Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013
 
 Dr. Greg Story - Dale Carnegie [21:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (570)

Dr. Greg Story

 

Towards the end of this interview, Dr. Greg Story shares his fascinating observations about life in Japan, however at the beginning he informs us about a course that Warren Buffett took that not only changed his life, but changed the world as well. It’s all within the next, colorful, 21-fast-moving-minutes.

 

Get updates via Kong’s Facebook sitehttp://www.facebook.com/KamasamiKongFanPage?fref=ts

 

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Monday, 17 Jun 2013
 
 All About Brides of the World Beauty Pageant [14:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (475)

Brides of the World

Dr. Sena Vafa

 

Within 15-minutes hear Dr. Sena Vafa tell us all about Japan’s newest global beauty pageant Brides of the World. This upscale event will be held June 29th at Hollywood Hall in Roppongi Hills (Click for map). Listen for complete details.

Kamasami Kong

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Monday, 17 Jun 2013
 
 Roller Coaster TV Shoot in Japan [19:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (635)

Independant film and video producer Aaron Walker is looking for 2 people in Japan to be in a TV show he’s producing about roller coasters in this country. The program will be on the Travel Channel and will be seen in more than 60 countries worldwide. Listen to this short interview to hear how you might be chosen.

Along the way, we also talk about cameras and video equipment and Aaron introduces a rapper who goes by the name SHO that he he discovered on the streets of Shibuya.

Email: aaron@aaronwalker.com

SHO’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SHO-aka-STIME/516726528351360?fref=ts

 

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Friday, 7 Jun 2013
 
 Standard Podcast [28:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1264)

Machina

Listen and let it rock!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Friday, 7 Jun 2013
 
 South African Ambassador [26:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (875)

Lisa Wallin, Mathinus Van Schalkwyk, Ambassador Mohau N. Pheko, Kong

 

We were truly amazed to hear about all the interesting things happening between Japan and South Africa, and in this interview, you’ll hear the South African Ambassador to Japan, the honorable Mohau N. Pheko and her ministers of tourism tell us about some of their experiences in Tokyo and about some of the fascinating things you can discover in South Africa.  Relax, listen and allow your mind to go on an imaginary safari…

 

 

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Wednesday, 5 Jun 2013
 
 Hollywood Film Maker Bruce Nachbar [26:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1350)

Film Making

Bruce Nachbar

 

If you’ve ever considered getting into the film business, this is a podcast you need to hear as Hollywood film producer/director Bruce Nachbar tells us about his upcoming 2-day fim workshops on June 15th and 16th. Mr. Nachbar is currently based in Tokyo, but in the past has worked on the TV series ‘THE WONDER YEARS”  and “PARTY OF FIVE.” Among many other fascinating facts about film making, you’ll also hear how he was -personally- interviewed by Steve Jobs to become the Production Manager for the Pixar film “MONSTERS INC.”

FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: http://www.outtabrooklyn.com/index.html

BRUCE NACHBAR CREDITS: http://www.mandy.com/home.cfm?c=nac009

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Thursday, 30 May 2013
 
 Spring Day! [22:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1469)

Spring Day

Meet Tokyo Comedy Store comedian, Spring Day! In this short interview she tells us some unusual stories about her life in Japan, the things she likes and dislikes, and about her new one-man show.

 

Spring Day website: http://springdaycomedy.com

Spring Day Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/springday

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Friday, 24 May 2013
 
 It's All About Ramen, Art and Rock [43:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1032)

It’s All About Ramen, Art and Rock

L-to-R: Kong, Jeff, Taama, Christi, Lisa and Brian

Betcha didn’t know there are places in Tokyo where you can get fruit-flavored ramen. You hear about those places and about many of the other great ramen shops around Tokyo as our Editor-in-Chief Jeff Richards talks with ramen specialist Brian MacDuckston. Also in this extended edition, we’ll chat with freelance graphic artist Christi Rochin who was the winner of our cover art contest (left) and we’ll wind things up with our Editorial-Assistant, Lisa Wallin introducing her musical guest Taama of the Okinawa heavy rock group ROACH.

Facebook Links:

METROPOLIS: http://www.facebook.com/MetropolisMagazine?fref=ts

RAMEN ADVENTURES: http://www.ramenadventures.com/2011/02/best-ramen-in-tokyo-yamanote-version.html

Christi Rochin: http://www.facebook.com/missinverse?fref=ts

Taama of Roach: http://www.facebook.com/taama.roach?fref=ts

Lisa Wallin: http://www.facebook.com/ichigoichielove?fref=ts

Jeff Richards: http://www.facebook.com/jeffwrichards?fref=ts

Kamasami Kong: http://www.facebook.com/KamasamiKongFanPage?fref=ts

 

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Monday, 20 May 2013
 
 Long Term Stay in Tokyo [11:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (952)

The Oakwood, Tokyo

The Oakwood, Tokyo Midtown

If you’re planning a long term stay in Tokyo, listen to Martin Fluck Country Manager of Tokyo’s prestigious Oakwood describe the facilities, rooms and prices at his centrally located 5-star serviced apartments.

Link to Oakwood: http://www.oakwoodasia.com/tokyo/oakwood-tokyo.php

See video here: http://youtu.be/R70g0XBVGlc

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Wednesday, 15 May 2013
 
 A Chat with the Editorin-Chief [28:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1936)

Jeff Richards

Suji's BLT

 

Within 30-minutes hear Jeff Richards, Editor-in-Chief of METROPOLIS tell us about all the lastest goings on with Japan’s #1 English language magazine as we enjoy lunch at Suji’s in Roppongi. Zoom in on what Jeff had over on the right —->

 

Link to our Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/MetropolisMagazine

 

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