach the games confidently I believe that my role in making adjustments placing the right people in the right positions and the timing of these decisions is a major responsibility I must take on There have been many moments in the past when this coordination fit perfectly there is some frustration as those aspects are not coming through well and I think this has caused a bit of instability As the number of times you appear in front of the goal and your coordination with teammates gradually improve everyone is eagerly awaiting your first league goal Not only the forwards including myself but also the defenders we want to further strengthen our teamwork as a whole to aim for goals and it is frustrating that we have not been able to score in the league for a long time Under the guidance of head coach Rikizo MATSUHASHI the team is reorganizing the style of football we want to express and I myself aim to score my first league goal of the season in a way that fits the football everyone on the pitch should strive for There were many scenes where the attack struggled against Shimizu S-Pulse's solid defense.A The coach asked us not to limit ourselves to short passes at our feet but to look for timing to play balls behind the defensive line and to make runs into the space behind I made few runs into the space behind the opposing defenders and was unable to express the plays that were expected of me well I want to contribute to the team quickly with plays that break through this difficult situation Q: I think the opponent's defense has become tighter as the matches progress when playing in the lone striker position How has your awareness regarding teamwork with your teammates and utilizing those around you increased?A playing at the top position requires connecting various balls to the attack you need to decide whether to head it to a teammate or control it yourself if your teammates do not fully trust the play you decide on If they trust my play and make runs or receive passes and if the ball is held in advanced positions for longer I believe not only I but the entire team will score more goals we succeeded to some extent by focusing on long balls that utilized Marcelo RYAN and Keito Sato we planned to start the game using a similar approach the team was not aligned on whether to connect passes or to kick the ball resulting in a consistently disjointed game flow it became difficult to break down the opponent.A I think that was almost everything in today's match I believe we hardly gave the opponent any chances in the first half Shimizu S-Pulse gained confidence and were able to play well in the second half I think we made the game more difficult for ourselves towards the end of the first half What do you think were the factors that caused the mismatch?A the team could not unify the decisions to kick or to pass there was a clear intention to kick and push forward but I think we need to align our common understanding about the exact moment to transition to the next phase Can you view identifying the issues positively?A that is something we have been working on continuously it will just be the same repeated issue every time so I want to be able to make more improvements during the match is it necessary for you to give instructions and communicate proactively?A I think it becomes necessary as long as I play in the back but I believe I have to do my best wherever I'm placed 5/3 Niigata Match MATCH PREVIEW & INTERVIEW This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Angelina Jolie’s former girlfriend Jenny Shimizu has recalled her “crazy” relationship with Madonna in the 90s.  best-known as one of the faces of CK One by Calvin Klein spoke about her relationship with Madonna in docu-series In Vogue: The 90s you’re not gonna say no to Madonna in the 90s,” she said “It [was] great feeling like a high-class hooker You’d get a phone call like: ‘Hey can you meet me at my Paris show’,” she claimed Shimizu, who was voted sexiest woman in a poll for The Pink Paper in 2005, continued: “So Right after Prada I’ll catch a plane over’ joked: “My wife is going to kill me” before adding of her first campaign billboard for Banana Republic above New York’s famous Times Square: “That time was so crazy and fun There’s really something heartfelt about certain moments.”  In 2007, Shimizu revealed that she had sexual relationships with Madonna and Girl Interrupted star Jolie at the same time.  