Japan
Japan New 2026-10-8Full Metal Japan 2026 – powered by WackenOn 24-25 October 2026, the spirit of Germany’s legendary Wacken Open Air festival will come to Japan! Two days of hard rock, heavy metal and power metal, with German bands headlining both nights. Looking forward to liaising between Japanese organisers and international artists and VIP guests.
Japan New 2026-10-3Japan’s Oshikatsu Culture: When Fandom Becomes FaithFor the ARTE documentary series A World of Faith, we explored the country’s booming oshikatsu culture, where music, fandom and devotion intersect.
Japan 2026-6-18Music doc: “Westbam – In the Rhythm of the Night”What began as a long day and night of filming in Tokyo started with an inspired interview with Japanese DJ pioneer Takkyu Ishino and led to an unexpectedly emotional encounter between iconic German DJ Westbam and one of his most devoted Japanese fans.
Japan 2026-4-25ZDF Terra X: Forgotten Knowledge – The Legacy of Our AncestorsJapan’s Edo period (1603 – 1868) was a time when almost nothing went to waste – not even human waste. In fact, the excrement of wealthy households was particularly sought after as fertiliser. What can we learn from Japan’s remarkably resourceful past?
Japan 2026-3-16„Black Box Diaries“ finally on screens in JapanThe documentary “Black Box Diaries” by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito is finally screening in Japan – after a long delay. Her film had premiered internationally in 2024 and was released in Japan only in December 2025 due to a mix of legal concerns and hesitant distributors.
Japan 2026-1-1The Year of the Fire Horse 2026Happy New Year! Expect: strong momentum, independence, and periods of noticeable change.
Japan 2025-10-3LDP election – vox pops & DW interviewOn 4 October 2025, the governing Liberal Democratic Party of Japan elected a new leader – and prime minister-designate. A few days before, I went out to collect vox pops. I usually just do the interviewing, but this time also filmed the participants. In addition, I was interviewed for DW’s news program.
Japan 2025-7-31Live reporting for DW on tsunami after Kamchatka quakeThe Kamchatka earthquake on 30 July 2025 was one of the strongest ever recorded and triggered tsunami warnings around the Pacific – including Japan. I reported on the developing news story for Deutsche Welle (DW).
Japan Taiwan 2025-7-20„Old Enmities, New Friendships“ – DW documentaryThe documentary „Old Enmities, New Friendships / New Alliances in East Asia?“ was shot in October 2024 on location in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures.
Germany Japan 2025-7-1Documentary World Premiere: KREATOR – Hate & HopeOn July 2, 2025, the documentary KREATOR – Hope & Hate will celebrate its world premiere at the Munich Film Festival – with a special guest: KREATOR founder Mille Petrozza.
Japan 2025-6-28JAPANMARKT: „Stabilitätsanker Japan“Die zweite JAPANMARKT-Ausgabe des Jahres ist nun online. Im Magazin der AHK Japan beleuchten wir Japans Bedeutung als zuverlässiger Partner in instabilen Zeiten.
Japan Taiwan 2025-6-18„Allianz gegen China“ – jetzt bei ARTE und DW!Die meisten Produktionen, die ich in Japan als Line Producer in den vergangenen Jahren umgesetzt habe, waren wissenschaftlicher oder gesellschaftlicher Natur. Dieses Mal standen Geopolitik und Militär im Vordergrund.