#JBpress

[flapper-dai]

高橋大輔が語った　スケーター＆プロデューサーとして臨む新アイスショー「滑走屋」|Nikkan Sports Premium

文＝阿部健吾　撮影＝河田真司

アイスショーの新たな幕開けに…高橋大輔プロデュース「滑走屋」公開練習レポ｜1回の公演が75分、1日3回、極力低価格と新機軸を示すショーがついに開幕 | JBpress autograph

文＝松原孝臣　撮影＝太田大輔

こんな高橋大輔見たことない！ アイスショーフルプロデュースは初…練習で見せた「覚悟」:「滑走屋」公開練習参加報告 前編｜FRaU

文＝田中 亜紀子　撮影＝大森直

高橋大輔「つきつめる力」のすごみ…「滑走屋」パートナーたちの証言:「滑走屋」公開練習参加報告　後編｜FRaU

文＝田中 亜紀子　撮影＝大森直

[plasticdreams]

　畳や障子、襖などは音を吸収しますが、板張りの側壁は音を反響させます。 　時代劇に出てくる「お白洲」は、白砂の上にムシロを敷いて、容疑者（？）を座らせます。 　実際に音を計測してみるとよく分かりますが、そういう場所では音が吸収されて響かないので「罪人は大きな声が出せない」んですね。 　それに対して「お奉行」が出てくる御座所近辺は、板張りの床や壁などが音を反響させて「大きな声」が響くようになっている。 　実は、日本の伝統的な建築音響は、権力構造も反映して設計、施工されているんです

伝統的木造建築とは異なる隈研吾建築、劣化が早い理由とは 東京大学にある建築物で、木材の使い方と劣化を調べてみた(1/3) | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[chikuri]

稲村：先ほどもお話しした通り、スパイ防止法は「情報窃取対策」に主軸を置き、自国の利益の最大化のために政治家などを使って影響力を行使する工作活動を防ぐことは難しいでしょう。 　政治家への政治信条への寄り添いや、間接的な資金援助などあらゆるアプローチを使って「他国のエージェント化」する日本人政治家を減らしたいのであれば、例えばアメリカの「外国代理人登録法」（Foreign Agents Registration Act：外国のために政治活動・情報収集を目的として行動する人間は、米司法省に登録義務を負う法律）が参考になります。 　同法は、米国内で外国政府や外国企業、外国の団体などの利益を代表して政治活動や情報収集を行う場合、米司法省への登録を義務付ける法律です。スパイが正直に代理人であると自ら登録を届け出ることはまずありません。未登録の状態でスパイ行為を行い、所属団体と当該スパイの関連性が明らかになった時点で立件が可能になります。 　政治工作を含めた影響力工作について、ハニートラップに関して言えば、恋愛そのものを規制する法律はなく、それだけでは法的措置の根拠となりにくいでしょう。しかし、「外国代理人として活動しているのに登録義務を怠っている」場合、それを明確に立件する根拠を与える法律があれば効果的です。これはスパイ防止法ではカバーしきれない側面です。そもそも、ハニートラップという話題はどうも世間の注目を集めやすいですが、工作活動の手法の一つにすぎず、そればかりに注目が偏る現状にも疑問があります。 　最後に、日本が歴史的に数多くのスパイ活動の被害に遭っていることは事実です。そのような中で、スパイ防止法は間違いなく必要です。 　一方で、どの工作活動に対して、「何」をどう「守る」のか。必要なのは法なのか。手法なのか。細やかな議論を疎かにしては、議論が前に進みません。そして、SNSなどでは、意見の違う他者を排除するような論調がはびこっています。それでは、そもそも議論などできません。そのような姿勢では、防諜力の強化にはつながらないでしょう。

スパイ天国の日本、自民党提言「スパイ防止法」だけではスパイが減らない理由、本当に必要な2つの対策とは 日本カウンターインテリジェンス協会代表理事・稲村悠氏に聞く(4/4) | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[kennak]

人身事故で致死の当事者になったら問答無用で一発免許永久剥奪。それぐらいじゃないと、自動車という物理的に人を潰せる機械を動かしてもらっては困る。不自由だろうけど殺された当事者よりは遥かにマシだろう。

[B! 裁判] 一般道120キロ爆走で女���死亡させた医師に「執行猶予」、なぜ高級スポーツカーの運転手に“大甘判決”がまかり通る | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[lastscenecom]

