Schlagwort: Video

Tokyo’s Top 10 Must-See Attractions: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Vibrant Capital

Must See in Tokyo: The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay shines like a beacon against the city’s electrifying skyline, a perfect introduction to Tokyo’s vibrant chaos.
Must See in Tokyo: The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay shines like a beacon against the city’s electrifying skyline, a perfect introduction to Tokyo’s vibrant chaos.

When it comes to experiencing the best of Tokyo, the options can be overwhelming. From ancient temples to cutting-edge skyscrapers, this city seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering something for every traveler. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, here are the top 10 must-see spots in Tokyo that will make your visit unforgettable.

1. Shibuya Crossing: Tokyo’s Iconic Intersection

No trip to Tokyo is complete without experiencing the organized chaos of Shibuya Crossing, the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection. By day or night, this spot is a dazzling display of neon lights, endless crowds, and energy that perfectly encapsulates the city’s pulse. To see Shibuya in all its glory, check out my in-depth experience and video in Shibuya Nights: A Kaleidoscope of Tokyo’s Urban Life.

Dive into the heart of Tokyo’s most famous intersection, Shibuya Crossing, at night. This mesmerizing time-lapse video captures the organized chaos and vibrant energy of one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings. Watch the full video on YouTube.

2. Senso-ji Temple: A Step Back in Time

Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple, drawing visitors with its stunning architecture and rich history. Wander through the bustling Nakamise shopping street, lined with traditional stalls offering local snacks and souvenirs, before reaching the temple’s grand entrance.

3. Tokyo Tower: A Panoramic View

Standing tall as a symbol of Japan’s post-war rebirth, Tokyo Tower offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Climb to the top and enjoy sweeping views that extend all the way to Mount Fuji on a clear day.

4. The Imperial Palace: A Royal Retreat

The Imperial Palace, home to Japan’s Emperor, is surrounded by lush gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo. While the inner grounds are generally closed to the public, the East Gardens are open year-round and provide a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle.

5. Harajuku: The Hub of Youth Culture

Known as the birthplace of kawaii (cute) culture, Harajuku is the epicenter of Tokyo’s youth fashion scene. Stroll down Takeshita Street to discover quirky boutiques, themed cafes, and a vibrant atmosphere that’s uniquely Tokyo.

6. Tsukiji Outer Market: A Food Lover’s Paradise

Though the inner wholesale market has moved to Toyosu, the Tsukiji Outer Market remains a must-see in Tokyo for food lovers. Here, you can sample some of the freshest seafood and other Japanese delicacies, and even try your hand at making sushi. For a deeper dive into Tokyo’s culinary scene, don’t miss my visit to a top sushi chef in Mastering Sushi: Insider Tips from Tokyo’s Elite.

Witness a master sushi chef in Tokyo as he crafts culinary perfection with precision and grace. This behind-the-scenes look offers a glimpse into the artistry that makes Tokyo’s sushi world-renowned. Watch the full video on YouTube.

7. Odaiba: Tokyo’s Futuristic Waterfront

Odaiba, a man-made island in Tokyo Bay, offers futuristic attractions, shopping, and entertainment. Visit the life-sized Unicorn Gundam Statue, explore teamLab Borderless’s digital art museum, or relax on the beach with views of the Rainbow Bridge illuminated at night. For a glimpse of Odaiba’s stunning nightscape, check out my video and post in Tokyo’s Neon Pulse: A First Encounter with Japan’s Urban Jungle.

8. Akihabara: The Anime and Electronics Mecca

Akihabara is a must-see in Tokyo for fans of anime, manga, and cutting-edge electronics. This district is a treasure trove of themed cafes, endless arcades, and shops filled with the latest gadgets. It’s a unique experience that showcases Tokyo’s tech-savvy side.

Tokyo, Japan
Dive into the heart of Akihabara, where anime culture and cutting-edge electronics meet. This vibrant district is a haven for tech enthusiasts and fans of Japanese pop culture.

9. Meiji Shrine: A Spiritual Oasis

Nestled in a lush forested area in Shibuya, Meiji Shrine is a serene retreat dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The shrine’s tranquil surroundings and traditional Shinto architecture provide a peaceful contrast to the bustling city outside.

10. Tokyo Skytree: Touch the Sky

The Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan, offers unparalleled views from its observation decks. At night, the tower is beautifully illuminated, making it a beacon of light in the Tokyo skyline. It’s the perfect spot to end your Tokyo adventure with a view that stretches far beyond the city limits.

Must See in Tokyo: Plan Your Tokyo Adventure

These top 10 must-see attractions in Tokyo provide a well-rounded experience of the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and innovation. Whether you’re captivated by the neon-lit streets of Shibuya or the traditional charm of Asakusa, Tokyo is a city that will leave you wanting more.

If you’re interested in how technology is transforming cities like Tokyo and shaping the future of work, don’t miss my new book Decisively Digital: From Creating Culture to Designing Strategy. Learn more and grab your copy here: Decisively Digital.

