There was a Japanese drama in NHK about a highschool boy became a PM with the help of AI. The title is "Highscool prime minister" or somthing. And now is actually happening.
Is voter turnout higher in Japan? I know in the US it's very low for mayor/governor elections. Also I wonder if most elections are pretty split or won by landslide because in the US, it seems like most if not all elections are pretty split. Appreciated the live stream today John.
I think that AI Mayor candidate should be treated seriously.....his agenda especially about corruption makes perfect sense......if we really replace humans with technology like AI they can make decisions fast with impartiality all the time... this is applicable not just in Japan but all over the world
@@onlyinjapanGO ＡＩ メイヤー platform is interesting. In theory, it's good, but will it really be applicable? That's difficult to say. Depend how much political capital that ＡＩ メイヤー has to pull this of. But his idea does have some merit to it.
I like the neatly organized political signs; however, why does the candidate with the yellow background have as many signs as everyone else combined? An AI candidate is ridiculous.and condescending to mankind.
It reminds me of that one Neon Genesis Evangelion episode where they explain how Tokyo-3 elections are nothing but a circus because in the end the mayor is elected not by the people's vote but by those three supercomputers (the MAGI system) that make the Geo-front facilities function Lmao
The party that is making fun of the whole system and just renting their numerous representatives' ad spaces is more interesting. Still, in some way it is commendable they are even allowed to that. Also the joker guy, at least on his poster, it says he is opposing welfare for foreigners, which is fare enough by me. Don't know if he actually did anything, John seems unsure too.
If foreign residents pay taxes, like me - I would hope they’d get the same services and not suspend them because they’re not Japanese. If so, don’t tax foreign residents. But those taking advantage of the system, 100%!! Being “foreign” does not make everyone of the same mind nor do Japanese all have the same mind. That’s why there are many political parties, many menu items in a menu etc.
@@onlyinjapanGO I do agree with you with paying taxes = same services. Something not many are aware of, but there are certain foreigners in Japan that do get a lot more benefits from the system than they might deserve. With a little to none taxes being paid. Not quite on the scale and level of what is happening in Europe, or the USA. In general, immigration is a net negative to the welfare system in Western Europe. In Japan it is better, I think, but as a foreigner myself, unfortunately I happen to know a few individuals.
It is possible that the AI-Government system could be managed by AI itself in the future. No need for Royals or ministers. Everything is organized and managed by the AI. Simple. Precise. Efficient. Fair. Human issues - corruption, bullies and discrimination still occur. I work for Government X. There are always issues like this.
What's the voting demographic in Japan now? My wife growing up in Japan never voted, she said people in 20/30s didn't care. So it was just the older generation voting. I guess having coalitions didn't help. Have things changed?
Could you please cover a cash to cash money exchange? Where to do it, what money exchanger you recommend what are the things to watch out to maximise value…
Sure, I covered it when I talk about the exchange rate a few times already but maybe a dedicated episode. DO NOT use exchange vending machines. The rate is criminal. Best to use ATM at 7-11 or JP POST. Cash to cash is not good. Keep it digital as much as possible, airport may be best best. Avoid JP Banks, they take ages!!!!
I can't tell if you are being facetious or serious when you say, that AI is the answer. Or you are trying to remain impartial. I love your evolving pronunciation of ChatGTP...ChatGTPT... 😂 Thank you for sharing this very intriguing story...
Actually I think I would vote too I’ve learned that if Japan is not afraid of this and Robots even then maybe I should not be either again I have learned!! When I would help them too how I still feel!! Appreciate this one again much from you and hopefully again we can chat about!! 🇯🇵🧬🤖🤝🧬🇯🇵
Its refreshing that people outside of Canada is following our politics instead of the US. John, how do you feel about being in Japan for so long and not able to vote? Even landed citizens in Canada are able too. Do you think that Japan should finally give out citizenship for expats to grow the economy and birth rate?
