As Japan opens its doors to the world, the tech sector pushes ahead with crucial AI systems, but will the idealists bring it all crashing down? Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / InstagramOfficial Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com Show Notes JAPAN Hotels put up 13 million foreign guests across Japan in April SGOTW Chinese man suspected of spray-painting word 'toilet' at Yasukuni Shrine SOCIETY 5.0 Apple to allow iPhones to function as My Number cards "Facial recognition ticket gates" that are not experimental have finally been launched -- QR tickets also introduced on the Yamaman Yukarigaoka Line Nihon University School of Dentistry to use facial recognition to manage attendance -- Marubeni Information Systems and others aim for early commercialization TIGEREYE releases "Face Pass Stress Checker," a health management tool that uses facial recognition technology AI cameras enable "unmanned" video distribution of local sports! Ishigaki City and NTT West Japan enter into a partnership agreement / Business Catchy Tonami City receives emails about bears spotted in plains area, holds emergency meeting, strengthens surveillance with AI cameras Autonomous driving on public roads to be planned and operated at 100 locations in FY2014 to be clearly stated EAT THE BUGS Defeat shrimp. A new type of snack called "Cricket-san Arare" is here!