Interview

Aug 28, 2020

Dr. John Mertz (NC State Dept. of Languages & Literatures)

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. John Mertz, Section Coordinator of the Japanese Program in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at NC State University, as well as a longtime affiliate of the NC Japan Center and a member of our Academic Advisory Committee. We discussed a number of… 

Aug 25, 2020

EDPNC CEO Chris Chung

The NC Japan Center was fortunate to secure an interview with the CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), Mr. Christopher Chung. We discussed economic development within the state of North Carolina, EDPNC’s mission and role in that regard, and specifically about Japanese companies investing in NC. 

Jul 22, 2020

Ranzo – The Black Experience Japan

The NC Japan Center had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Ranzo, the creator of “The Black Experience Japan” – a popular vlog featuring a series of very interesting and informative interviews with, and a documentary focusing on, People of Color in Japan. Ranzo was kind enough to make time for us and to discuss… 

Jul 7, 2020

Webinar with Ambassador Sugiyama

The NC Japan Center, in cooperation with co-sponsors the JASNC, TJBA, and the Nippon Club of the Triangle, was honored to host a webinar with the Ambassador of Japan to the US, the Honorable SUGIYAMA, Shinsuke, J., on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020. Ambassador Sugiyama spoke to our audience about the COVID-19 pandemic, diplomatic relations between… 

Jul 7, 2020

杉山大使とのウェビナー（日本語）

ノースカロライナ州日本センターは共同スポンサーのJASNC、TJBA、トライアングル日本クラブと2020年7月7日に杉山晋輔在米国日本国大使とのウェビナー（ウェブセミナー）を催すことができ光栄でした。杉山大使は「COVID-19」パンデミック、日米間の外交関係（他にもいろいろ）についてウェビナーの参加者に話して下さいました。ノースカロライナ州日本センターは、杉山大使がお忙しい中お時間を作って下さり、支援的なスピーチ、またウェビナー参加者に伝えて下さった情報をありがたく思っております。加えて在米国日本国大使館の皆様の素敵な支援、また司会進行をして頂いたデービッド・ロビンソンノースカロライナ州名誉領事にも感謝を申したいと思います。ウェビナーを見るためには、以下のリンク先からビデオをご参照下さい（日本語） To view the English version of this webinar, please click HERE. 

Jun 21, 2020

Miyuki Su (Kashin)

We recently interviewed Mrs. Miyuki Su from Kashin Japanese Restaurant in Cary, to ask her about Kashin’s rich history and how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. 1.) Would you be so kind as to tell us a bit about yourself? Miyuki: Paul and I are second generation Taiwanese and Japanese living in Apex,… 

Apr 4, 2020

Miko Nishio (SONO)

We recently interviewed Ms. Miko Nishio, General Manager of SONO Sushi Bar & Restaurant in downtown Raleigh, to ask her about how SONO is adapting to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and still serve their customers great Japanese fare. Check out the Q&A below! 1.) Would you be so kind as to tell us a… 

Jul 28, 2019

George Takei (Author: THEY CALLED US ENEMY)

The NC Japan Center had the distinct honor of interviewing Mr. George Takei. George is a celebrated actor and author, social media icon, activist, and someone with firsthand experience of a dark chapter in American history; George and his family were among the 120,000 Japanese Americans relocated and imprisoned by the U.S. government, during World…