I’m fine with it, not voting - I don’t want to engage in politics here. It brings out the worst in people. The wrong people run for office like in most places. Power hungry. But I have hopes that Japan votes more and holds corruption accountable. Zero tolerance for it and it’s as rampant as Canada & US 😔 it’s crazy to allow new arrivals to vote like that unless they’re citizens. Political parties can just allow hordes of people to try to win elections which has long lasting consequences.
I’m going to watch the replay of this John and thanks for this!! in Japan you would see this of course other Asia countries but here especially wish I could talk more about this with you and them there maybe soon I hope!!
It is many candidates from a single party that is making fun of the election. They are renting their ad spaces to different people that want to advertise whatever. They realized a loopholes in the rules. Hopes it doesn't get patched.
don't think the voice messages are a good idea to play on the live stream. The sound is very soft and broken. Maybe cool if the audio quality was be better. But either way, good to see you keep looking for new ways to engage with your audience.
Thanks for this. I can’t monitor the audio so I’ll just keep the volume at high. It was an experiment. It was broken, I think the questions (we need questions about Japan) will get better. Every time I update the app, it changes too without saying what exactly was updated 😂 so I have to stay on top of it. It’s good to give it a go and if it fails, try something new.
A. I. candidate is actual person. Why its called A. I? Doesnt makes sense 2me. The real A. I. candidate would be actual computer voice operated in a robot shell. And yea he could be corrupted, program is a program wich is made by human, soo anything can be put in. Despite of it, it would be cool to have robots, but in reality we should fear them actually 🤷
Not a lot made sense to me this election, I think it was more for entertainment? Anyone who paid a certain amount, like around $10,000 could enter the race and many did … with unique ideas 😂 that don’t make a lot of sense but we’ll be talking about for a while
@@onlyinjapanGO oh interesting, and 10k..hmm... here in Slovenia is around 5k,but also needs 5k signatures. Only money won't go But what is your take on robots, A. I., and future?
I would not be surprised if Hatsune Miku became the governor of Tokyo...
I sure hope the Sybil System does not become the governor of Tokyo...
A beautiful symbol of peace and style 🕊️ in stunning blue!
I'm thinking miku miku, Oo-ee-oo @@onlyinjapanGO
@@onlyinjapanGOI think you're describing All Might\Superman\Supergirl.😊
There was a Japanese drama in NHK about a highschool boy became a PM with the help of AI. The title is "Highscool prime minister" or somthing. And now is actually happening.
This is very interesting, John! Keep us informed about this AI candidate!
Great metaphor, good to see democracy alive. Thanks for sharing, will be checking out and enjoying some of their official campaign literature.
No kidding... In Belgium they have a singer completely done with AI: looks, lyrics, music... everything. I don't remember its name.
Is voter turnout higher in Japan? I know in the US it's very low for mayor/governor elections. Also I wonder if most elections are pretty split or won by landslide because in the US, it seems like most if not all elections are pretty split. Appreciated the live stream today John.
Not so high but this one might have a good turnout. Hope younger people vote.
@@onlyinjapanGO Agreed. I'm 19 so this will be the first presidential election I'll be taking part in, in the US.
you guys have never seen Neon Genesis Evangelion, the MEGI system that controls Tokyo III with Casper, Melchior, and Balthasar 🌚
The 180 from "cool" to "bizarre" gave me whiplash
Bizarre can be cool 😎
He doesn’t look AI at all and the girl in the photo is his AI gf😂
I hope AI mayor gets elected. AI Mayor will make Japan Night City 😂
Life would be - interesting 🤖
We have the Daleks doing party political Broadcasts can only happen in the uk .
We need more trees, not less. 🌲
Hope to see more coverage on this with the AI mayor candidate. Thank you
Impartiality in decision making may not always be a good thing, because sometimes it can result in decisions that seem cold or unfeeling.
Should government have feeling? How deep should those feelings of a politician go in determining policy that impacts everyone? Beyond common sense?
I think that AI Mayor candidate should be treated seriously.....his agenda especially about corruption makes perfect sense......if we really replace humans with technology like AI they can make decisions fast with impartiality all the time... this is applicable not just in Japan but all over the world
I wouldn't trust it. Who did the programming?
tokyo's version of Count Bit Face in the UK election.