She previously claimed that Madonna used her as a “sex slave” available any time of the day or night for secret sex sessions.” Jolie has also been open about their relationship telling Girlfriends magazine in 1997: “”I probably would have married Jenny Shimizu if I hadn’t married my husband [Jonny Lee Miller] I fell in love with her the first second I saw her.” In Vogue: The 90s is streaming on Hulu in the US Share your thoughts! Let us know in the comments below and remember to keep the conversation respectful About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy Today's print edition Home Delivery Nippon Life Insurance has done more than $12 billion of deals this month alone Japan’s biggest insurer isn’t finished yet Having committed to pouring billions into 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To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Shimizu-san helps curious diners navigate the wild world of Jiro My first contact with Shimizu-san came online Known as the “Ramen Consultant,” he accompanies nervous diners to one of the most extreme styles of ramen imaginable: Ramen Jiro.  Before we get into Ramen Jiro and its eccentricities it’s important to note that Shimizu-san offers his consultancy service entirely for free All he asks is that you cover his train fare if he has to travel far Why would someone need a man to accompany them for a bowl of ramen The reason is that this style of ramen isn’t your typical bowl of noodles. It’s Japan’s heavyweight ramen champ. The yokozuna of ramen The average noodle portion clocks in at 300 grams for the small size each slice of pork is larger than a deck of playing cards.  The bowl arrives stacked with bean sprouts you risk invoking the wrath of the master and the Jiroians around you I have even heard that the staff who work at Jiro restaurants are called martyrs due to the intense physical toll of regularly eating this style of ramen and the high-pressure environment they endure there’s a logical reason why a man would offer to accompany people to experience this intimidating subculture of Japanese food Shimizu-san has been acting as a ramen consultant for around five years and continues to make time for it despite his busy work schedule and we planned to meet at the famous Jiro restaurant in Mita You can see Jiroians lining up outside the shop as early as 8 a.m we were among the last 10 people to get a bowl and this is why many of Shimizu-san’s customers are women It can be intimidating to enter a ramen shop where you’re the only female The inability to finish what you order may also bring judgmental looks from those around you.  One thing I love about Shimizu-san is his humility He patiently explains the ticket machine and tells you what he likes to order and why even if it‘s just because they want a companion while eating a bowl of ramen And that bowl of ramen just happens to be one of the most hardcore styles out there.  the first choice you have is how many grams of noodles you want when you order It’s recommended to get the smallest size available you can hand them your ticket and ask for men hanbun — half the size of a small it’s still the size of a regular bowl of noodles you patiently wait for your ramen to be served “Niniku irimasu ka?” — which literally translates to “Do you want garlic?” But this question is more than just a simple yes or no It actually opens up a massive dialogue tree about how much garlic back fat and soy sauce seasoning you’d like in your bowl plus what kind of vegetables you want.  The easiest response is “sono mama” — meaning the normal amount that normal amount differs depending on the shop This is why Shimizu-san is such a helpful companion He provides clarity on what to expect at each specific location The broth is so rich that they don’t even give you a spoon.  I found out that his customers are a range of all ages and genders The vast majority of Japanese people find eating Jiro-style ramen intimidating due to the strict rules the quiet atmosphere and the pressure inside the shop.  Common fears include not understanding the rules as well as the large portion sizes Shimizu-san listens to customers’ worries That is why he gets a lot of repeat customers.  When asked why he continues to offer his service for free he responded with a smile and said he genuinely loves to spread awareness about the unique experience of Jiro ramen Curious about whether shop owners or other customers provide feedback on his role in guiding newcomers through the strict environment I learned that the ramen shops have no negative reactions to his tours They actually see it as free marketing.  