Daito Iwasaki's Blog
Insights from AI development, gymnastics, and music.
Japan's Men's Team for 2026 Worlds: Roster and D-Score Outlook
Japan is the first nation to name a full men's team for the 2026 Worlds in Rotterdam. A breakdown of the roster and its team D-score strategy for the final.
Sports Coaching Certifications in Japan: JSPO, NSCA & NESTA
A guide to sports coaching certifications in Japan: compare JSPO coach grades, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, and NESTA-PFT by eligibility, cost, and difficulty.
Endo, Adler & Markelov: Men's High Bar Skills Explained
Confused by Endo, Adler and Markelov on the high bar? This guide clarifies the differences with the FIG Code of Points, covering in-bar and release elements.
Asian Gymnastics Championships 2026: Japan's Road to Rotterdam
A former gymnast and D-Score app developer breaks down the 2026 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships men's results in Zunyi, China: China's dominance, Japan's team silver, and the D-score story behind the Worlds qualification for Rotterdam 2026.
Plugin Synth Showdown: Serum 2 vs Massive X vs Sylenth1 Compared
Compare the top three plugin synths—Serum 2, Massive X, and Sylenth1—across price, synthesis method, genre fit, and CPU load to find the perfect soft synth for your music production setup.
Gymnastics Grips Guide: Choosing the Right Grip by Apparatus
Choose the right gymnastics grip for high bar or rings. This guide covers dowel vs palm grips, sizing, Reisport and Sasaki brands, break-in, and care tips.
Athlete Mental Health: How to Prevent Burnout in Sports
Discover the science-backed warning signs of athlete burnout and proven prevention strategies using psychological capital (PsyCap) to protect your mental health.
Music Distribution Guide: DistroKid vs TuneCore Compared
Compare DistroKid and TuneCore to distribute your music on Spotify and Apple Music. Pricing, features, royalties, and Japanese artist support explained.
Men's vs Women's Gymnastics: Events, Rules & Scoring
A complete comparison of men's and women's artistic gymnastics: events, FIG scoring rules, D-score difficulty counts, floor music, and apparatus specifications.
English Skills & Global Careers: How Athletes Go International
Learn how English proficiency unlocks global careers for athletes. From TOEIC score targets and study strategies to sports scholarships and international career paths.
Auto-Tune vs Melodyne: Vocal Tuning Tools Compared
Compare Auto-Tune and Melodyne for vocal tuning—real-time correction, offline editing, DNA polyphonic editing, ARA2 DAW integration, pricing, and which tool suits your workflow.
Beat Making Guide: Drum Patterns & Groove Techniques
Learn beat making from scratch: drum pattern basics, velocity, swing, humanize, and genre-specific patterns for hip-hop, house, and trap in your DAW.