WHO I am: Expertise
Briefly explains Nori's profile and expertise as well as publication lists.
B2B Seminar vol.27 “Buddhist-Based Human Resource Development: An Organization Where We Learn and Grow Together”｜「仏教的人材育成 ～学び育て合う組織～」
This seminar was an online discussion held under the theme “Buddhist-Based Talent Development and Organizations Where People Learn and Grow Together,” featuring Mr. Nishihara, Professor Hirahara, and His Eminence Otani Guen, Head of the Otani Sect. Mr. Nishihara emphasized the importance of Buddhist-based talent development and the benefits of nurturing others by setting aside one’s
仏教と科学のサロン vol.71 “The Left Behind: Neo-Buddhism in India”｜「取り残された人々 ～インドのネオ・ブディズム～」
During the seminar, His Eminence Otani Guen and Dr. Hirahara engaged in a dialogue on the revival of Buddhism in India. The seminar covered the history of Buddhism’s decline in India, how Dharmapala (1864–1933) initiated a movement from Sri Lanka to reclaim Buddhist holy sites in India, and how Ambedkar (1891–1956), serving as Minister of
“D&I as a Management Strategy” Mini Lecture @ CIC Fukuoka｜「経営戦略としてのD&I」ミニレクチャー@CIC福岡
On February 5th, I held a mini-lecture and panel discussion titled “D&I as a Management Strategy: What Silicon Valley Has That Fukuoka Doesn’t” at CIC Fukuoka, a beautiful and functional incubation facility located right in the heart of Tenjin, where my university, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)’s Fukuoka satellite, is based. Thanks to our two
B2B Seminar vol.26 “Innovation Through External Power: The Strategy of Delegation”｜「他力イノベーション ～お任せする戦略～」
This is a Buddhist online seminar held under the theme of “Tariki Innovation Strategy,” with the participation of His Eminence Guen, Head Priest of the Otani Temple, Professor Hirahara, and Coach Nishihara. At the beginning of the seminar, the Buddhist understanding of “Tariki” (other-power) and “Jiri” (self-power) was discussed, with a particular focus on explaining
仏教と科学のサロン vol.70 “The Three Vows: A Journey Toward Salvation”｜「三願転入 ～救いへの道のり～」
The seminar discussed the concept of “San’gan Ten’nyū” (the Transfer of the Three Vows) in Jōdo Shinshū and explored the path to attaining Amida Buddha’s Primal Vow (the 18th of the 48 Vows). Participants engaged in detailed discussions about the gradual transition from self-powered nembutsu to other-powered nembutsu, and the process of ultimately reaching the
“AI in Medicine: Shaping the Future of Healthcare.”｜今回は私は出ませんが…マレーシアかシンガポール滞在で興味がある方へ
LET’S CELEBRATE PROGRESS?AND SHAPE WHAT COMES NEXT. Universiti Malaya warmly invites you to join us at the INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN MEDICINE 2026, themed “AI in Medicine: Shaping the Future of Healthcare.” This one-day flagship conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and policymakers to showcase clinically validated AI solutions, translational
Exploring Ways to Harness “Untapped Potential” at the School of management Retreat｜経営学部リトリートにてAPUの「巨大ポテンシャル」の活用法を吟味する
Last Sunday, I participated in a “retreat” hosted by the School of Management (SoM) at APU (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), where I am affiliated, held in the conference room and banquet hall of a historic hot spring inn. From 2:00 PM until well past 8:00 PM, we engaged in intensive discussions, resulting in a highly
Serving as a judge for TED x APU｜TEDｘAPUイベントの審査員を務める
Today, I served as a judge for the TEDxAPU Speakers’ League, which was requested by an APU student group. The task was to select three outstanding speakers before the actual event, which will be held at APU’s Premium Hall at a later date. Four professors, including myself, served as judges. More than ten students gave
【research】YouTube video on “DesProg: AI-Powered Dengue Severity Prognostication”｜「DesProg: AIによるデング熱の予後診断システム」のYouTube動画を発見
Just the other day, while casually browsing YouTube videos, I was surprised to find a short explanatory video about the “DeSProg” project I worked on during my time at the University of Malaya. It seems Professor Dr. Rafdzah Ahmad Zakithe, the team leader, created it. It’s easy to understand, so please take a look. This
【research】A 10-Day Comparative Religious Studies Observation Trip to North India｜北インドへの比較宗教学的な10日間観察旅行
The academic event that colored October was, without a doubt, the ten-day journey to North India. As usual, an uncanny level of Buddhist karmic connection led me to travel to McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala—the town where His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama resides. The purpose was to observe, with my own eyes, the lives and