当時私はヨーカ堂の人事部長をやっていて、一緒にコンビニ事業を立ち上げる社員を募ったのですが、1人も希望者がいないんです。しょうがないから新聞の求人広告を出した。そうしたら、自衛隊のパイロットだとか経営コンサルタントだとかパン屋の営業だとか、流通とは全く関係のない人たちが10人ばかり集まって、1973年セブン-イレブン・ジャパンが設立されたんです。

“素人集団”だったセブン-イレブン・ジャパンが成長し続けた理由とは？（JBpress） - Yahoo!ニュース

[yuzurujenn]

[2024.12.08] JBPRESS - Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance at 30 Years Old

Part 1: The Story of "Life" He Wrote Himself, and the Reason He Skates... The Philosophical Realm He Has Reached as a Professional Skater

The new solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu premiered on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. The third installment of the Ice Story series, which Hanyu both performed in and directed, brought to life a grand story on ice that questions the meaning of "life."

Having spent much of his 20s striving for the pinnacle of competitive figure skating within the constraints of performance elements and scoring, Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday by showcasing a broader range of expression as a professional skater. What made this possible was the carefully crafted concept, meticulous direction, and his exceptional on-ice performance, which remains impressive even as he ages.

"It feels like my stomach is turned inside out."

The solo performance lasted about two hours and 50 minutes. When the main performance ended, Hanyu reappeared on the rink to loud applause and cheers, and bowed deeply.

"Thank you so much for coming today!"

"I know many people were looking forward to this performance, and I, along with all the staff members, felt the pressure, expectations, and heavy responsibility. We really, really put in a lot of time and energy to create this."

Rather than skating a series of solo performances, Hanyu linked several programs together, performing them as a cohesive story. The Ice Story that the professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu is taking on is a world where there is no established "successful model" beyond the two works he has previously created.

That is why the audience's reaction on the opening night holds significant meaning as the first gauge of evaluation for this performance.

Seeing the heated atmosphere in the audience, Hanyu spoke with a relieved expression:

"I was really nervous (laughs). How can I describe it? I was so nervous, I felt like my stomach was turning inside out. I haven't properly watched the footage yet, but I feel a strong sense of accomplishment knowing that we all worked so hard to create this. It feels good."

The original storybook for the performance, "Echoes of Life," was written by Hanyu himself.

Why perform a story about "life"?

The story unfolds around the protagonist, named "Nova." In a world that has crumbled, the protagonist, whose memories are faint and hazy, embarks on a journey in search of an answer to the philosophical question: "What is life?"

In response to the story, Yuzuru Hanyu performed 12 songs, including many new tracks such as "First Cry ~ Meguri," with Nova eventually reaching the "answer to life."

What are the thoughts behind the third installment of the Ice Story?

"I've always been interested in the philosophy of life, having thought about bioethics since I was a child and taking courses on the subject at university. From there, I continuously revisited my own thoughts and theories. I wanted to create a performance that would allow everyone to find their own answers to 'living,' because we are in this world, and that's how 'Echoes of Life' came to be."

How to embody one's own perspective and ideas? True to his approach since his competitive days, where he was meticulous about every detail of his expression, Hanyu maintained an uncompromising attitude.

"I revisited books, including those by the professor I studied with in university, about life, and created this Ice Story based on that."

Even in the written expressions within the original work, traces of his attention to detail can be seen in the way the words are strung together.

"Fate is a series of coincidences"

During the press conference, one journalist, who was overwhelmed by the impactful words depicted on the ice during the performance, asked the following question:

——In today's story, there were many words that made me want to write them down. If you had to choose one phrase and share your thoughts about it, which one would it be?

Hanyu faced the question, took a brief moment to reflect, and then responded with the following words.

"The idea that 'fate' is a series of coincidences—this is something I learned while reading philosophy books. It's really, really fragile, and I thought about how fate, like a string of coincidences, must exist for everyone in their own unique way. When you look back on your life or feel like you're currently experiencing fate, I hope you can feel the joy of encountering those rare, coincidental moments or even something like a miracle. This is one of the passages I wrote with that thought in mind."

"Echoes of Life" unfolds with "sound" as its key theme.

What was said during the MC

The protagonist feels words and letters as "sound" and is able to embody them. This ability allows them to express the qualities and words of knowledge as "sound." This concept comes from Hanyu's own experiences.

"Originally, I was the type of person who heard colors and emotions as 'sound' since I was young. To put it simply, for example, with the color 'red,' some people might associate it with passion, while others might feel it as fear. It's a matter of personal interpretation. I don’t have perfect pitch, but I’ve always felt like I could hear it in a melodic sense, almost as if the interpretation itself was based on melody. This story was created as I reflected on my own experiences while writing it as fiction."

