Learning Japanese culture with locals - we met karateka, kendokas and a local free diver!

日本へようこそ - Welcome to Japan! Our new film discovers the untold tales of the Japanese people - from busy streets of Tokyo to the calm beaches of Okinawa.

Our goal was to get to see Japan and Japanese culture through the eyes of a local. We are honored, that many warm Japanese people told their stories to us.

We are sending our deepest gratitude to the Japanese people, that took us in and showed us their beautiful culture, traditions and country! Special thanks to Gen, Nichigure, Rouki, Rikuko and Kazuki for participating in the make of this film - your stories will keep inspiring us for the years to come!

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/ The TW Team 💛

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Thank you Josh Kohler for recording and edit this beautiful film!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Exploring Tokyo
01:10 Culinary experiences in Tokyo
01:35 Meeting Gen Fudo, a Japanese creator in Tokyo
03:56 Meeting Kendo Warriors Nichigure & Rouki in Mount Fuji
06:05 Meeting Karate warrior Rikuko Komiya in coastal shores of Japan
08:02 Meeting local freediver Kazuki Uechi in Kerama National Park
10:15 Thank you Japan!