Sounds right... Count Binface is running for UK Prime Minister. Yes, he wears a trashbin helmet.
Wow, the political process needs to have some humor because it’s atm seriously corrupt as there have been too many scandals lately.
@@onlyinjapanGO ＡＩ メイヤー platform is interesting. In theory, it's good, but will it really be applicable? That's difficult to say. Depend how much political capital that ＡＩ メイヤー has to pull this of. But his idea does have some merit to it.
If you live here in Tokyo, Just think positive if you vote in elections in Japan.
Cant believe Japan has AI mayor Interesting! 🤣😂
Only in Japan😁
Wonderful John typical creative 🎉🎉🎉❤
I like the neatly organized political signs; however, why does the candidate with the yellow background have as many signs as everyone else combined? An AI candidate is ridiculous.and condescending to mankind.
I guess I am not surprised.
Wish you weren’t using chat GPT to explain the candidates
It reminds me of that one Neon Genesis Evangelion episode where they explain how Tokyo-3 elections are nothing but a circus because in the end the mayor is elected not by the people's vote but by those three supercomputers (the MAGI system) that make the Geo-front facilities function Lmao
The party that is making fun of the whole system and just renting their numerous representatives' ad spaces is more interesting. Still, in some way it is commendable they are even allowed to that.
Also the joker guy, at least on his poster, it says he is opposing welfare for foreigners, which is fare enough by me. Don't know if he actually did anything, John seems unsure too.
If foreign residents pay taxes, like me - I would hope they’d get the same services and not suspend them because they’re not Japanese. If so, don’t tax foreign residents. But those taking advantage of the system, 100%!! Being “foreign” does not make everyone of the same mind nor do Japanese all have the same mind. That’s why there are many political parties, many menu items in a menu etc.
@@onlyinjapanGO I do agree with you with paying taxes = same services. Something not many are aware of, but there are certain foreigners in Japan that do get a lot more benefits from the system than they might deserve. With a little to none taxes being paid. Not quite on the scale and level of what is happening in Europe, or the USA. In general, immigration is a net negative to the welfare system in Western Europe. In Japan it is better, I think, but as a foreigner myself, unfortunately I happen to know a few individuals.
I'd vote AI. Let combative against foreigners.
AI will take over anyway. Just time will tell
It is possible that the AI-Government system could be managed by AI itself in the future. No need for Royals or ministers. Everything is organized and managed by the AI. Simple. Precise. Efficient. Fair. Human issues - corruption, bullies and discrimination still occur. I work for Government X. There are always issues like this.
What's the voting demographic in Japan now? My wife growing up in Japan never voted, she said people in 20/30s didn't care. So it was just the older generation voting. I guess having coalitions didn't help. Have things changed?
Live chat was also tackled the Philippines but you've ended it btw
We have seen many AI movies which take over the humans, and I don't know why people don't believe it will be for real.
Could you please cover a cash to cash money exchange? Where to do it, what money exchanger you recommend what are the things to watch out to maximise value…
Sure, I covered it when I talk about the exchange rate a few times already but maybe a dedicated episode. DO NOT use exchange vending machines. The rate is criminal. Best to use ATM at 7-11 or JP POST. Cash to cash is not good. Keep it digital as much as possible, airport may be best best. Avoid JP Banks, they take ages!!!!
@@onlyinjapanGOTrue. Thank you
Where is the Joker man now??? Is he really in jail???
Imagine if he wins 😂
I can't tell if you are being facetious or serious when you say, that AI is the answer. Or you are trying to remain impartial. I love your evolving pronunciation of ChatGTP...ChatGTPT... 😂 Thank you for sharing this very intriguing story...
I would be rather wary about allowing AI to dictate policy!
I don’t think AI MAYOR will get elected, but who knows 🤷🏻♂️ there are 2 weeks to election day.
@@onlyinjapanGO kinda reminds me of those really fringe candidates that we have here in the UK, during by-elections!
