Interview

Jul 14, 2021

Interview with Nitta Gelatin

Do you know how important gelatin and collagen peptides are to our daily lives? The NC Japan Center was honored to recently sit down with Juergen Gallert (President & CEO, Nitta Gelatin NA) and Noriyuki Tsuji (VP of Operations, Nitta Gelatin NA), to speak about Nitta Gelatin, their products and markets, how they came to… 

Jun 8, 2021

Interview with Ambassador Tomita

The NC Japan Center was honored to recently have the opportunity to interview the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, the Honorable Koji Tomita. Ambassador Tomita has an exemplary career of over 40 years at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which includes his posts as Deputy Chief of Mission… 

May 28, 2021

Katsura Sunshine

The NC Japan Center had the opportunity recently to interview Katsura Sunshine, famous “rakugo” storyteller. Sunshine is only the second professional non-Japanese “rakugoka” in the history of the art form, and completed an apprenticeship under renowned rakugo master and television host Katsura Bunshi VI. Sunshine speaks with us about his journey, from his beginnings as… 

Apr 16, 2021

“Career in Japan” Webinar

The NC Japan Center recently held an informational workshop for our students at NC state and our community members, who are interested in living and working in Japan. We were extremely fortunate to host guest speakers Kristy Ishii, a JET Program alumna and former recruiter in Japan who now heads up her own career transitions… 

Feb 16, 2021

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We were very honored to sit down recently with Christine Vannais – Chief Operating Officer at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (our newest Corporate Member!) in Morrisville. Christine spoke with us about how FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies first came to NC, their operations within the biopharmaceutical industry, the essential nature of their involvement in COVID-19 vaccine production and… 

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Barry Eisler (Pts. 1 & 2)

The NC Japan Center was extremely honored to interview Mr. Barry Eisler! Barry is the New York Times bestselling author of the popular John Rain and Livia Lone series of thrillers and worked previously in a covert position for the CIA’s Directorate of Operations. He was also a technology lawyer and startup executive in Japan… 

Oct 15, 2020

Dr. David Ambaras (NC State Dept. of History)

The NCJC was honored to have the opportunity to interview Dr. David Ambaras, Professor of History at NC State. David’s latest book, “Imperial Underworlds: Intimate Encounters at the Borders of Empire,” is the result of countless hours of research into the fascinating interactions (societal, mercantile, governmental, and so on) between Japan and China from the 1860s… 

Oct 14, 2020

Dr. Yoko Ishikura

The NC Japan Center was extremely honored to interview Dr. Yoko Ishikura recently on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion in Japan. Dr. Ishikura is a highly sought consultant in global strategy, competitiveness and talent. She currently serves as a non-executive director at Shiseido Company, Ltd., Sekisui Chemical and TSI Holdings, and holds other… 

Oct 9, 2020

Hitachi ABB Power Grids

We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to recently interview the wonderful people at Hitachi ABB Power Grids. A mainstay on Centennial Campus, Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a valued and celebrated member of the NC State family. Join Yoann Barbosa (Regional Finance Director, Interim US Business Representative), Tanya Wright (Director of Communications, US), and…