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.
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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.
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
Machina
Listen and let it rock!
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…
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
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
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.
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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
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
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 —->
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