Why Japan? - Stories Behind the Decision -

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...

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...

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...

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...