Daito Iwasaki's Blog
Insights from AI development, gymnastics, and music.
2026 European Men's Gymnastics: Zagreb D-Score Preview
A D-score preview of the 2026 European Men's Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb: team selections, the Rotterdam Worlds, and Europe vs Japan and China.
Athlete Tax Filing in Japan: Sponsorship and Scholarships
Tax filing for athletes in Japan: how sponsorship income is classified, when scholarships and medal bonuses are tax-free, and how blue and white returns differ.
Rings Swing Elements vs Backward Salto Skills: Scoring Guide
A clear guide to still rings swing elements and backward salto skills: giant swings, Yamawaki, Honma, double-back dismounts and the 2025 FIG D-score rules.
US Men's Qualifier 2026: Nedoroscik's Pommel D-Score Strategy
A D-score breakdown of the 2026 U.S. Men's Qualifier: Nedoroscik's pommel specialism, Wiskus' all-around win, and what it signals for Rotterdam Worlds.
How to Choose Studio Monitor Speakers for Accurate Home Mixing
How to choose studio monitor speakers: differences from hi-fi speakers, nearfield basics, woofer size for your room, and placement tips for accurate mixing.
Pommel Horse Flops and Scissors: How High-Difficulty Skills Work
A guide to pommel horse flops and scissors: how chained circles earn D and E value, the sequencing rules, top scissors like the Mikulak, and 2025 Code changes.
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.