After the main performance, Yuzuru Hanyu shared this episode during the microphone performance:

"When I handed the storybook (that I wrote) to the video team, they said, 'Looks good,' but then they asked, 'How do we turn this into an Ice Story?' (laughs). I worked with the director of the video team, and we came up with ideas like 'What should we do? How about this?' We went through many moments where we thought, 'What should we do now?' and 'Ahh!' but somehow managed to bring it together. When everything came together, including the direction and my skating, I was able to think, 'We’ve created something good.'"

What kind of behind-the-scenes process unfolded during this? The video footage, essential for the story's development, was highly detailed and cinematic, with a clear focus on quality throughout. In fact, Hanyu dedicated a significant amount of time to filming and video production.

"As for the time spent on filming... it was about three days. I spent two full days shooting, then about half a day more, and another half day of shooting... Plus, I also had to do the narration recording, which took another two days. It was tough (laughs)."

There were many scenes featuring himself, but his uncompromising attitude in overseeing the production reflected the deep attachment he had to the main character.

No deterioration in skating at 30

"Regarding playing the character Nova, since it was a story I wrote myself, and I created a protagonist that I could fully immerse myself in, I felt that I had to play the role myself."

The emphasis on piano music in the performance was due to his desire to incorporate classical elements. "Since the theme was philosophy, I wanted to include melodies and pieces that would evoke a feeling of clarity and strength. I chose more pieces that would create that kind of atmosphere. In the process of creating the story, I thought about where I wanted to depict a battle, where I needed to have a strong core, and where I wanted to use the words exactly as they were. These were some of the considerations I had in mind."

In addition to the visuals and music selection, he also paid great attention to the protagonist’s costume.

"Until now, I had never linked the costumes in the visuals with the actual performance outfits. For Nova's costume, I wanted something that could actually be worn as fashion on the ice, which made it quite difficult. But, of course, I have very strong feelings about the costume for the protagonist."

"This time, in addition to the people who have always specialized in creating figure skating costumes, we also had people who had never made figure skating costumes before join the team. There are many costumes that went through repeated arrangements and refinements. This Ice Story has turned out differently from the past, and I hope people can feel the fabric and the unique texture of the costumes that can only be seen in Echoes of Life."

The final crucial piece to the carefully crafted direction is his outstanding performance on the ice. Despite once imagining a decline in his skating skills by the time he turned 30, his abilities have deepened, and most importantly, his quadruple jumps and triple axels (3.5-turn jumps) remain as strong as ever.

The epic story came to fruition thanks to the carefully crafted production concept, from the story structure to its development on the ice, along with the techniques supported by the effort to bring it to life.

Part 2: Overwhelming "Hospitality" for His Fans... The Best Part of His Solo Performance Starts from the Ending

After achieving back-to-back Olympic victories, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who transitioned to professional skating, kicked off his new solo performance, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. This is the third installment of his "Ice Story," in which he takes on both the role of performer and executive producer.

The grand story, which centers around the philosophical theme of questioning the meaning of "life," came to fruition on the ice. This performance also marked the milestone of Hanyu's 30th birthday. After performing 12 songs, including many new songs such as "First Cry- Meguri," Hanyu appeared on the rink again, "unmasked," immediately after the end credits rolled. The sense of unity between Hanyu's MC, as he shed the armor of an artist, and the audience, along with the encore of three songs including the spectacular "SEIMEI," represented the "second chapter" of the solo performance, which was another highlight of the show.

The solo performance will be "Yuzuru Hanyu Birthday Celebration 2024"

"Ah, thank you all for coming today! This was our first performance, so how was it? To everyone watching the stream around the world, and to those of you here feeling the atmosphere in person, I want to express my gratitude. So many people have been looking forward to this performance, and together with the staff, we’ve felt the pressure, the expectations, and the responsibility. We’ve put in so much time and energy to create this. I hope, even just a little, that this performance and this story can become a source of strength for all of you. Thank you so much for today!"

Dressed in a white T-shirt, Hanyu, slightly relieved from the pressure of the opening night performance, stepped onto the ice once again, and the atmosphere in the venue was filled with a different kind of energy.

His gentle MC part, which had become a regular part of the show, unfolded.

On this day, there was a special announcement.

December 7th—Hanyu’s birthday.

After encouraging the audience to applaud the members who contributed to the performance, he changed his tone and, with a slightly shy voice, shouted:

"So, it's my birthday! Yay! I was born, I was born! Ready, set!"