Sora: Video-KI von OpenAI erreicht Hollywood-Niveau

Neue Video-KI: Dieser Screenshot eines durch OpenAI Sora generierten Videos zeigt eine lebendige Szene in einer Straße, die an Tokio erinnert – komplett erschaffen aus einem einfachen Textprompt.
Neue Video-KI: Dieser Screenshot eines durch OpenAI Sora generierten Videos zeigt eine lebendige Szene in einer Straße, die an Tokio erinnert – komplett erschaffen aus einem einfachen Textprompt.

Die künstliche Intelligenz (KI) hat einen neuen Meilenstein erreicht: OpenAI stellt mit Sora ein generatives KI-Modell vor, das die Videoproduktion grundlegend verändern könnte. Diese fortschrittliche Video-KI kann aus einfachen Textanweisungen innerhalb von Sekunden hochdetaillierte, 1-Minute-lange Videos erzeugen, die Hollywood-Niveau erreichen. Die Implikationen dieses Modells für die Content Creation sind immens und könnten die Landschaft der digitalen Medien nachhaltig prägen.

Ein tiefgehender Blick auf Sora, die Video-KI von OpenAI

Sora, als neuestes Mitglied der OpenAI-Familie, repräsentiert eine Spitzenleistung in der Entwicklung von Video-KI-Modellen. Es kann Szenen mit hoher Detailtreue, komplexer Kamerabewegung und Charakteren, die lebendige Emotionen zeigen, generieren. Die Fähigkeit von Sora, aus Textbeschreibungen solch komplexe Videos zu erstellen, markiert einen signifikanten Fortschritt in der KI-gestützten Content Creation.

Die Herausforderungen und Potenziale von OpenAI’s Sora

Mit der Einführung von Sora erwachsen auch neue Herausforderungen, insbesondere im Bereich der Sicherheit und Ethik der generierten Inhalte. OpenAI ist sich dieser Probleme bewusst und arbeitet an Lösungen wie einzigartigen Wasserzeichen, um die Authentizität und Herkunft von KI-generierten Videos zu kennzeichnen. Diese Bemühungen sind entscheidend, um das Potenzial der Video-KI verantwortungsvoll zu nutzen und gleichzeitig Missbrauch zu verhindern.

Video-KI: Eine neue Ära der Content Creation

Die Entwicklung von Sora durch OpenAI öffnet Content Creators neue Möglichkeiten, indem es den Zugang zur Videoproduktion demokratisiert und kreative Freiheiten erweitert. In meinem Buch KI für Content Creation diskutiere ich, wie solche Video-KI-Modelle neben anderen KI-Tools die Landschaft der digitalen Inhalte neu gestalten. Sora fügt dieser Diskussion eine wichtige Dimension hinzu und unterstreicht die Rolle der Künstlichen Intelligenz als unverzichtbares Instrument für die Zukunft der Content Creation.

Mit OpenAI Sora erstelltes Katzenvideo

Abschließende Gedanken zur Zukunft der Video-KI

Die Vorstellung von Sora durch OpenAI markiert nicht nur einen Meilenstein in der Evolution von KI-gestützter Videoproduktion, sondern wirft auch ein Licht auf den fortschreitenden Weg zur künstlichen allgemeinen Intelligenz (AGI). Während Sora bereits beeindruckende Fähigkeiten in der Erzeugung von Videos aus Textbefehlen demonstriert, legt es den Grundstein für zukünftige Entwicklungen, bei denen KI-Modelle zunehmend komplexe, kreative und intellektuelle Aufgaben übernehmen können, die bisher dem menschlichen Geist vorbehalten waren.

Wie ist euer Eindruck? Könnte die KI-Technologie hinter Sora die Videoproduktion transformieren? Schreibt gerne eure Ideen dazu auf LinkedIn, Instagram oder X (Twitter):

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Thank you Tableau and farewell!

Farewell to Tableau: A Reflective Goodbye - Alexander Loth with Tableau Data Rockstar t-shirt
Farewell to Tableau: A Reflective Goodbye – Alexander Loth

10 years ago, I started using Tableau.

4 years ago, I started working at Tableau.

Today is my last day with Tableau.

As I pen down my farewell to Tableau, it’s hard not to look back at the incredible journey that began 10 years ago. I reflect on a decade-long connection that began with using Tableau and culminated in four amazing years as an employee. This journey has shaped my career, leaving me filled with gratitude. Read about my 10-year blogging anniversary here.

These last four years have been the most inspiring of my career, what a ride it has been! It’s been a great opportunity and an amazing experience, joining this unique Seattle start-up as one of the first employees in Tableau’s Frankfurt office. Watching our DACH team grow to 120+ people is far more than I had imagined at the beginning, it is simply amazing!

As for my next phase, I’ll take on a strategist role at a leading cloud & AI company. I am excited to continue creating an impact in the digital age.

