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The Tokyo Talk


More Than Words: Naoko Hidaka
For Naoko Hidaka , language is more than words. Language is the bridge between people, cultures, and identities. Born in Tokyo but raised...
Kayla Lee
Aug 245 min read


Mic On, Thoughts In Motion: Chris Jeng
When Chris Jeng left his job at Google and his life in the United States, he never imagined that he would open a completely new chapter,...
Kayla Lee
Jul 288 min read


From Script to Screen: Michiyo Sato
When Michiyo Sato entered the entertainment industry fresh out of university, she never imagined she would one day shape the fate of...
Kayla Lee
Jun 2011 min read


The Art of Becoming: Craig Chivers
Craig Chivers has never believed in limits, whether that be in art, teaching, or even imagination. From flipping through Da Vinci coffee...
Kayla Lee
May 207 min read


The Sweet Life: Kyle Sexton
When Kyle Sexton stepped into a sushi restaurant in Manhattan for the first time, he had no idea that a singular meal would alter the...
Kayla Lee
Apr 66 min read


Hope Without Borders: Isona Kakuchi
When Isona Kakuchi stepped foot into the bustling halls of a hospital in Niger for the first time, she knew that it was where she was...
Kayla Lee
Mar 1710 min read


The Spirit of a Champion: Emiri Iwamoto
When Emiri Iwamoto tightened her karate belt for the first time as an elementary schooler, she had no idea that she would become the face...
Kayla Lee
Jan 98 min read


Light, Camera, Leadership: Sarah Chung
Sarah Chung has forged her own definition of the word ‘career-woman’: a woman that can pursue any career. From the entertainment industry...
Kayla Lee
Dec 9, 202410 min read


Latin Dreams, Tokyo Roots: Makoto Horikawa
Makoto Horikawa ’s life changed when her mother took her to a dance class for the first time. She became entranced by the passionate...
Kayla Lee
Nov 10, 20247 min read


Crafting A Change: Yuko Mochizuki
When Yuko Mochizuki first moved to Africa from Japan in 2008, she could not have imagined creating her own company let alone one that...
Kayla Lee
Oct 17, 20246 min read
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