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Why do Japanese teens take so many selfies? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.4

2016-06-06

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Meiji Jingu Shrine The Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) and his wife, Empress Shoken (昭憲皇后). Founded on November 1, 1920. *Meiji Shrine. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 6, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Shrine 日本語 Women from US and Israel Woman from New York: I’m Sheri from New York (*Shown at far left in the photo above) and both of them are Naomi from New York and Israel. We’ve been friends for many years. Naomi from Israel has been here several times

Wanting the world to experience the “Real Japan”

2016-02-06

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Alisa Sanada Chief Operating Officer of Nagomi Visit We interviewed a Japanese-American who runs Nagomi Visit, a nonprofit organization based in Tokyo. People all across the globe from around 60 countries use the program to visit local homes all across Japan. These “home visits” allow a traveler to visit a local home for two to three hours and experience the everyday life of locals in Japan by engaging with them over a meal. In comparison to a homestay where you stay overnight, there is less pressure on both sides. It

Is Japanese politeness because of the family or the schools? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.3

2016-02-04

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square is the only gallery & shop where over a hundred kinds of selective traditional crafts from all over the country are exhibited and sold. It displays Japanese products such as ceramics, lacquered wares, woven textiles, Japanese washi paper and more. The artisans demonstrate their skills in front of guests here regularly. Supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 日本語 Man from the US I’m a visiting professor at a Japanese university so I came here

Standing in the bustle of Tokyo, I realized that at the very core, we are not so different after all.

2016-01-25

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Bryan Sherman Global Human Resources consultant (In Japan this time since November 2007) We’ve interviewed people who came from “literally” all over the world. We did not have the intention of meeting people from around the world in order to convey the notion that “at the core, all people are essentially the same.” But, after many interviews, this is a point that I have heard echoed time and time again. Recently we met a man who espouses such ideas. Bryan Sherman, American born and raised, now calls Tokyo home. He

We want to be seen as a great entertainment group in Tokyo, not as some silly “gaijin” group.

2015-11-10

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Mike Staffa (USA) Improv comedy group founder Photo Credit: Michael Holmes Photo Almost two years ago we last talked with Mike Staffa, the founder of the Pirates of Tokyo Bay. The group is Tokyo’s only bilingual comedy group specializing in improvisational (improv) comedy. He told us how and why he started his own comedy group in Osaka and Tokyo to bring laughter to audiences regardless of their native language. This year, the Pirates of Tokyo Bay will mark their 5th anniversary with a special show on November 29th at

How can you guys be so polite and helpful? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.2

2015-09-23

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Haneda Airport, Tokyo Haneda Airport (羽田空港) is one of the two primary airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area. It handled almost all domestic flights to and from Tokyo from 1978 to 2010, while Narita International Airport handled the vast majority of international flights. In 2010, a dedicated international terminal was opened at Haneda. The Japanese government is currently encouraging the use of Haneda for premium business routes and the use of Narita for leisure routes and by low-cost carriers. *Haneda Airport. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from

I feel Japan will succeed. I want to help it.

2014-05-11

Written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Keith Perhac (USA) IT Consultant On February 15th, we held the 4th “MET Morning Interview”, where we conduct public interviews with cutting-edge business leaders in English. The guest speaker for this Interview was Keith Perhac, who’s been working in Gifu as an IT consultant. We met Keith at a meetup for entrepreneurs called “GTIC” which was held in Tokyo in the spring of 2013. He often raised his hand and showered questions on presenters in Japanese. That was so impressive for us. Then he joined our presentation event called “Mechakucha Night” in May

The “Pirates” is a family. Trust off stage makes the trust on stage.

2014-03-30

Written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Mike Staffa (USA) Improv comedy group founder Photo Credit: Michael Holmes Photo Today we introduce you to the “Leader of the Pirates”. Mike Staffa, the founder of the improv comedy group called the “Pirates of Tokyo Bay” (POTB). As soon as he stepped in the venue for this interview, he said, “I’m sweating today!” even though it was a cold day outside. Because according to him, where he comes from was currently -40C that day! We’re not sure he was joking or not, but anyway he is totally a funny guy.

If they are interested in tea, they would be interested in Japanese tea.

2014-02-28

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Ian Chun (USA) Tea Merchant Ian at the symbolic starting point of all roads in Japan at the Nihonbashi bridge in Tokyo.“We all have a starting point on the road to discovering Japanese culture.” My Eyes Tokyo welcomed the 2nd guest speaker for MET Morning Interview at the end of 2013. Ian Chun is the founder of Match Latte Media, and has introduced Japanese tea to people in about 50 countries around the world. We met him at a small entrepreneurial event in Tokyo in 2012. There were many entrepreneurs

Tokyo doesn’t need to be like anybody else. Tokyo doesn’t need to be like New York or London.

2014-01-07

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Loren Fykes (USA) Entrepreneur We have been organizing asakatsu (literally “morning activities”) meetups since early 2013. Initially, we focused on bringing people together for discussions on hot topics in English with English learners and native English speakers. From these meetings, we had the idea to start a new project. Because My Eyes Tokyo does regular interviews with both local and international artists and business, we thought it would be interesting to do bring these interviewees to asakatsu and conduct the interview openly in English with meetup participants. We have

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