He remarked that issues would only arise if someone profited directly from Jiro-style ramen Shimizu-san is a revolutionary for transforming one of Japan’s most intense dining experiences into an opportunity to bridge barriers and build positive relationships Some shops leave them almost raw in the center allowing the starch to continue absorbing into the soup that many shops don’t even provide a spoon The sharp shoyu base practically begs for a ladle of optional pork back fat to mellow it out.  it has a distinct barnyard funk; a pungent ripeness that comes from cooking the entire pig over high heat helping newcomers navigate the subtle differences between Jiro branches and their unique styles Kim Geonhui awarded gold after winds cancel snowboard halfpipe finalsQualifying results stand as all three scheduled runs called off due to strong winds at the Snowboard Halfpipe Stadium in the People's Republic of China Qualification results from a day earlier at the Snowboard Halfpipe Stadium stood as 15-year-old Shimizu and Kim pocketed gold medals on the eve of the Closing Ceremony Kim’s first run of 78.00 sealed the deal. 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Volume 9 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fams.2023.1100147 This research study inspects the effectiveness of synchronization methods such as active control and backstepping control from systematic design procedures of a synchronized Shimizu–Morioka system for the same parameter It aimed to achieve synchronization between the state variables of two identical Shimizu–Morioka chaotic systems by defining the proposed varieties of the error dynamics coefficient matrix this study also aimed to designed an active controller that enables the synchronization of these systems The use of designed recursive backstepping nonlinear controllers was based on the Lyapunov function it also demonstrated the stability of the synchronization of the nonlinear identical Shimizu–Morioka system The new virtual state variable and establishment of Lyapunov functionals are used in the backstepping controller to stabilize and reduce errors between the Master (MS)/Drive (DS) systems the complexity of active controllers is verified to be such that the designed controller's effectiveness based on backstepping is attainable in engineering applications numerical simulations are performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization strategy with the Runge–Kutta (RK-4) algorithm of fourth order through MatLab Simulink Chaos synchronization is an attractive science and technology phenomenon involving various real-life processes, and in a physical system, it appears challenging. In the 1990s [21], Pecora and Carroll [22] explored synchronization techniques for two chaotic systems with known parameters and different initial conditions Researchers began studying chaotic systems' synchronization procedures broadly and intensively around this time The master system-drive (MS-DS) system or response-slave (RS-SS) formalization is used in the majority of chaos synchronization techniques if one chaotic system is designated as the MS and another chaotic system as the DS is to use the output of the MS to control the DS so that it asymptotically tracks the output of the master system We successfully developed both methods for effectively controlling chaotic systems recursive backstepping controllers for global asymptotic synchronization between two chaotic systems can be designed The main novelty of this research is that the eigenvalues of the coefficient matrix of error state variables are adjustable to achieve the desired synchronization time in the suggested active synchronization control strategy The active control technique requires sequential controllers in all of the equations in the system but the backstepping approach just needs a single sequential controller The second method provides a useful contrast in that it offers superior performance while being much easier to implement We believe that the recommended control strategies will assist in bringing certain chaotic or hyperchaotic systems into synchronization given that the majority of chaotic systems in nature have distinct structures The control of chaos in the Shimizu–Morioka system is investigated using the active and backstepping control methods and compares the simulation results in the effectiveness of the two strategies we explain the conceptual basis of our article The Section 2 describes the Shimizu–Morioka system with chaotic dynamical behavior we originate the theory and formulation for the active control procedure of the Shimizu–Morioka system with known parameters Section 4 presents the backstepping synchronization of the identical Shimizu–Morioka chaotic systems with known parameters A comparison of the outcomes of numerical simulations is covered in Section 5 which deals with a comparison of the numerical simulation results The key results of this article are summarized in Section 6 The Shimizu–Morioka chaotic system (Equation 1) is a novel system that we examine in this article, in which chaotic dynamical behavior is described by Shil'nikov [27]: b are constant parameters around state variables x The Shimizu–Morioka autonomous three-dimensional system exhibits a chaotic behavior with considered parameters a = 0.81 and b = 0.375 Three separated equilibrium