Interpretation of the Law 4: Interrogation
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Interpretation of the Law 4: Interrogation

The interrogator begins with questions I’ve already answered, pressing for specific details about why I carry a multitool and how I used it that day. With my limited Japanese, I rely on a young cadet to translate, aware that any inconsistency could deepen their suspicion. Sensing the adversarial tone, I try to shift the dynamic, steering the conversation toward something less hostile and more human-even a touch romantic.

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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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