Human Signals from Tokyo

フェム姉®｜日本一分かりやすい性科学の専門家, まりねぇ| 仲良くなって推したい人|サブスタ村 第一村人, きの/価値を考えるポッドキャスト, 照屋寛樹（テルヤヒロキ）BrandBuddyz合同会社代表, 平野昌功@Hospitality-Lab, そしてここには書けないぐらい参加してくれた皆さんご視聴・ご参加ありがとうございました。また、初ライブを支えてくれた よしなり｜サブスタ村 村長! さん、本当にありがとうございました。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

Let Me Introduce Myself Again.After 30 Days of Local AI Works.「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

今日は何もなかった、から始めてみる「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

子どものように拗ねる自分を抱える「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

今日は、自分を見捨てなかった―帰りたくない夜に、少し遠回りをした「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

特別な一日のあとに、普通の月曜日が来る。「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

What Audrey Tang's "Like" Taught Me About Writing from TokyoーーWhat Audrey Tang's "Like" Taught Me About Writing from Tokyo「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AIは時間を生きない――Amazonの認証メールを待ちながら考えた、人間の有限性について「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

オードリー・タンから「いいね」が来た日「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

日本語Podcastの冒頭に、英語を一文だけ置いてみる――東京から世界へ、小さな窓を開ける実験「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AIは私たちの筋肉を鍛えるのか、それとも奪うのか――オードリー・タンのSubstack記事から考える、AI時代の"修復する力"「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

速い時代に、静かな月曜日を持つ――6月のはじまりに、焦らず足場を整える「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AI Is a Mirror, Not Just a Tool.「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

英語のAI面接官にボコボコにされた話――完璧な英語より、瞬時に考えを組み立てる力が足りなかった「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

教授会で、少しだけ本音を話してきた「へ〜」とか「ほ〜」とかあなたの心を1mmだけでも動かしたいと思っています。もし、1mmでも動いたよという方はぜひ登録・フォローをお願いいたします。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AIの使い方より、AI時代の生き方を書きたい――なぜ私は、HowToやSubstack攻略を書かないのか This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AI時代に、私たちは"支配"ではなく"関係"を学べるか This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AI時代に牙をとぐ――尖った思考は、攻撃ではない This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AI時代でも、人間関係は倍速再生できない This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

AI Is Fast. Human Relationships Are Not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

返信が来ない時間に、人は勝手に物語を作ってしまう This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

名前を変えた日――「構造と余白のあいだ」に立つということ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

海外リモート案件に応募して、AI面接でへこんで、それでも面談まで行った話――完璧じゃなくても、前に進むことはできる This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

海外と仕事をするには、少し待つ力がいる This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

日本語でポッドキャストを録音するのと、英語でのPodcastを録音するときの違いについて話してみました。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

The People Who Remain in the Age of AI【和訳あり：AIの時代に、残る人たち】 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

KEITOさん（@keitoaiweb）のポッドキャストを聴いて、今のSubstackの波について考えていたら「地に足をつけてコンテンツを作る」っていうことが大切なのかなぁと思って録音しました。 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com