points, (0,0,0),(b,0,1), and (-b,0,1), exist in the system (Equation 1) if b ≥ 0. There is only one individual equilibrium point. (0, 0, 0) for b < 0 [46] For numerical simulations, we use the chaotic system's initial values of Equation (1) which are Xi(0) = (0.1, 0.2, 0.1);∀(X = (x, y, z), i = 1) And Xj(0) = (−0.5, 0.4, 0.5);∀(X = (x, y, z), j = 2). Figures 1, 2 clarify the two-dimensional projections of the Shimizu–Morioka Systems (Equation 1) on (x x) space projections for various initial values As the behavior of a chaotic system depends strongly on its initial conditions the systems (Equation 1) illustrate significantly different trajectories for MS and DS chaotic autonomous systems Although MS and DS began with approximately the same values in phase space Notwithstanding the fact that every MS–DS system has a unique attractor in phase space The chaotic attractor of the Shimizu–Morioka dynamical system on the x − y which are shown in the 2D phase portrait for the Master system which are shown in the 2D phase portrait for the Drive system The times gone by before reaching synchronization states for the Master system (x1, y1, z1) and the Drive system (x2, y2, z2) are shown in Figure 3 z before synchronization in dynamical change x2 in MS-DS system with deactivated control function y2 in MS-DS system with deactivated control function z2 in MS-DS system with deactivated control function Figure 4 represents the error complexities in the uncontrolled state, while Figures 5, 9 portray the error state behavior in the controlled state ez) before synchronization in dynamical change ez) after synchronization in dynamical change When MS–DS systems have identical parameters synchronization via active control is effective Assume the existence of an (MS–DS) system as Where x=(x1,y1,...,z1)T∈Rn and y=(x2,y2,...,z2)T∈Rn are the state vectors of the two systems (M1,M2)∈Rn×Rn are constant matrix which designated the coefficient matrix with negative eigenvalues and g(x) g(y) is a sequential nonlinear function and the control function u(t)=(ui(t))∈Rn which depends on state variables and needs to be calculated where i = (1 the two equivalent chaotic system (Equations 2 3) are globally asymptotically synchronized If a suitable controller u(t) fulfills the condition limt→ ∞‖Y(t)-X(t)‖ = limt→ ∞‖ei‖= 0 3) are calculated using the error function defined by ei = yi − xi the synchronization error is stated as follows Where M2 − M1 = M3 is the coefficient matrix of order (n × n) of the error system (Equation 4) and Γ(x, y) = g(y)−g(x) [47] Controller u(t) may get rid of the nonlinear section Control function formulation is defined as follows: Where M2-M1=M3∈Rn×n is the coefficient matrix of system (Equation 4) [47] Where the linear proposed controller matrix M4∈Rn×n controls the strength of the master system's controller which is defined by the subcontroller function v(t) Since v(t) = −M4e(t) is a scalar matrix with error variables When v(t) is a scalar matrix with error variables and v(t) = −M4e(t) is a constant matrix λi < 0 is the condition for diagonal matrix (M3 + M4) where λi is the eigenvalue of matrix (M3 + M4) state vectors of system (Equation 7) asymptotically converge to zero and as a result of which MS (Equation 2) tracks the DS (Equation 3) x(t) and y(t) are demonstrated to show the states of two identical and nonidentical chaotic systems The chaotic synchronization problem can be assumed to be a suitable controller u ∈ Rn stabilizing the synchronization error at the origin This indicates that for all t ≥ t0 ≥ 0 where t0 is the time of control activation the controller sends the synchronization error trajectories back to the origin The MS and DS of Shimizu–Morioka systems are defined as follows in this context: The MS of the Shimizu–Morioka system is designated by The DS of the Shimizu–Morioka system is designated by we characterize sequential controllers: ui(t); ∀ui = (1 we have to calculate the error state (ex; ∀x = x z) by combining the DS (Equation 8) and MS systems (Equation 9) using Let us derive the error dynamics equations for applying the active control design methods: the control functions are re-described as (vi; ∀i = 1 The error dynamics system (Equation 11) changes state z) are defined by linearizing error system (Equation 11) with control effort (vi; ∀i = 1 If the control function follows the instructions (ex; ∀x = x z) → 0 as time (∀ t → ∞) then the system's stabilization is complete To control the error dynamics (Equation 11) following the active control approach for the control functions (vi; ∀i = 1 one can use a variety of arbitrary scalar sets to create a constant matrix A Where A is a constant matrix. Here, it is examined how the chaotic system's coefficient matrix's eigenvalues [43] influence the results which are modifiable to get the required