I’m very grateful to have worked alongside talented people both in Tableau and in our greater #datafam community — people who are brilliant and freakishly friendly. I am immensely grateful for the guidance of my mentors, Nate Vogel and Andy Cotgreave. Their wisdom and support have been instrumental in my growth at Tableau. I have many lifetime memories and made lots of great friends. I wish all of you at Tableau all the best for your next chapter, joining the Salesforce Ohana.

This farewell to Tableau is filled with gratitude, memories, and excitement for the future. Thank you, Tableau, for the incredible ride. So long, and thank you for everything!

— Alex

Watch my 4-years-in-2-minutes clip here:

Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates on my farewell to Tableau and new ventures.

#TC18 Wrap-up: Azure SQL Data Warehouse speeds up your Analysis

Benchmark: Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse outperforms Amazon Redshift in TCP-H 30TB
Benchmark: Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse outperforms Amazon Redshift in TCP-H 30TB

Slowly the dust settles after the impressive TC18. During my wrap-up, I remembered the data warehouse benchmarks of the Azure & Tableau session by James Rowland-Jones. Especially because my customers ask me about such performance metrics over and over again.

The first benchmark (graph above) shows how Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse (aka. SQL DW) outperforms Amazon Redshift – in terms of performance and price. While the second benchmark shows further performance tests for Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Azure, Presto, and Google Big Query:

Benchmark: Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse Gen 2 vs. Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Google Big Query
Benchmark: Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse Gen 2 vs. Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Google Big Query

Since James‘ session is already available on Tableau’s Youtube channel, feel free to watch the entire Azure & Tableau session:

#TC18 Sessions: Rock your Social Media Data with Tableau

My TC18 sessions in New Orleans: "Rock your Social Media Data with Tableau"
My TC18 sessions in New Orleans: „Rock your Social Media Data with Tableau“

Anyone can analyze basic social media data in a few steps. But once you’ve started diving into social analytics, how do you bring it to the next level? This session will cover strategies for scaling a social data program. You’ll learn skills such as how to directly connect to your social media data with a Web Data Connector, considerations for building scalable data sources, and tips for using metadata and calculations for more sophisticated analysis.

First session: Tues, 23 Oct,  12:30-1:30 (Location: MCCNO – L3 – 333)

Second session: Wed, 24 Oct, 10:15-11:15 (Location: MCCNO – L3 – 346)

Twitter Analysis #TC18 Dashboard featured as Tableau Public Viz of the Day
Twitter Analysis #TC18 Dashboard featured as Tableau Public Viz of the Day

Here are some key takeaways and links (i.e. additional resources) featured during my TC18 sessions to help you formulate your social media data program in order to build a stronger presence and retrieve powerful insights:

Prolog: Introducing data artist Noah

Step 1: Understand How to Succeed with Social Media

Apple has officially joined Instagram on 7th August 2017. This isn’t your average corporate account as the company doesn’t want to showcase its own products. Instead, Apple is going to share photos shot with an iPhone:

The Customer-Centric Data Strategy

Apple’s Instagram account is more an extension of the “Shot on iPhone” billboard ad campaign.

And there are plenty takeaways for every business:

  • Wrap your data around your customers, in order to create business value
  • Interact with your customer in a natural way
  • Understand your customer and customer behaviour better by analyzing social media data

Step 2: Define Your Social Objectives and KPIs

A previous record-holding tweet: In 2014, actor and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres took a selfie with a gaggle of celebrities while hosting the Oscars. That photo has 3.44 million retweets at the time of writing:

Social Objectives:

  • Define specific KPIs for social media platforms
  • KPI objectives need to be measurable
  • Metrics should be in line with the business goals

Step 3: Assemble Your KPIs

Brand Awareness and Reputation

Step 4: Connect Your Social Media with Tableau

Option 1 – Directly from the platform: Get data directly from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more

Option 2 – Via web automation: Use a service like IFTTT to store data on Google Sheets

Option 3 – Via web data connector: Use Tableau’s web data connector, e.g. the Twitter Web Data Connector by Alex Ross (a.k.a. Tableau Junkie) -> http://bit.ly/tc18_twitter

Option 4 – Code your own solution: Use an API provided by the platform -> http://bit.ly/tc17_r_fetch

Option 5 – Via a third party platform: Get data from an integrated social media platform, such as Talkwalker -> http://bit.ly/tc17_talkwalker

Talkwalker - Via a Third Party Platform

Step 5: Apply some Tips to Level Up

Gather Historic Data

Step 6: Explore Social Media Listening

Social listening means that you look beyond your own content. E.g. Talkwalker offers AI for image recognition and ggregation for online/offline media: http://bit.ly/tc17_talkwalker

Step 7: Leverage Your Analytics Tool Chain

Use Your R and Python Skills

Demo/Tutorial: Let’s See this in Tableau!

How to analyse Social Media traffic with Google Analytics in Tableau (YouTube):

How to analyse Social Media data from Twitter in Tableau (YouTube):

Slide Set

The slides presented at Tableau Conference are also available on SlideShare.

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[Update 25 Oct 2018]: Missed the sessions? Watch the recording online!