INTERVIEWS | My Eyes Tokyo

Why is everyone in such a hurry? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.10

2017-06-13

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Tokyo Imperial Palace The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, which is right in the middle of Tokyo. It was built on the site of the old Edo Castle. *Tokyo Imperial Palace. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 13, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Imperial_Palace 日本語 Girls from the US We’re from Denver, Colorado. We came here yesterday. I will stay here two more days and she will leave here for China tomorrow to attend my friend’s wedding ceremony. This is our 1st trip to Japan. It’s very developed. We

Why do some Japanese people wear masks? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.9

2017-05-28

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden A large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya. It was originally a residence of one of the most powerful and wealthy Japanese families (Naito Family) in the Edo period. Afterwards, it became a garden under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. It is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment. *Shinjuku Gyoen. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 28, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku_Gyoen 日本語 Family from France We came to Tokyo from a small town

Finally I could connect with my roots in Japan.

2017-05-24

Interviewed by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Mivelaz Vincent (Switzerland) Budoka (Martial Artist) Today we introduce you to a “NINJA” from Switzerland. Mivelaz Vincent, 3rd dan of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (武神館武道体術): Most commonly associated with ninjutsu, the strategy and tactics of unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare and espionage purportedly practiced by the ninja. Isao Tokuhashi, the founder of My Eyes Tokyo, met Vincent for the first time in Saitama Prefecture during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. That was his first trip to Japan. They stayed at the same guesthouse and often hung around

Why are Japanese toilets so complex? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.8

2017-05-15

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Asakusa A district famous for Senso-ji Temple. There are several other temples in the district, as well as various festivals. Asakusa has a more traditionally Japanese atmosphere than some other neighborhoods in Tokyo do. *Asakusa. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 17, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asakusa *Related article: Tokyo Getaways #4 SAMURAI & NINJA Safari TOKYO Entertainment Bus 日本語 Kaminarimon Gate The large entrance gate that ultimately leads to Senso-ji Temple. Girls from Canada, France and US We’re exchange students who are studying at a university in South Korea

Why do you care so much about learning English? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.7

2017-03-15

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Samurai Armor Photo Studio You can try kacchu (甲冑, armor) suits that are replicates of the ones used by famous samurai at the studio. The suits are made by professional armor craftsmen, with exactly the same materials and techniques used several hundred years ago. See samurai.bz/en/ for more details! 日本語 Two Spanish bloggers tried on armor… Let’s see how they changed into warriors! WOW! Don’t you think they are super cool? ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Hector Garcia / A blogger of “A Geek In Japan” I’ve been

Engay Food Spreading to the World

2017-02-23

Interviewed & composed by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Photo provided by NUTRI Co., Ltd. Do you know “Engay food”? Engay (“嚥下” in Chinese characters) means “swallowing”. There are meals for people who cannot swallow food or people with swallowing disorder or the dysphagia. They can take it from their mouth free from anxiety – that is “Engay food”. Dysphagia can lead to pneumonia. About 70% of people 70 and over are said to have aspiration pneumonia (pneumonia caused by bacteria flowing into the lungs with saliva and gastric juice) and some of them die

Why can’t you blow your nose in public? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.6

2017-01-25

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Emma Withrow, Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Akihabara It gained the nickname “Electric Town” shortly after World War II for being a major shopping center for household electronic goods and the post-war black market. Nowadays, Akihabara is considered by many to be an otaku cultural center and a shopping district for video games, anime, manga, and computer goods. Icons from popular anime and manga are displayed prominently on the shops in the area, and numerous maid cafés are found throughout the district. *Akihabara. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihabara 日本語 Woman

Even just seeing the ocean was a new experience.

2017-01-17

Interviewed by Isao Tokuhashi, Emma Withrow Edited by Emma Withrow Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Fariza Abidova (Uzbekistan) CEO & President of SOPHYS Corporation / Trusted Corporation Earlier last December just as the holiday season began showing itself here in Tokyo we were fortunate to have the chance to sit down with Fariza Abidova for a cup of tea and a chat on referral from Verena Hopp. Over the course of our talk her tenacity and dedication was evident in her journey from Uzbekistan to Tokyo, and in the hopes and plans she has for her future. To best understand

It’s better to try and fail than never knowing what the outcome could have been.

2016-12-24

Interviewed by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Emma Withro Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Michael Anthony S Porter (Canada) Media Entrepreneur Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO At the end of January 2016, My Eyes Tokyo was covered by Tech In Asia, the Singapore-based online media resource, which features startup and investor information in Asian countries. The article garnered plenty of likes and audience feedback and resulted in a new friendship with a particular individual who, of all the feedback, reached out personally to meet. The man we’ll introduce you to today shared advice on ways MET could strengthen its role and support

This Japanese improv group is fast becoming recognized around the world as Japan’s top group.

2016-11-22

Edited by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: itokuhashi@myeyestokyo.com Mike Staffa (USA) Improv comedy group founder The Pirates of Tokyo Bay (POTB), Tokyo’s only bilingual improv comedy group, which we’ve featured twice before, will mark their 6th anniversary with a special show on December 4th at SuperDeluxe in Roppongi. Mike Staffa, the founder of POTB, tells you about their vast range of activities in Japan and abroad that they’ve done this year. Also he shares what you can see and experience at the upcoming Anniversary show. *Past interviews with Mike; 1st (January 18, 2014) 2nd (November 10, 2015) 日本語 Becoming world-famous

Interviews with Tokyo People Achieving Dreams