The way people in a society see things and the way they act accordingly, determines if a society is continuously/continually improving, OR degrading, OR at the best maintaining a stagnant

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Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in Japan

Compiled by Sayeh MajzoobJune 2014

カイゼンKaizen=The philosophy and culture of

Continuous Improvement

Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in JapanCompiled by Sayeh Majzoob

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How can a toilet be further improved!?

• Touch-free flush; Noise to cover other noises!Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in

Japan Compiled by Sayeh Majzoob

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• Seat warmer• Integrated bidet,

with self cleaning nozzles and different settings (front, back, water temp., water pressure, deodorizer,…)

• Automated Self-flush

Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in Japan compiled by Sayeh Majzoob

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Asian-style toilet, with front shield to contain splashes;

hands-free flushEvery-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in

Japan compiled by Sayeh Majzoob

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Infant seats in toilets to keep toddlers in check, preventing

them from walking or getting dirty while

parent is using toilet



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• Every where: Usage instructions and SOPs!!

• Emergency button• Heart defibrillators!

(AEDs)

Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in Japan Compiled by Sayeh Majzoob

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How can drain gratings be further improved?




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How can vending machines be further improved?



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Sliced apples as healthy snacks by vending machines


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Socks and umbrellas by

vending machines


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Eggs and neck ties by vending machines


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Batteries and ice creams by vending

machines



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Manual handle for vending machines to be used in case of electricity cut in emergencies like Tsunami, or earthquake so people can have access to some

safe water and drinks and foodEvery-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in


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How can the way you handle your bags/shopping/coats in restaurants be improved?


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Bags and shopping normally land on the table, or dirty floor, or hanging marginally on inefficient table hooks


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Tokyo Ritz Carlton; bags/coats neatly in baskets



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Or bags/coats can be stashed neatly under the hidden space under the bench seat covers


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How can taxi doors be improved?


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You should not open/close the doors! The driver is in charge to automatically open/close doors,

when he/she deems appropriate and safe.

Also note the clear headrest of the driver, which doesn’t block back-seat passenger’s view!


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How can metro/train platforms be improved to prevent accidental/intentional falls?


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Automated gates for train/metro platforms


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How can preventing flu be improved?


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Be considerate of others, if you have even mild flu, keep it from other with a simple face mask,

even if by the whole family!


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How can choosing food from a complex menu be improved?

Pictures are better than an text-only menus, but aren’t food replicas more expressive and enticing to get the customer in. They also make choosing much easier, specially if you cannot read or speak the language!! Every-day life Kaizen!; As seen first-hand in


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Just get to the window display and point to your food of choice.


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How can promotional fliers be improved?Aren’t these useless and boring? How long do you keep or use these paper fliers?


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Aren’t ads on useful tissue paper more kept and used?


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Do you posses and practice improvement mentality, in your home, your office, your

work flow, your methods, your society, your every-day life?

It feels good to make things better!It feels good to make a difference.

Start a Kaizen campaign.


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• References:• Personal pictures• http://kimberlyah.com/category/japan-does-i

t-better/• http://madamepickwickartblog.com/2011/08

/lotus-surreal-kimono-my-people/• http://www.shifteast.com/banana-vending-m

achine-feeds-hungry-subway-passengers/• http://www.hellotokyo.jp/2011/01/05/new-v

ending-machines-in-tokyo/• http://www.shifteast.com/apple-fruit-vending

-machine-for-commuting-health/• http://www.halfwayanywhere.com/photo-gal

lery/japan/• Some other websites


http://kimberlyah.com/category/japan-does-it-better/

http://kimberlyah.com/category/japan-does-it-better/

http://madamepickwickartblog.com/2011/08/lotus-surreal-kimono-my-people/


http://www.shifteast.com/banana-vending-machine-feeds-hungry-subway-passengers/

http://www.shifteast.com/banana-vending-machine-feeds-hungry-subway-passengers/

http://www.hellotokyo.jp/2011/01/05/new-vending-machines-in-tokyo/

http://www.hellotokyo.jp/2011/01/05/new-vending-machines-in-tokyo/

http://www.shifteast.com/apple-fruit-vending-machine-for-commuting-health/

http://www.shifteast.com/apple-fruit-vending-machine-for-commuting-health/






Leadership & Management

The way people in a society see things and the way they act accordingly, determines if a society is continuously/continually improving, OR degrading, OR at the best maintaining a stagnant