Why Japan? - Stories Behind the Decision -

Taisuke Kimura (Tai)
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Why Japan? is a podcast exploring the people behind the question: Why Japan? Hosted by Tai, the show features conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices—both Japanese and international—who are building their lives and work in Japan. Through honest conversations, the podcast uncovers the journeys, decisions, and turning points that led them here. (YouTube) https://youtube.com/@whyjapanmedia (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/whyjapanmedia/

Episodes

  1. Apr 19

    Why Japan? | Ep.4 - Tamburo | Da Benevento a Tokyo - Tra Rap e Kanji -

    In questo episodio di Why Japan?, incontriamo un rapper italiano originario di Benevento, che si è trasferito in Giappone lo scorso anno. Attualmente vive a Tokyo, dove studia giapponese in una scuola di lingua e allo stesso tempo porta avanti la sua attività come artista. Con un percorso già ricco di esperienze—tra cui la creazione di musica per la squadra di calcio della sua città—condivide con noi la sua storia, il suo percorso e la decisione che lo ha portato a scegliere il Giappone. Parliamo della sua vita in Giappone, delle sfide e delle differenze culturali, e di come sta costruendo la sua carriera tra rap e nuovi orizzonti. (Why Japan?) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vjs6fp... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyjapanmedia/  (Tamburo) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamburo.zonaovest/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TAMBURO_OFFICIAL/videos (Tokyo Sound Link) Instagram:  / tokyosoundlink   Website: http://www.tokyosoundlink.com/

    54 min

  2. Apr 3

    Why Japan? | Ep.3 - Beau Damian (Japan vs West : What's different in Japan?)

    Why Japan? – Episode 3 Our guest is Beau, a composer from the Netherlands who transitioned from being a DJ to working across film and music production. In this episode, we dive into his journey, his global recording experience across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, and his perspective on the differences between Japan and the West. Through the conversation, we explore the story behind his evolution as an artist—and why he chose Japan. (Why Japan?)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyJapanMediaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-japan-stories-behind-the-decision/id1882802591Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyjapanmedia/(Beau Damian)Website: https://www.beaudamian.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaudamianX: https://www.x.com/beaudamianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beaudamianIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14105953/(Tokyo Sound Link)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyosoundlink/Website: http://www.tokyosoundlink.com/

    1h 6m

  3. Mar 19

    Why Japan? | Ep.2 - Slavek Kowalewski

    Our guest is Slavek Kowalewski, a German-Polish composer and pianist based in Tokyo. In this episode, we dive into his journey from Europe to Japan, his diverse musical background, and how he built his career in the Japanese music and film industry. From classical training to working with major networks like NHK, Fuji TV, and projects with AKB48, Slavek shares the story behind his decision to come to Japan—and how he continues to evolve as an artist. (YouTube - Why Japan?)https://www.youtube.com/@WhyJapanMedia (Slavek - Website) https://www.powerslavek.com/ (Slavek - Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/slavomirkowalewski

    50 min
  4. Why Japan? l Ep.1 - Tim Binder

    Mar 4

    Why Japan? l Ep.1 - Tim Binder

    Why Japan? is a podcast and interview series exploring the stories of people shaping modern Japan. Hosted by Tai, the show features conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals deeply connected to Japanese culture—both from Japan and from around the world. Each episode dives into the journeys, decisions, and turning points behind why they chose Japan and how they are building their lives and work here. Through these conversations, Why Japan? aims to connect Japan and the world through real stories. Our first guest is Tim Binder, a music producer and cellist from Germany. Let’s dive into the story behind his decision to come to Japan. Tim Binder - IG https://www.instagram.com/tonionmusic/

    1h 3m
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Why Japan? is a podcast exploring the people behind the question: Why Japan? Hosted by Tai, the show features conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices—both Japanese and international—who are building their lives and work in Japan. Through honest conversations, the podcast uncovers the journeys, decisions, and turning points that led them here. (YouTube) https://youtube.com/@whyjapanmedia (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/whyjapanmedia/

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