How to Chill Out in Central Tokyo
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How to Chill Out in Central Tokyo

Soak in stunning sunsets, savor romantic yakatabune dinner cruises, stroll sandy beaches, marvel at the iconic Gundam, and snap pics with the quirky Statue of Liberty replica. Dive into Odaiba’s fascinating history, get insider tips on must-see spots, and discover top activities like drifting and shopping.

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The Car Your Cat Will Love
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The Car Your Cat Will Love

In this concept video, we take on the challenge of creating a consistent, recurring character in AI-generated video — difficult with the current set of tools. Inspired by a dear colleague’s obsession with the rugged charm of the UAZ, we set out to make a concept commercial that blends off-road grit with unexpected softness: a UAZ lovingly redesigned to be comfortable… for cats.

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How to Stay Safe in Tokyo’s Red-Light District
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How to Stay Safe in Tokyo’s Red-Light District

We show the uniquely Japanese kinds of danger even foreigners can sometimes fall into - problems with Yakuza gangsters, hosts and hostesses - trouble that you can get when filming professionally or just trying to have a good time… And we’ll give pointers how to avoid it - worth knowing, because otherwise Kabukicho is a really fun night out and a ‘must visit’ place!

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Nissan Leaf B-Roll
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Nissan Leaf B-Roll

B-roll footage our team captured of the all-new third-generation Nissan LEAF—an electric vehicle reimagined with significantly greater range, faster charging, and advanced technology features including a streamlined 3-in-1 powertrain and enhanced driver-assistance systems.

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Fujinon Promo
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Fujinon Promo

For the release of their new 25-1000mm lens, I handled the camera work for the Japan segments in Fujinon’s promo video.

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Sustainability simplified
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Sustainability simplified

As director, I led the Nissan production team in filming children learning about sustainability by participating in workshops with Nissan engineers and designers. The episodes show these young minds exploring complex topics like resource scarcity and sustainable solutions through hands-on activities.

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The Day Japan Fears The Most
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The Day Japan Fears The Most

We set out to create a documentary about the impending mega-earthquake threatening Tokyo, initially planning to focus on the city's preparedness. However, our focus shifted dramatically after visiting Wajima city, which was still in turmoil nine months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We filmed the heartbreaking reality of collapsed buildings and a struggling community facing a lack of government support and resources for rebuilding.

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