Episode 1: What is Local AI Works?Hi, this is Takashi Hagiwara.Welcome to the first episode of Local AI Works.This is a small experiment I’m starting.Local AI Works is a field note about practical AI and web adoption for local small businesses in Japan.When people talk about AI, the conversation often becomes very big, very fast.Large companies.Digital transformation.Advanced automation.AI agents.Productivity hacks.Or sometimes, stories about how to make money quickly with AI.Those topics are interesting, of course.But what I want to focus on here is something smaller, quieter, and more practical.For example:A small business has an old website.They started social media, but stopped posting months ago.They know their service is valuable, but they cannot explain it clearly.They need to write job posts, flyers, emails, and service descriptions, but writing takes too much time.They have heard about ChatGPT, but they don’t know how to use it in their actual work.These problems are not flashy.But for local businesses, they are very real.I have worked in advertising and marketing, including web marketing, ad operations, communication strategy, and improvement proposals.Recently, I’ve also been expanding my focus into generative AI, data analytics, and business intelligence.And through that process, I’ve started to think about one thing:AI is not only a tool for big companies, engineers, or highly technical people.It may also be a quiet and useful tool for small businesses and solo business owners who are dealing with everyday work.AI can help organize ideas.It can improve writing.It can create first drafts.It can help people describe their services more clearly.It can support social media posts, job descriptions, flyers, emails, and website copy.Of course, AI does not replace human judgment.But it can reduce the burden of starting from zero.And sometimes, that is already a big help.That is the starting point of Local AI Works.In this publication and podcast, I want to write and talk about three main themes.The first theme is practical AI and web use for small businesses.How can a small business improve an old website?What should a company post when its social media has been inactive for a long time?How can ChatGPT help with job posts, flyers, service descriptions, or email templates?How can a business improve its Google Business Profile or Google Maps presence?I don’t want to make this too technical.The goal is not to explain AI as a complex technology.The goal is to ask:How can a local business owner use AI tomorrow?What is the first small step?What kind of prompt is actually useful?What should still be checked by a human?So this first theme is very practical.It is about small steps, not big promises.The second theme is building a local AI consulting practice in public.Right now, I’m trying to create a new kind of work for myself.I call it something like a “local AI advisor” or “town AI consultant.”The idea is simple:Help local small businesses and solo business owners take their first step with AI and the web.Not by selling complicated systems.Not by pushing the latest tools.But by helping them improve their words, their websites, their social media, and their everyday communication.Recently, I created a simple website and a business card for this work.I also prepared a seminar proposal about practical generative AI for small businesses.Then I contacted local business support organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and business support centers in Nerima, Tokyo.Some places said their schedule for this year was already fixed.Some people gave me other contacts.Some people agreed to read my proposal.So, this is not a finished success story.It is a process.I want to document that process.What worked.What didn’t work.Where I was rejected.Where I got a small opening.What I learned from each conversation.Because I think building a new kind of work is not about having a perfect title from the beginning.It is about testing, adjusting, and slowly finding the shape of the work.So Local AI Works is also a business-building journal.The third theme is field notes on work, language, and local business in the age of AI.AI is changing many things.But I don’t think the most important question is simply:“What can be automated?”A better question may be:What should be observed by humans first?Before we automate something, we need to understand the actual work.We need to look at the business.We need to listen to the owner.We need to see where the communication is unclear.We need to understand what kind of customer they want to reach.We need to ask why the website became old, why social media stopped, or why the service is hard to explain.Only after that can we decide where AI can help.So for me, AI is not a replacement for human observation.It is a tool that supports human judgment.This is especially important for small businesses.A small business is not just a system.It has history.It has personality.It has local relationships.It has habits, limitations, strengths, and sometimes unspoken knowledge.So if we want to help small businesses use AI, we need more than tools.We need listening.We need translation.We need practical imagination.That is why I’m interested in the relationship between AI, language, and local business.Another thing about Local AI Works is that it will be bilingual, in a slightly unusual way.I will mainly write articles in Japanese.Those articles are for Japanese small businesses, solo business owners, and people who want to use AI and the web in practical ways.But on weekends, I want to record podcast episodes in English.The English podcast will not be a direct translation of the Japanese articles.Instead, it will be a reflection.I want to step back and ask:What does practical AI adoption look like in local Japanese businesses?What is the gap between AI hype and the reality of small business work?What does it mean to build a local AI consulting practice from Tokyo?So, yes, the audience may be a little different.Japanese articles will be more practical.English podcast episodes will be more reflective.But I think that difference may be part of the identity of Local AI Works.In Japanese, it is a practical notebook.In English, it is a field note.And between the two, I want to explore how AI actually meets work, words, and local business.I also want to be clear about the tone of this project.This is not about AI hype.I’m not interested in saying, “AI will solve everything.”I’m also not interested in promising that anyone can make money instantly with AI.Of course, AI is powerful.And yes, AI agents, automation, and new tools are exciting.I’m interested in them too.But for many small businesses, the first problem is much simpler.How do we rewrite this website copy?How do we create a better job post?How do we explain this service more clearly?How do we restart social media?How do we respond to inquiries more efficiently?How do we use ChatGPT without putting sensitive information at risk?These are small questions.But they matter.And I believe practical AI adoption starts from these small questions.Not from a grand strategy.Not from a perfect system.But from one sentence, one page, one post, one workflow.So, what is Local AI Works?It is a practical memo.It is a business-building journal.It is a field note.It is my attempt to understand how AI can help local small businesses in Japan communicate better, work more smoothly, and take small steps toward digital improvement.I will write in Japanese.I will speak in English.I will document the process as honestly as I can.The goal is not to look perfect.The goal is to keep observing, testing, learning, and building.So, welcome to Local AI Works.This is the beginning of the experiment.Thank you for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit takashihagiwara.substack.com