Voices of "Thank you" echoed from the audience.

"Wait, wait! I see, so that's the trend (rather than congratulations) (laughs)," he said, confused, before smiling happily as the audience sang a birthday song for him.

"Thank you so much! You don't often get such a big Happy Birthday, do you? I’m really happy. I wonder how many tens of thousands of people are watching, both at the venue and in front of the TV, singing along. I'm really happy. Thank you so much!"

Hanyu's solo performance, which tackled a grand philosophical theme, has suddenly had its title changed to "Hanyu Yuzuru Birthday Festival 2024."

Then, Hanyu made an announcement into the microphone.

Sharp dance moves unite fans

"I would like to do the choreography together with everyone during the Hanyu Yuzuru Birthday Celebration 2024. It's not that difficult, so I hope everyone will do it together. I would like to do the choreography together to the chorus part of 'Let Me Entertain You.'"

He demonstrated the moves himself, then practiced them using gestures in front of the packed audience of 14,000 people on three sides.

"That's right, that's right!"

With the audience now in sync, the encore program began.

The audience was energized as they joined in the choreography during the first song, "Let Me Entertain You." Then, Hanyu continued, "Alright, let's keep going for a little while longer. There are times when you feel like "ugh" about the world, or like "Fuzzy" on a personal level. Today, I want everyone to scream and have fun together," and he performed a sharp dance to the song "Ashura-chan," filling the venue with an exhilarating atmosphere.

At the end of the performance, Hanyu presented a special program.

It was the powerful free program "SEIMEI," which had created countless legendary moments during his competitive years. Introducing it as "an important, very important program," he brought the iconic scene back to life on the ice.

After performing a total of 15 songs, both in the main program and the encore, Hanyu circled the rink, waving at the audience with a smile. He conveyed his gratitude with a beaming face to the rinkside, the upper-tier seats, and the screen. Finally, he placed the microphone down and, with his own voice, shouted "Thank you!" echoing throughout the vast arena.

He officially announced his retirement from competition and transition to professional skating in July 2022. Now, in his third year as a professional, his presence on the ice has only grown, with his level of attention surpassing even that during his competitive career.

Sports Hochi ran a countdown series leading up to the opening night of the performance, which also happened to be Hanyu's birthday, while Nikkan Sports featured a large exclusive interview on the day of the premiere. The Sports Hochi and Daily Sports also ran front-page coverage of the premiere on December 8th in their papers.

It wasn't just the newspapers. The monthly magazine ESSE featured Hanyu on the cover of its January 2025 special edition, including a special interview. The business-oriented Weekly Toyo Keizai also covered his journey since turning professional in its November 30, 2024 issue, approaching his story from the perspective of an "evolving entertainer."

As a sign of his popularity, tickets for his solo performances remain difficult to obtain, even for inbound visitors. Of course, this is proof that Hanyu has continued to respond to expectations and heavy responsibilities with performances that exceed them without relying on his past fame.

At the solo performance that day, there was a spectacular highlight in the first half.

A "bundle of ambition" who continues to take on challenges.

Without ever stepping backstage, Hanyu smoothly completed the intense program that began with "Piano Collection" and continued with Chopin's "Ballade No. 1".

What kind of life will Hanyu have in his 30s?

"I believe the future will turn out even better than I can imagine. I think this is the time when my experiences, my senses, and my techniques will start to really come together. I want to continue to have hope for my future, and I will always keep the mindset of grabbing the next opportunity, while approaching practice, training, and performances with that in mind."

The words that came out were full of ambition.

As has been reiterated, Hanyu has continued to evolve without ever stopping since his competitive days.

In response to the immense pressure of rising expectations, he has taken pride in delivering overwhelming performances that surpass them, and has earned the recognition that comes with it.

He is in charge of both the performance and the production, and he never forgets to show his gratitude to the members who support him and to take care to "entertain" the fans and audience until the very end. After the media interview, Hanyu also added words of gratitude. There must be many "doors" that Hanyu has yet to open. On the first day of his 30s, this extraordinary performer demonstrated the potential that lies ahead.

