Nice to meet you. My name is Dat and I joined Dandelions in April this year. I’m from Vietnam. I look forward to working with you.
Reason for joining the company
When I looked at the Dandelions website, I felt that it was an environment where I could work in harmony with everyone. Also, I am interested in IT technology and always want to learn new things, so I studied information systems at school and wanted to use that knowledge to contribute to society. Furthermore, Dandelions has many employees with foreign nationality, so I felt I could work in a global environment and decided to join the company.
My impression after joining the company
Of the things I learned in class as a student, the things that are useful to me now are Excel operations and programming. I joined the company as a beginner in almost everything. When I joined Dandelions, I felt anxious at first and always felt nervous because I had to get used to it quickly, but thanks to everyone’s careful guidance and casual conversations, I have gotten used to the atmosphere of the workplace. I look forward to continuing to work with you all and growing together.
Self-introduction
I am an employee who loves food and traveling! Trying new foods and visiting new places have enriched my life. My hobby is traveling around Japan and experiencing the culture and traditional cuisine of each place. I also enjoy recreating the delicious food I have eaten while traveling. I would like to enjoy working with my seniors while sharing the charm of food and traveling!
Furthermore, one of the places I have visited that has left a particularly strong impression on me is Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Around Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you can enjoy delicious foods such as matcha ice cream and Japanese sweets. Even at work, I try to create different cultures and new ideas. I would like to create a fun working environment together with my team. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for reading! I’m 237 from the Business Management Department, in charge of this blog post. As a free introduction, I’d like to talk about the “Sleep Lecture” that was held on March 22nd.
Contents of the sleep course
① Sense of smell
Our sense of smell is directly transmitted to the part of the brain that is called instinct, so we can feel scents even while we are sleeping. The instructor recommended that we smell “essential oils” that have a relaxing effect to improve the quality of our sleep.
There are many scents of essential oils, so you can choose the scent that suits your symptoms. For example, you can choose the scent of rosemary for a migraine, or lavender or citrus scents for a calming effect, so you can choose the scent that suits you at that time. It is also recommended to close your eyes and choose a scent that makes it easy to take a deep breath.
Where can I buy essential oils? As for the question, you can find them on the Internet, and MUJI, a familiar place, has a wide selection of high-quality, inexpensive essential oils.
② Vision
Watching TV or using your smartphone before going to sleep affects your sleep. Especially recently, people tend to watch short videos such as TikTok and Instagram for long periods of time. As a countermeasure, it is important to avoid using your smartphone first, but you can get a good quality sleep without stressing your eyes and brain by watching videos with existing content or lowering the brightness and moving away from the screen.
Also, falling asleep immediately after getting into bed is evidence of lack of sleep, so it is best to take 15 minutes to fall asleep. If you cannot fall asleep even after 15 minutes, one improvement measure is to get out of bed once.
③ Taste
You should also be careful about what you eat and drink before going to sleep.
I have heard that coffee before going to bed is not good, but the caffeine contained in coffee and tea lasts for about 6 hours, so you can get a good night’s sleep by avoiding drinking it at least after 6 p.m.
It is also important to finish eating at least 3 hours before going to sleep. The reason is that if you eat immediately after eating or eat too much, it takes time to digest and absorb, and the sympathetic nervous system becomes active. As a countermeasure, it is important to wait some time after eating before sleeping or to eat less.
Alcohol can help you fall asleep, but it can also lead to shallow sleep, cause your tongue to drop and make you more likely to snore, and in the worst cases, cause breathing to stop, so care should be taken.
People who get irritable when they are hungry are prone to nocturnal hypoglycemia.
In that case, consuming something that improves the quality of sleep, such as Yakult, can help you get a good night’s sleep. If you experience nocturnal hypoglycemia, adrenaline is released, which can lead to shallow sleep, so be careful.
