Nagoya - Day 6 (20-03-08)

One Day Tour organised by the company


1st stop: Tsutsumi Plant
Manufactures: Prius, Camry, Wish, Corolla, etc.

>>> It was raining the day we visited, thus the blury picture

>>> Introduction of the plant by the plant guide
>>> No pictures in the manufacturing plant *trade secret* hee hee~

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2nd stop: Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall (Clcik here for more info)

>>> What is everyone waiting for???

>>> So this was what everyone was waiting for! A demonstration of the i-unit

>>> A video clip of the demonstration (a little shaky & the angle is a little poor... but bear with it cos the i-unit is really impressive and you should really check out what it can do!) =)

>>> Cool right!? Most impressive part of the i-unit, no steering wheel! AMAZING INNOVATION TOYOTA!

i-unit concept:

~ leaf-shaped designed

~ broadening the scope of human activities

~ being able to go anywhere

Next up, yet another amazing innovation by Toyota . . . . .

>>> Presenting Toyota Partner Robot
The robot is really blowing the trumpet! With the correct fingering & all! And being a trumpeter myself, I can't help but be mesmerised by the robot’s ability to play the piece with such accurate pitch! Not to mention it's able to sway and dance along to the tune too! *APPLAUSE*

>>> Random pictures taken @ Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall

Toyota Prius (Hybrid Synergy Drive)

TPS (Toyota Production System)

Lexus SC430 (To dream is the first step!)

>>> Games for kids to educate the Toyota values

"Just-In-Time" (JIT) Game

Steady Hand Car Outline Game (Safety)

>>> Taking a break, having a drink @ the theme cafe

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3rd stop: Toyota Automobile Museum (Clcik here for more info)

>>> Most of the vehicles here are the original version and are still in working condition

>>> Toyota's very first vehicle (Model AA Sedan)
>>> During that time, TOYOTA was still named TOYODA

>>> Even the logo says TOYODA in Jap characters (super vintage)

>>> Our museum guide (cute uniform! love the hat! *hee*)

>>> 2nd floor - European makes

>>> 3rd floor - Japanese makes

>>> And as always, Toyota always have a corner for kids, and it's always educational :)

>>> Colouring made simple - Little girl colouring a truck using touch screen :)

A Collection of Car Plates from all over the World

Can you spot Singapore's Car Plate?

Those in Singapore can buy 4D after reading this post! *hahahaa*

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*Hooray* to VINTAGE-NESS! >.<

Nagoya - Day 5 (19-03-08)

Day 2 of the Supply & Demand Workshop comprised mostly of group discussions followed by presentations.

Discussion in session

My colleague from Algeria making a presentation

My team

(Andrew fr. Nigeria, Fabricio fr. Brazil, Victor fr. Puerto Rico, Miki representing Zambia)

Andrew & ME

Fabricio (who's currently understudying in Japan) & Victor

And finally, after 2 very interesting & fulfilling days, I am a proud graduate of GKC Supply & Demand Workshop! *woot*

Graduation pic with our teachers

Once again, there was a congratulation and farewell dinner held by our host in Japan. We had Italian at a fancy restaurant in Meitetsu Departmental Store (*argh* No Japanese once again!)

In was a mini-party

Thankfully, the food was very yummy, so I wasn't all the upset that I didn't get a chance to have Japanese. *heh*

A very interesting dish (Pork + Chocolate & Chestnut Sauce)
Sounds weird but very very very very very mouth-watering!!!!!!!!

Once again, I'm all red from the glasses of champagne I've downed *bleh*

The dinner ended at around 22:30hrs. And since it was LJ's last night in Nagoya, we decided to head down to Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) to shop for some souvenirs and stop by somewhere for a drink.

We were at HRC by 23:00hrs, and right after we bought the stuffs from the boutique, HRC was ready for closing?!?! We then braved the rain and walked around Nagoya city looking for a decent place for drinks. Much to our surprise, most of the shops & cafes in Japan close real early. After wandering aimlessly around for more than an hour, we finally found the one place we could have drinks with no time limit... Denny's! =D

Our 2 Egyptian classmates, also our 'bodyguards' for the night *hahaha*

LJ & I lovin' the strawberry juice *mmm*

Our Egyptian friends weren't used to the taste of green tea ice-cream w/ red bean (check out their expressions! *hahahaa*)

We enjoy feeding each other food, so dont judge! >.<

Nagoya - Day 4 (18-03-08)

Day 1 of the 2 Days Supply & Demand Workshop conducted by professional lecturers all the way from the States.

The enthusiastic class

Can u spot me? >.<

The lecture was very interesting for me. I was able to learn a couple of new methods and tools to analyse supply & demand trends (actually, I prefer to term it demand & supply rather than the other way around cos demand should always come before supply...but I shan't go into that here *roll eyes*). Most importantly, I was able to exchange viewpoints with my fellow classmates from all over Africa as well as some others from Argentina, Venezuela and of course from Japan.

Welcome dinner @ Nagoya Tokyu Hotel

Time to mingle

My colleague from Algeria, My ex-colleague from Singapore, ME

Who says one has to be serious during biz dinners!? :p

Us & Our lecturers Ron & Tom

First thing SOMETHING exclaimed when he saw this pic was: "WHY SO KFC!!!" *hahahaa*

I don't have to elaborate. For those who've been to KFC will know what he's talking about!