Chris Glenn's participation in relief efforts in the disaster-hit Tohoku region made the news in 2011, when as a member of a group of pilots he flew a helicopter to deliver food, water and medicines for evacuees.
His voice may also be known by a wide audience as the Australian-born bilingual radio DJ who hosts one of the top three radio shows in central Japan, while frequently appearing on television and in commercials.
But what has made Glenn's name well known across Japan is his passion for the country's culture and his dedication to preserving its heritage and history, some of which he says remains unknown overseas.