Summary
Taking this sleep course made me realize what I am lacking in terms of sleep. I was able to learn that I am not getting as much sleep as average and that I have been putting strain on my body without realizing it. I drink a lot of coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages, so I will be careful not to consume caffeine six hours before going to bed and not to drink too much alcohol. I also wanted to try the essential oils that the instructor introduced to me to improve the quality of my sleep. During the course, I actually smelled the essential oils and found them to have a great scent. The method of intake is very simple, just place tissues with the essential oils on them next to your pillow, so I recommend you give it a try.
Lucky Box is a subscription service that delivers special Japanese snacks to customers in the United States and France every month. Our team will hand-select the snacks and send them directly to you. Each month is different, so you can enjoy discovering new tastes.
Customers can choose from a one-time purchase or a multi-month prepayment option for 3, 6, or 1 year. Each plan allows you to enjoy snacks that reflect the seasons and culture of Japan, with new surprises every time. In particular, our snacks are mainly sourced from the Tokai region, a little-known area of Japan, and it is a great opportunity to experience the unique flavors and aromas of this region.
In addition, this service is a great opportunity to feel closer to the taste of Japan from far away. Through Lucky Box, we introduce not only traditional Japanese flavors but also the latest popular snacks to customers around the world. Each plan is flexible to suit your needs, making it the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. Try Lucky Box as a monthly treat.
Why LUCKYBOX?
The reason we started the Lucky Box project is that the Tokai region (Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, and Mie prefectures) is not well known overseas, resulting in a low number of foreign tourist visitors. In order to solve the deep problem of the region’s charm and culture not being fully recognized, we are actively promoting the Tokai region through Lucky Box. Our goal is to let people in the United States and Europe know about this beautiful region and increase local business opportunities. We hope that this initiative will raise interest in the Tokai region and serve as a catalyst for attracting more tourists.
Luckybox.jp Introduction
Our website introduces a different Japanese snack in detail each month. Our blog provides detailed reviews and nutritional information on snacks selected by our team, which is a good reference for choosing which snacks. This makes it easier for customers to find snacks that suit their tastes and health. In addition, we publish video reviews on Instagram, where you can enjoy seeing the color, shape, and taste characteristics of the snacks firsthand. These videos make the appeal of the snacks feel closer to you.
Our website also has a wealth of information focusing on the charms of the Tokai region. The Tokai region is a region rich in nature and deep in history. By featuring snacks from this region, we are introducing the region’s specialties and culture widely. We also feature local anime, introducing how the culture and climate of the Tokai region are reflected in anime. Through this section, we are able to convey the unknown charms of the Tokai region to the world.
By using Luckybox.jp, customers will not only be able to find new snacks, but also gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and regional characteristics. We aim for our monthly deliveries to provide an opportunity for learning and discovery that goes beyond just food.
Use of SNS
Luckybox.jp actively uses Instagram. We chose this because our target demographic, young people in their 20s and 30s who are interested in Japanese culture, frequently use Instagram. Instagram’s algorithm automatically recommends our content to such users, allowing us to reach our target demographic efficiently.
We post video reviews on Instagram every week, and provide content in English for our American account and in French for our French account. This allows us to take an approach that is tailored to the language and culture of each country, allowing us to reach more followers.
Our main content is snack reviews, and the style is light-hearted and humorous. This fun atmosphere gives viewers a positive impression and increases engagement. We hope that our videos will provide viewers with fun, which will spark their interest in our products and ultimately lead to purchases.
In this way, Luckybox.jp is spreading the appeal of its brand to young people around the world through Instagram, making Japanese snack culture more familiar to them.
Goals
Goals achieved by 2024:
Create a functional website with a polished design.
Create social media accounts to promote the project.
Be active on a regular basis, posting videos on Instagram every week and updating the blog every month.
I’m “xig” from Unit 0, and I’ll be writing this study session article.
The theme of this in-house study session is “Monaca.”
It’s a familiar topic in Unit 0, but we held the study session with the aim of allowing inexperienced people to actually try it out and deepen their understanding. I was the one teaching, but the number of people who participated was greater than we initially expected, so I was a little nervous.
