NEW 2026-02-04 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Japanese compact EVs could make a splash in EuropeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Multiple models of compact electric vehicles will appear on Japan's streets this year. One expert says they could have great potential in the global market as well. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://youtu.be/2ZrYWTGBZAo
NEW 2026-01-30 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator India-EU deal charts new direction for global tradeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The threat of US tariffs is sparking new trade alliances among countries. An expert says the EU hopes its pact with India will be a step toward more agreements with Global South nations. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://youtu.be/Lo5E3TbnM9w
NEW 2026-01-29 English & Japanese Executive Coaching / Consulting Sapporo Beer: English/Japanese Leaders Presentation Training (Executive Coaching & Leadership Training in Japan) Executive coaching in Japan for Sapporo Breweries’ next-generation leaders, building communication and presentation skills for global market success.
NEW 2026-01-29 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Fed independence tested as rates remain unchangedーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The US Federal Reserve opts to hold its policy rate steady, but the economic data is being overshadowed by an unprecedented showdown with the White House. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://youtu.be/cbKdfnYQrhg
NEW 2026-01-29 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Japan's spring wage talks focus on narrowing pay gapsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Management and labor agree on the need for hikes at smaller firms. But an expert says Japan's pyramidal supplier structure makes it difficult for those at the bottom to increase prices enough to raise wages. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://youtu.be/fpzA5PaK0uk
NEW 2026-01-23 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Silver rallies on supply crunch as investors flee riskーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The price of silver is rising faster than gold as investors seek a cheaper safe-haven asset. The precious metal is also in high demand from chipmakers and other key industries. Problem? Most suppliers have little incentive to mine more silver. Find out why. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://youtu.be/vxQADOXlq04
NEW 2026-01-22 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator US, China tussle over advanced chips for key technologiesーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS US approval of the sale of advanced Nvidia chips to China is fueling the race for leadership in artificial intelligence and other critical fields. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPgF8iPW9Oc
NEW 2026-01-16 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator US court ruling on Trump tariffs unlikely to be final wordーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS US companies are challenging the administration's global trade policy, arguing that its barrage of import duties is illegal. If the Supreme Court agrees, a defiant president says he is ready to work on a "game two plan". We look at what that might be. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 tariff US court https://youtu.be/GKDjirB8mCk
NEW 2025-12-19 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator BOJ signals more rate increases if economy holds steadyーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to the highest in 30 years, and indicated there would be more to come. But if left the scale and the timing unclear. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 BOJ https://youtu.be/YtnnTg1TXgc
NEW 2025-12-19 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Japan's smartphone law aims to reduce dominance of tech giantsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Rules take effect this week to encourage competition in mobile apps. An expert says regulators must tackle other emerging big-tech monopolies in the digital sphere, including AI. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 NHK World Japan business smartphone law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZN2NMErmSc
NEW 2025-11-21 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Tax breaks and subsidies: Japan stimulus targets inflationーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Rolling out a 135-billion dollar economic package, the government is focusing on relief from rising prices. We hear why a quick fix to fuel consumer demand could actually make inflation worse. More stories on business and technology: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/60/ Please subscribe HERE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPEjw8F2nQDtmUKPFNF7_A?sub_confirmation=1 Economy Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlJ9f9806Es
NEW 2025-10-31 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Japan Mobility Show turns spotlight on affordable EVsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS EV makers are showcasing affordable models they hope will energize sales in Japan, a market that has been slow to make the switch to electric cars. Business Auto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EypTuDb0Zc
2025-08-17 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Cashless A year after the new banknotes were issued, the penetration rate of the new bills is less than 30%. One reason is the increasing adoption of cashless payments. Tsuyoshi Morioka, Principal Analyst at Infucurion Corporation, said that Japan is characterized by a mixture of credit cards and various types of QR code payments. Tokyo Business https://youtu.be/M34eCfbzqK0
2025-07-27 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Experts assess impact of US-Japan trade dealーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS Japan and the US concluded tariff negotiations. David Boling at Eurasia Group says that although it seems a big win for the US, Japan was not the only party making concessions. Economy Business Japan US https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjJq5nozI9g
2025-07-17 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Hands-on Japan: Tourists trade shopping for experienceーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS An increasing number of foreign visitors to Japan are experiencing various aspects of Japanese culture, ranging from samurai spirit to traditional wood carpentry techniques. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-0IBzD4dWU
2023-10-19 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator Newsroom Tokyo Oct 2023 Chinese Economy China’s 3rd quarter GDP growth was 4.9%. Ke Long at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research says the economy may have bottomed out with consumption recovering a little. But he cautions the property sector, a big driver of growth, is still not out of the woods and could lead to social unrest. Economy
2023-10-17 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator NHK World Newsroom Tokyo Oct 2023 A startup to save the food industry Food delis of different shapes, softness, and weights are difficult to handle by machines, and unlike the car industry, automation in the food industry has been considered difficult. In an attempt to increase productivity in the midst of a labor shortage in Japan, a startup is helping to solve the problem. Connected Robotics Tetsuya Sawanobori, president/founder, says he created an automated food robot to alleviate workers from the excruciating work in the food industry. IT
NEW 2023-10-09 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator University of Tsukuba ASEAN-JAPAN 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion ASEAN and Japan commemorate the 50th Anniversary of cooperation this year. In the panel discussion at the University of Tsukuba, a great discussion from various aspects on how ASEAN and Japan can navigate the new international order with Ambassador Yutaka Iimura, Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, Dr. Mie Oba of Kanagawa University, Ms. Sharon Seah from ISEAS, Dr. Nakao Nomura from University of Tsukuba. International Conferences
NEW 2023-09-24 English & Japanese Executive Coaching / Consulting NHK Global Media Services, Inc. Coached shadowing, presentation and news analysis to students who are aiming to become interpreters. Presentation
2023-09-24 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator NHK World Newsroom Tokyo Sept. 2023 China’s property sector is said to consist of around a quarter of China’s GDP. As China’s government tightened credit, major developers defaulted on their debts. People in China start paying loans on their apartments before it is completed. Mizuho Research & Technologies Kosuke Kamata says dampened consumer sentiment will delay the return of momentum in the property sector. Economy
NEW 2023-09-24 English & Japanese Executive Coaching / Consulting German Institute for Japanese Studies Coached presentation skills to researchers at the institute. Presentation
NEW 2023-09-24 Narration Cabinet Office 2014-2019 Narration for cabinet office promotions. Cabinet Office
2023-09-24 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator NHK World Newsroom Tokyo Sept.2023 As the world’s largest game show E3 was canceled this year, the Tokyo Game Show was held at physical, online, and virtual venues. The real event was packed with people. Kantan Games Serkan Toto says with the rise of mobile games, the significance of real events is not as big as before, it will never die out. Tokyo Game
NEW 2023-09-23 Narration Sony PlayStation CM 2014 Feb Narration for Sony Play Station for web commercial. CM
2023-09-09 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator NHK World Biz Stream Sept.9, 2023 Storage system for small and medium-sized firms that work with staff and those that could be set up in limited spaces. Wonderful insights from Leigha Miyata from UBS Securities. IT
2023-09-02 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator NHK World Global Agenda Moderated a panel discussion on climate change on NHK World’s Global Agenda. International Conferences Panel discussion
NEW 2023-08-30 Bilingual TV Anchor / Moderator INSOL I served as the moderator for a macroeconomic panel discussion at the annual conference of INSOL International, a global organization of professionals specializing in business recovery and insolvency, including lawyers and accountants. The organization comprises over 44 member associations and more than 10,500 professionals worldwide. Economy International Conferences
