In this episode, Shintaro shares his experience at the Tokyo Grand Slam, where he was one of the IJF commentators. From meeting Olympic champions to exploring the nuances of Japan’s Judo culture, Shintaro reflects on his growing role as a commentator and influencer in the Judo community. Meanwhile, Peter catches us up on his PhD journey, including passing his thesis proposal and attending the prestigious NeurIPS conference. He explores exciting ideas about combining Judo video datasets with AI research and the challenges of working with video-language models. Whether you're passionate about Judo or curious about the intersection of AI and sports, this episode dives into a unique mix of sports, research, and travel stories.

(00:00:00) Introduction 

(00:01:27) Commentating at the Tokyo Grand Slam  

(00:03:23) Behind the Scenes with Olympic Champions  

(00:06:50) Japan’s Judo Culture and Tokyo Grand Slam Insights

(00:08:48) How the Grand Slam is Accessible for Fans  

(00:10:58) Changes Shintaro Noticed in Japan  

(00:12:24) New IJF Rules  

(00:13:27) Peter Passes His Thesis Proposal  

(00:14:29) Peter’s Research Idea with Judo Videos

(00:19:54) What’s Next For Peter In His PhD Journey

(00:24:50) Shintaro Makes a New Friend During Flight Delays  

(00:28:31) Shintaro’s Daughter’s Dance Recital Highlights 

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