Weaving Tradition into Modern Lifestyles: The Art of Tsumami Zaiku Interview by Leo The traditional Japanese craft of tsumami zaiku—the intricate art of folding and pinching square pieces of cloth into three-dimensional shapes—has a rich...
Michael Parker: 18 Seasons of Evolution in Japanese Basketball and Life The Journey of a Basketball “OG” Q: Could you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background? Michael: My name is Michael Parker....
Shingo Nakamura’s 15-Year Journey to Going Full-Time: Choosing Music Over Stability Interview by Leo For 15 years, Shingo Nakamura lived a double life.By day, he worked as an office employee in Japan. By night, he produced...
300-Year-Old Flame: Story of ISOBE Warosoku Candle Maker Before the story, there is the flame. It does not flicker or dance nervously like other fires. It stands tall, a serene column of light,...
Embracing Kintsugi’s Past: Chiari Matsumoto’s Vision for Its Future Introduction: Japan’s Artisanal Culture and Its Connection to Nature Reference: https://youtu.be/pPwgtn1ERtU What makes the artisanal culture of Japan special is its embrace of discourse.The island...
Marrying a Monk and Cultural Revival through Adversity in Rural Japan with Junko Higuchi Reference Video: https://youtu.be/74M9TH_PR7o Introduction Can you introduce yourself?My name is Junko Higuchi. I was born and raised in Tokyo but moved to Yamanashi Prefecture after...
Single Mother in Japan, beauty pageant finalist, and cultural navigator with Kimiko Kitamura Reference Videos: https://youtu.be/v8ax6Kjisc4 Introduction A finalist in Tokyo’s unique beauty contest, Today’s Woman, Kimiko is not just a competitor but a single mom raising two...
Daniel Kahl: A Life of Discovery in Japan as a seasoned Expert in Japanese Culture and Media. Reference Video: https://youtu.be/MMYDhQBxpUo Chapter 1: A Journey Spanning over 40+ Years Leo: Daniel, you’ve spent over 4 decades in Japan. What initially brought you here?...
Chris Hart: American Jpop Star on Life, Japanese Culture, and Music Reference Video: https://youtu.be/2uVCoBYxa80 Life Journey Leo: Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself and how your journey in Japan began? Chris: Sure!...