Actually I think I would vote too I’ve learned that if Japan is not afraid of this and Robots even then maybe I should not be either again I have learned!! When I would help them too how I still feel!! Appreciate this one again much from you and hopefully again we can chat about!! 🇯🇵🧬🤖🤝🧬🇯🇵
Its refreshing that people outside of Canada is following our politics instead of the US. John, how do you feel about being in Japan for so long and not able to vote? Even landed citizens in Canada are able too. Do you think that Japan should finally give out citizenship for expats to grow the economy and birth rate?
I’m fine with it, not voting - I don’t want to engage in politics here. It brings out the worst in people. The wrong people run for office like in most places. Power hungry. But I have hopes that Japan votes more and holds corruption accountable. Zero tolerance for it and it’s as rampant as Canada & US 😔 it’s crazy to allow new arrivals to vote like that unless they’re citizens. Political parties can just allow hordes of people to try to win elections which has long lasting consequences.
I’m going to watch the replay of this John and thanks for this!! in Japan you would see this of course other Asia countries but here especially wish I could talk more about this with you and them there maybe soon I hope!!
How come one candidate has so many posters up in the spaces?
It is many candidates from a single party that is making fun of the election. They are renting their ad spaces to different people that want to advertise whatever. They realized a loopholes in the rules. Hopes it doesn't get patched.
It is a poster of the candidates who is running from the same party.
AI mayor has a five head
Why can't people just think with their own brains?
I would perfer Kikaida as his picture.
100 years from now, the AIs will remember Tokyo for being their birthplace of freedom
This is definitely a concept, like hope. I took this as a comedy skit. I had fun though 😂
don't think the voice messages are a good idea to play on the live stream. The sound is very soft and broken.
Maybe cool if the audio quality was be better. But either way, good to see you keep looking for new ways to engage with your audience.
Thanks for this. I can’t monitor the audio so I’ll just keep the volume at high. It was an experiment. It was broken, I think the questions (we need questions about Japan) will get better. Every time I update the app, it changes too without saying what exactly was updated 😂 so I have to stay on top of it. It’s good to give it a go and if it fails, try something new.
who is ChatGTP? a knock off? 😂😂😂
No analytics mayor.
Interesting!✌️
正直AIの方がずっとまともに政治すると思う
An Ai candidate? Only in Japan! 😎👍
Awesome! Japan!! ❤❤❤
I would vote for AI Meiya
Ai is man made anyway 😂 ❤ hows it different from falible humans
I'm voting Naruto like even if he's not there
Can you make a video on Uchino Airi, Who is also a candidate In this tokyo election
🤔 This reminds me, in Terminator 2, Skynet takes over the earth in 2029…gee…that’s not too far from now. 😬
That AI candidate is a TERMINATOR in disguise.
A. I. candidate is actual person.
Why its called A. I?
Doesnt makes sense 2me.
The real A. I. candidate would be actual computer voice operated in a robot shell.
And yea he could be corrupted, program is a program wich is made by human, soo anything can be put in.
Despite of it, it would be cool to have robots, but in reality we should fear them actually 🤷
Not a lot made sense to me this election, I think it was more for entertainment? Anyone who paid a certain amount, like around $10,000 could enter the race and many did … with unique ideas 😂 that don’t make a lot of sense but we’ll be talking about for a while
@@onlyinjapanGO oh interesting, and 10k..hmm... here in Slovenia is around 5k,but also needs 5k signatures.
Only money won't go
But what is your take on robots, A. I., and future?
Naruhito for governor ❤
I think AI is the only hope for the future.
If it eliminates humanity, maybe
中身はおっさんじゃなかったっけ
Thats not funny
I was told “it’s for entertainment” by Japanese friends but yeah, it makes you think 🤔
Yes, AI could be the answer to human corruption. I would definetly vote for AI.
You mean the end of humans. 🤔
@@QuelquefoisFois As long as the AI not revolting we would be fine, but probably out of job. 🤷
Except humans control the AI. Just like the dude with the mask.
Haven't you seen those Terminator movies? 😁
神宮前の木は伐採するだけではなく他の場所に栽植するんではないの？ 緑のKBBは何も結果出してませんよ。蓮舫はもっとダメダメだけど。