synchronization time To stabilize the error system's state the matrix A must all have eigenvalues following conditions (λi < o) The selection of the matrix is Ai where (i = 1,2,3) With the corresponding eigenvalues being λ1 = (−1 With the corresponding eigenvalues being λ2 = (−a With the corresponding eigenvalues bing λ3 = (−b Finally, we chose the A1 matrix for reduced synchronization time in the comparative analysis. Because when we chose A2 and A3 matrix for chaos control of Shimizu–Morioka, it takes longer time than A1 matrix, which is shown in Figures 6A–C The dynamical change of the synchronized average error when we chose arbitrary matrix (A1 (A) To carry out the zoom of the dynamical change of the synchronized average error for constant matrix A1 (B) Zoom of the dynamical change of the synchronized average error for constant matrix A2 (C) Zoom of the dynamical change of the synchronized average error for constant matrix A3 we prove the control system (Equation 16): we can construct the matrix B from the system (Equation 13) If we fix (Equation 15) into Equation (14) Where W = (B + A1) is a diagonal matrix For this specific selection of constant matrix (A1; ∀λ1 = −1 according to the linearity system's stability theory two systems are synchronized under the control system (Equation 20) if all the eigenvalues λi of the matrix W satisfy the condition (λi < o) From the system (Equation 15) by operating A1 matrix The MatLab Simulink is applied to the RK-4 algorithm to generate numerical results with a 0.01-time grid We proceed with the MS (Equation 8) and DS (Equation 9) procedures under the following initial circumstances: (A) The dynamical change of the synchronized states (x1 (B) The dynamical change of the synchronized states (y1 (C) The dynamical change of the synchronized states (z1 The dynamical change of the synchronized states of control effort ui Where ζ1 ∈ R and x ∈ Rn are the control input and state of the system, and the nonlinear functions are gathered in (f, g). The BC scheme is given as follows to stabilize systems (Equation 24), using the strict feedback form recursively [53]: Where ex, ζ1, ζ2, ..., ζk are error of state variables and u is the final control function [5] The stable process of the first of one system (Equation 24) is described as follows: we originate the dynamics state of variable κ1 which is regulated by κ1 = e1 for creating virtual controller ζ1 under the consideration of Lyapunov functions The virtual control ζ1 = α1(κ1) ensures that the system (Equation 25) becomes asymptotically stable by estimating α1(κ1), while κ2 is a controller because of V1>0⇒V1˙<0 [44] The stable process of the second of one system (Equation 24) is described as follows: The new virtual variable κ2 is defined by ζ1 and α1(z1) as: let us consider that the κ1˙,κ2˙ are subordinate coordinates of a new error subsystem: V2˙=-Qκ1T-Qκ2T<0 in Rn the virtual control ζ2 = α2(κ1 κ2) ensures that the system labeled (Equation 26) is asymptotically stable by estimating α2(κ1 The ongoing dimensional step defines the error variable κn: The new virtual variable subsystems are given as follows: V1˙=-Q1κ1T-Q2κ2T-...-QnκnT<0 in Rn where Qi=T-1,∀(i=1,⋯,n)>0 According to the Lyapunov stability theory the subsystem (Equation 29) is asymptotically stable when V2˙=-Qκ1T-Qκ2T<0 the virtual control αn−1(κ1 κn) ensures that the whole system (Equation 24) is asymptotically stable by estimating αn−1(κ1 which generally depends on x and ζ1 the system (Equation 23) is enormously stable worldwide for all initial conditions xi(0)∈Rn The MS of the Shimizu–Morioka systems: u is a single control input to be identified subsequently We originated the error system concerning time for applying the backstepping control strategy using the error states explanation (Equation 10) by combining (Equations 31 Following the sequence of the entire systems (Equation 24) the error system (Equation 33) is mentioned previously as: This project designated as control input u to ensure the stability of the error system (Equation 34) the 3D nonlinear chaotic system will be governed by a three-step recursive strategy each of which included a single virtual control function and a virtual variable The formulation continues following the sequential equation of the system (Equation 34) from the first to the last subsystem until the transformation of the coordinates from (ex˙,ey˙,ez˙) to (κ1˙,κ2˙,κ3˙) When ez is a controller and the first Lyapunov function is defined by a new virtual variable κ1 = ez, for creating the virtual control α1, which ensures that the first equation of Equation (34) is asymptotically stable by estimating the virtual control α1. The purpose of controller ez is to drive (ex, ey, ez) = (0, 0, 0) i.e. (x1; y1; z1) = (x2; y2; z2). Lyapunov function [44]-1: V1˙ is regulated by κ1˙ in the following ways: When ex = α1(ez) is used to define the second new virtual variable κ2 = ex − α1 the term κ1κ2(x2 + x1) in Equation (37) will be eliminated The second virtual variable is governed by the system's (Equation 34) second equation When ey is a controller and the second Lyapunov function is defined by the new virtual variable κ3 = ey − α2 We derived stabilization function α2 which ensures that the second of Equation (34) is asymptotically stable When we use the time derivative of κ2 in V2˙ then the dynamical change of V2 takes place as follows:: The stabilization function α2 is chosen as: Furthermore by substituting α2,V2˙ gets converted into: the term κ2κ3 from Equation (41) will be eliminated If we follow the sequence of Equation (30) and the control effort exists in the third equation The third virtual variable is governed by the third equation of systems (Equation 34) in which α2 = −κ2−κ1(x2 + x1) exists V3˙ is regulated by κ3˙ in the following ways: If the following preference for the control variable u: (i.e., V3<0˙, since a, b > 0) and according to the LaSalle-Yoshizawa theorem [16, 54] it is necessary to make it clear that all solutions of Equation (34) satisfy the conditions (ex; ∀x = x 32) are globally synchronized with the control function u the set of new virtual variables is a new error model shown in (κ1 and now let us analyze the entire space of (κ1˙,κ2˙,κ3˙) : The MatLab Simulink is applied to the RK-4 algorithm to generate numerical results with a 0.01-time grid. We proceed with the system (Equation 34) for completing the backstepping design simulation procedures under controller (Equation 45). Now, we proceed with fixing the parameter values of a = 0.81, b = 0.375, as shown in Figures 9–14 The error model with a virtual variable for backstepping without activated control The error model with the virtual variable for backstepping with activated control The dynamical change of error state (ex, ey, ez) and new subsystem (κ1, κ2, κ3) with activated control function is shown in Figures 9–14 The validity of a new subsystem under backstepping control with system equilibrium (0, 0, 0) is examined in Figure 12 along with the magnitude of system synchronization (Equation 34) the average error propagation is calculated as follows: The MS–DS system is globally synchronized following an initial momentary time period of approximately t = 2.5s. This is also supported by Figure 15B where the exponential convergence of the synchronization superiority is determined by the error propagation on average error states: Effectiveness of the synchronization times for (A) the AC approach and (B) the BC approach with the controller turned on for (0 ≤ t ≤ 100) Figure 15 shows the time response of the control law Figure 14 shows the synchronized states of MS–DS of the Shimizu–Morioka system devastating BC process by the activated controller it is necessary the effectiveness of the DS is necessary to track the MS with similar characteristics for all future states the BC formula reduces the number of controllers from 3 to 1 backstepping control outperforms the active control thereby reducing controller complexity and cost • The active control design includes sequential controllers and the backstepping design creates one controller by defining the Lyapunov function the error dynamic is the tendency toward zero as time goes to infinity hence the chaos synchronization of the Shimizu-Morioka chaotic system is asymptotically stable • The states of MS (master system) and DS (drive system) exhibit similar activities in both instructions • The results demonstrated that tracking the backstepping strategy takes much less time than the active control method for detecting the dynamics of transitory errors it reaches global stability and asymptotic synchronization Backstepping outperforms other strategies and is simpler to design The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/supplementary material further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author MA: overview of the article and methodology All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of nterest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the 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Residents were relocated, leaving behind ghostly remnants of a former life in the valley. Meanwhile, the old Inunaki Tunnel it had become a site of tragedy and violence including the brutal murder of a young man by local delinquents The crime left an indelible mark on the tunnel fusing reality with the supernatural as stories circulated of a white sedan — allegedly tied to the victim — appearing as a ghostly omen within the tunnel including fatal accidents involving young thrill-seekers fueled the legend of Inunaki as a cursed location adding to its reputation as one