Source:  https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351

[quotejungle]

いつまでも起業精神を忘れずにいるのは、「3つのC」に屈しないことにしているからである。3つのCとは、Complacency（自己満足）、Conservation（現状維持）、Conceit（うぬぼれ）。

なぜスタバはフラペチーノを売り、音楽レーベルを立ち上げ、映画に関わるのか？ 企業の成長を狂わす「3C」とは（JBpress） - Yahoo!ニュース

[tanu1962]

(「ぎゃっ」メス猫にちょっかいを出してフラれた猫、鼻の上に生々しく×印が イタリアン・リヴィエラ、4つの町に暮らす猫たち(4/5) | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)から)

[takadat]

マスクが「言論の自由絶対主義者」を自称するのは、自由を至高のものとするリバタリアン（自由原理主義者）として当然です。もともと旧Twitterのコンテンツ・モデレーション（投稿監視）に懐疑的で、2022年10月の買収後に第三者委員会を立ち上げ、独立系ジャーナリストのマット・タイービらを中心に実態を調べさせました。 　その調査で明らかになったのは、実際に、保守派のツイートを非表示にしたり、アカウントを強制的に削除していたりしたことでした。ただしこれは、保守派のいうような「ディープステートの陰謀」ではなく、サンフランシスコを発祥の地とする旧Twitterにはもともとリベラルな政治信条を持つ社員が多く、モデレーターの一存でコンテンツやアカウントの削除を決めていたからのようです。 　マスクはこうした調査を受けて、モデレーターたちの解雇に踏み切ります。経営者の立場からしても、コンテンツ・モデレーションは費用対効果が悪すぎるということだったのでしょう。

トランプとマスクが掲げる「言論の自由」にも一理ある、SNSが抱えるジレンマに民主主義社会はどう向き合うか 作家・橘玲氏が読み解く米大統領選（2）(1/4) | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[ken1ymd]

『　中国が「戦時になれば、初日に日米の兵器を破壊することを考え、そして中国はその準備を今進めている」ことを深く認識すべきである。』

[rakkanoyukue]

元衆議院議員　渡辺喜美氏

【政治の世界で人を動かす原理は3つ】

1 利益の供与（予算の配分権）

2 脅迫（徴税権）

3 マインドコントロール（増税が必要と刷り込む）

この3つを合わせ持っているのが財務省

[ryotarox]

被害者が東京支店長を務めていた米系証券会社の管理部長（公認会計士）が被害者の妻のサインを偽造して保証人欄にサインしていたりという

【三菱UFJ貸金庫盗難事件】「儲からない」リテール業務だから盲点に、メガバンクはいずれ庶民を切り捨てに動くか(2/5) | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

この文をどう改善すれば。段落全体はこう

ところが、被害者やその妻が銀行から送られて来ていた借り入れに関する通知書を長年開封せずに放置していたり、被害者が東京支店長を務めていた米系証券会社の管理部長（公認会計士）が被害者の妻のサインを偽造して保証人欄にサインしていたりという落ち度がいくつかあったため、一審で敗訴してしまった。

こうかな。 「被害者が東京支店長を務めていた米系証券会社」の管理部長（公認会計士）が、「被害者の妻」のサインを偽造して保証人欄にサイン あるいは 被害者は米系証券会社の東京支店長を務めていた。その証券会社の管理部長（公認会計士）が、被害者の妻のサインを偽造。保証人欄にサイン

[ashitatsu]

山城とは敵を防ぐための施設だから、高さの割に地形が厳しい上に、登ってきた人を殺傷するように造ってある。当然、名城と評される城ほど殺傷力は高いのだ。しかも、「要害地区」の遺構はほとんどが密藪に覆われている。城歩きのビギナーが訪れても、「登った」という満足感以上のものはえられない。

命の危険も…城歩きビギナー向きではない巨大な山城「八王子城」の安全な歩き方 東京近郊の「問題な城跡」を歩く（8）八王子城・後編 | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[kennak]

以前に中国に出張し、超高層ビルの上層階にあった取引先を訪問した際、「すごいビルですなあ」と申し上げたら、先方から「このビルは日本企業が建てたから安全ですよ！」と言われ、反応に困ったことを思い出した。

[B! 中国] 「おから工事」にタイ首相が怒り心頭、「地震で倒壊した唯一のビル」を手掛けた中国企業は一帯一路の中核企業だった 東アジア「深層取材ノート」（第277回） | JBpress (ジェイビープレス)

[lastscenecom]

当時はメーカーや問屋がそれぞれ独自に配送していたので、1日70台以上のトラックが納品に来ていたんです。これでは1日中対応に追われてしまう。そこで、担当メーカーが地域別に他社の製品を混載する共同配送というものも生み出しました。

“素人集団”だったセブン-イレブン・ジャパンが成長し続けた理由とは？（JBpress） - Yahoo!ニュース