The study session went as follows:
①Outline of Monaca
②Introduction to the environment
③Hands on actually trying out Monaca
Overview of Monaca
In the 0th unit, we used Monaca’s cloud IDE (browser-based development environment), so we focused on that and explained what Monaca is and what it can do.
I’ve found the following three points to be useful when actually using it, and I hope that the participants were able to understand them.
〇 Easy to get started with an internet connection
〇 Easy to check operation (on a browser or smartphone)
〇 Easy to publish to the store
Environment introduction
After I gave them an overview, I had them create an account to start using Monaca. I also showed them an actual screen and explained what items are available. I personally didn’t feel any resistance to it because the UI is similar to the integrated development environment I normally use, but what did you all think?
Let’sTry
After the explanation, we did some coding exercises using Monaca’s sample programs. Monaca has pre-made templates, so this time we used the Todo app template, changed the background color, and added functions to add and delete database functions to actually create an app.
Summary
In this study session, we actually used Monaca to experience developing a simple app.
– I want to write a simple sample program, but setting up the environment is a hassle… – I want to quickly develop an app for iOS or Android… – I hope that when you feel like this, you will remember the exercises from today and put them to good use.
So, please look forward to the article from the next study session!
As a technical blog, I would like to introduce the learning content that I am working on on a daily basis. This is the first unit on the theme of AI and big data. The theme this time is OpenAI’s latest model, ChatGPT-4o. For each section, we will have ChatGPT4o create images and image descriptions.
In the world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has always been at the forefront of innovative advancements, especially in the field of large-scale language models (LLMs). The newly announced ChatGPT-4o represents a breakthrough in the field of conversational AI, introducing various enhancements that allow users to interact with language in unprecedented ways.
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT-4o ChatGPT-4o builds on the foundations of its predecessor, ChatGPT, and introduces a set of sophisticated features that take its capabilities to new heights. Let’s take a closer look at the key features that set ChatGPT-4o apart.
Enhanced Speed and Efficiency:
ChatGPT-4o runs twice as fast as its predecessor while cutting computational costs in half. This incredible efficiency translates into a smoother and more responsive user experience, especially when conducting complex tasks or long conversations.
Expanded Message Limits:
Free users of ChatGPT-4o now have a 5x increase in message allowance, allowing them to interact with the model for extended periods of time without restrictions and explore its full potential. This answers the growing demand to freely explore language capabilities.
Multilingual Mastery:
ChatGPT-4o transcends language boundaries, enabling seamless conversations across multiple languages. This multilingual capability allows users to engage in meaningful interactions with audiences around the world, fostering intercultural understanding and cooperation.
Multimodal Integration:
ChatGPT-4o seamlessly integrates text, audio, and visual data for a more comprehensive and immersive conversational experience. This multimodal capability opens new avenues for creative expression, knowledge exploration, and interactive storytelling.
Explore the applications of ChatGPT-4o ChatGPT-4o’s enhanced features empower users across a range of sectors to explore its potential.
Content Creation:
ChatGPT-4o can be a powerful tool for content creators, generating a variety of creative text formats, translating languages accurately, and creating engaging content that resonates with audiences.
Education and Learning:
In the education sector, ChatGPT-4o innovates the learning experience by providing personalized instruction, answering questions in an informative manner, and generating summaries of complex topics. This personalized approach caters to individual learning styles and promotes deeper understanding.
Business Solutions:
Businesses can leverage ChatGPT-4o in a variety of ways to enhance their operations. From developing customer service chatbots that provide 24/7 support to conducting market research analysis and generating compelling marketing copy, ChatGPT-4o streamlines business processes and drives growth.
Conclusion: A Look into the Future of Conversational AI ChatGPT-4o marks an important milestone in the evolution of conversational AI, offering a glimpse into a future where humans and machines can interact with unprecedented levels of understanding and nuance. Its enhanced speed, expanded features, and multilingual capabilities will make ChatGPT-4o a valuable tool for individuals and organizations across sectors. As ChatGPT-4o continues to evolve, we expect to see even more groundbreaking applications emerge, transforming the way we communicate, learn, and create.