of Japan’s most terrifying haunted spots In his first installment of his horror trilogy Shimizu reimagines this legend with chilling fidelity capturing the overwhelming sense of isolation and terror that Japan’s abandoned rural spaces evoke The villagers in his film are trapped in their own nightmarish world and the protagonist’s journey into Inunaki becomes a descent into a place outside of time and space Shimizu’s vision not only brings this mysterious village to life but also pays homage to Japan’s respect for the invisible boundaries between this world and the next where some things are better left undisturbed Known as Japan’s “Suicide Forest,” Aokigahara is a place steeped in sorrow and silence where thick trees and volcanic rock absorb even the faintest of sounds the forest is home to myths that reach far beyond its recent association with tragedy.  Aokigahara has long been regarded as a haunted realm, a liminal space where lost souls linger, unable to move on. Local legends suggest that, centuries ago, it was a place where ubasute — the practice of abandoning the elderly — was carried out during times of famine Stories say the spirits of those left behind now haunt the forest Shimizu dives into Aokigahara’s dark legacy transforming it from a setting into a character in its own right As his protagonists traverse the forest’s ghostly terrain they encounter spirits tied to Japan’s broader themes of grief Shimizu weaves into his narrative the concept of yurei and their tendency to linger in places of suffering and sorrow It is a horror born from Japan’s understanding of mental health social isolation and the lingering presence of spirits who have suffered greatly in life Aokigahara is a reflection of human suffering and loneliness unmarked cemetery of those who died in despair one finds not only the forest’s infamous “silence” — an absence of birdsong and wind that unnerves even the most steadfast visitors — but also signs of hope left by volunteers: placards urging people to seek help where people come face-to-face with the fragility of the human mind and spirit Shimizu’s film pays homage to this complex relationship between land offering audiences not just a horror story but a contemplative look at Japan’s societal pressures The final chapter in Shimizu’s trilogy takes us to Ox-Head Village based on an even more obscure legend about a rural area rumored to be plagued by an ancient curse Said to be one of Hokuriku region’s most terrifying ghost spots the story centers around an abandoned hotel known as Tsubono Kosen.  Once a bustling tourist destination in the 1970s While the surrounding facilities were dismantled over time local bikers and paranormal enthusiasts.  The location’s haunting reputation was fueled by dark events: a young boy’s drowning in the hotel pool in 1980 is said to have led to its closure while local legend claims the hotel’s missing owner was later found hanged in the boiler room.  Locals caution against visiting Tsubono Kosen with superstitious “rules” for anyone attempting to leave unharmed: don’t arrive in a white car Folklore holds that water sources often draw spirits Ox-Head Village also introduces another famous Hokuriku site: the Miyajima Tunnel or “Ox-Head Tunnel,” located 55 kilometers west of Tsubono Kosen 55-meter tunnel on the Toyama-Ishikawa border is named after the nearby Ushikubi (Ox-Head) district known for its supernatural legends and once home to a now-lost village also named “Ox-Head Village.”  became infamous after a man’s self-immolation and his mother’s subsequent suicide near the site with visitors claiming to see an elderly woman in mourning clothes drifting through the tunnel at night said to have once wept blood and now left headless — a ghostly monument to the location’s haunted past Shimizu taps into these unsettling local myths bringing out their layered cultural symbolism and cautionary themes His characters confront not just a place but an embodiment of ancestral anger and lingering supernatural forces Shimizu uses the layered fears of karmic retribution and unbroken taboos reminding us that Japan’s spooky rural sites are haunted not only by spirits but by the invisible boundaries that mark the limits of the human world where stepping out of line can have lasting Shimizu’s trilogy is remarkable not only for its supernatural elements but for its grounding in the unique history and culture of Japan Unlike many horror films that rely on shock or jump scares folklore and an undercurrent of respect for the spirit world.  His portrayal of Japanese horror respects the tradition of kaidan (supernatural stories) meant not just to terrify but to impart caution and respect for the unseen forces that shape our world This trilogy is Shimizu’s way of keeping Japan’s folklore alive while also bringing ancient fears into the modern consciousness without diminishing their mystique.  