Motomi Morii: Japanese roots, Nordic aesthetic
Since 2009, Motomi Morii has lived and worked in New York. There, she indulges in her love of experimental and improvised music, and takes part in various Japanese cultural events around the city. Most importantly, New York provides her with constant inspiration and opportunity for her career in architectural design.
Hidemitsu Shimizu: Realizing the full extent of vocal possibility
Narrator and voice actor Hidemitsu Shimizu on how he brings characters to life, who has the sexiest male voice and rapping about math for work.
Spearheading the next generation of entrepreneurs
Name: James Riney Title: Managing Partner & Head, 500 Startups Japan URL: www.jamesriney.com DoB: March 6, 1989 Hometown: Tokyo Years in Japan: 17 Twenty-nine-year-old venture capitalist James Riney has some ideas on who may be the nation's next Mercari Inc. Mercari, the phenomenally successful Japanese startup and mobile flea market app ...
Daichi Nakamura: In pursuit of perfection
This year marks 25 years of violin study for Daichi Nakamura. His practice has earned him a host of international accolades and the position of guest soloist at renowned symphony orchestras in Europe such as the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Yet the 28-year-old is far ...
Serving a market that prizes craftsmanship over status
Name: Francesco Cresci Title: Managing Director of Lamborghini Japan and South Korea (since September 2016) URL: https://www.lamborghini.com/jp-en Hometown: Bologna, Italy Years in Japan: 2 Lamborghini has historically been known for its raw speed, power and performance where the rubber meets the road. In the last few years, the ...
Patrick Wheare: From tabula rasa to building community
Architect and Shibaura House project manager Patrick Wheare on why he's a flamingo, Japanese architecture and the local Shibaura community.
Passion for interconnections merge with social initiatives
Playfully known as "Salon de Melanie," dinners at Australian consultant Melanie Brock's house are sought-after affairs.
Building a career in toy design, brick by brick
When The Lego Group announced that it was shutting down its design operations in Japan, it offered a new opportunitity for designer Junya Suzuki — relocation to Billund in Denmark, the birthplace of Lego and the company's global headquarters.
Multifaceted determination in ongoing push for progress
Canadian Ambassador Ian Burney has long felt an affinity with Japan both professionally and personally. Prior to taking on his current role two years ago, the trade specialist had been visiting Japan on a regular basis to represent Canadian interests in international negotiations.
In art, there are no rules, only new challenges
For the director of the Japan Society in New York, it was a teenage encounter with a Shoichi Ida print that led to her love of art and its international influence
Junko Naito: Living and working a la mode
As Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo kicks in, PR veteran Junko Naito talks about her life in style
Global adventure spans over 20 years and counting
In the H&M Showroom perched above the streets of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, the calm demeanor of Lucas Seifert stands in stark contrast to the boisterous outside.
Hitomi Hosono: Seeing it all in blue and white
With her unusual approach to traditional sprig designs, Japanese ceramicist Hosono is helping change the face of Wedgwood.