What makes these urban legends so compelling is that they are deeply interwoven with both cultural memory and societal issues These stories aren’t simply ghost tales; they’re reflections of Japan’s social fabric of the pressures and unspoken fears that lie beneath Inunaki’s lawless land echoes fears of isolation and societal breakdown Aokigahara mirrors Japan’s struggles with mental health and isolation And the cursed villages remind us of the dire consequences of breaking sacred taboos Shimizu’s trilogy takes these cultural concerns and recasts them as horror reminding us that Japan’s past is alive and watching.  JavaScript settings are disabled in your browser and some functions of this site cannot be used.Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings Error reading javascriptJavaScript settings are disabled in your browser and some functions of this site cannot be used – Acquired 51% of the Shares through its North American Regional Managing Corporation – Shimizu Corporation (President: Kazuyuki Inoue) has recently acquired 51% of the shares in Cross Management Corp an alterations and interiors construction company based in New York State through its North American regional managing corporation CMC specializes in alterations and interiors construction projects Its business area covers New York State with a focus on Manhattan as well as parts of neighboring New Jersey and Delaware such as major financial institutions and developers The company has also collaborated with Shimizu North America LLC ("SNA") Shimizu's local subsidiary responsible for construction operations in North America CMC participated in the Minamoto Kitchoan NY Renovation a project led by SNA on Fifth Avenue in New York City The decision to bring CMC into the Shimizu Group aims to strengthen and expand our engagement in the alterations and interiors construction market While SNA has already been active in this market its primary clients have traditionally consisted of Japanese companies SAI anticipates creating new business opportunities and expanding project acquisition by enhancing our connections with local clients Shimizu is advancing initiatives to promote the autonomy of our overseas regional offices we introduced an "Overseas In-House Company System" that regards overseas regional offices as an In-House Company with the ultimate goal of transitioning all overseas regional offices into fully independent subsidiaries we have already established a business framework under SAI which oversees subsidiaries such as SNA and Perigon International Inc. a company specializing in engineering services for chemical and automotive-related manufacturing CMC will operate as a member of the SAI group Shimizu remains committed to pursuing alliances and M&A activities that contribute to the growth and expansion of our global business with a particular focus on North America and Southeast Asia The information contained in this news release is the current information on the date of publication Please be aware that this information may have changed by the time you view it Please contact the company to inquire for further details Copyright © 1996-2025 SHIMIZU CORPORATION JAPANESE though Yamahara is coming back from injury to palliate the damage But the tight Golden Week schedule is going to be heavy on the players’ legs and more players will have to answer the call starting by another so-called home game at the National Stadium in Tokyo next Saturday against Nagoya but we can count on a big contingent of S-Pulse fans Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s own Kaylee Shimizu hasn’t missed a beat after competing on Season 24 of “The Voice.” She joined HNN meteorologist Guy Hagi on this week’s, “Upfront with Guy Hagi” podcast. It’s an episode that hits all the high notes She talks about her experience competing on “The Voice,” as well as what inspires her to keep singing she puts on a performance that you don’t want to miss Each episode of the podcast has Hagi interviewing a local celebrity — in the HNN weather vehicle Listen to the second episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts! You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2024 at 6:00 PM EDTBookmarkSaveAfter becoming the Bank of Japan’s highest-ranking female bureaucrat ever Tokiko Shimizu is now turning her focus on how to shatter more glass ceilings with a plan to tackle deep-rooted gender inequality from the bottom up While the common path for Japanese bureaucrats after leaving the public sector is to take up a job at a major corporation or think tank is launching her own consultancy after leaving the BOJ in May to focus on bringing more women into STEM-related fields starting at the high-school level