Tokyo Talks Podcast

Ananya

Japan's first global podcast where creatives and entrepreneurs share real, unfiltered stories of building bold lives at the intersection of business, culture, and identity.

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S1 · E12
August 25 · 52 min
Life of a CEO in Japan: Klara Blanc’s journey from Model + Louis Vuitton | 日本で活躍するパリジェンヌ社長：クララ・ブラン
Today's guest: Klara Blanc https://www.youtube.com/@klara_blanc/ You can also find our podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/hiananya Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/ If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp Each episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a unique coworking space in Tokyo. Tokyo Talks production team:https://www.podcaststudio.tokyo/
S1 · E11
June 29 · 53 min
From Art Teacher to Notion: How to Build a Career on Your Own Terms | 美術先生からNotionへ：自分らしくキャリアを切り開く方法
Thanks to ‪Saya Iwasaki for joining us for today's episode! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayaiwasaki/https://www.instagram.com/iiwoks/ Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates. https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/ Each episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a global coworking space in Tokyo. 問い合わせ For business inquiries/sponsorship, please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp --------- Socials https://beacons.ai/hiananya My beginner Japanese course "Japanese with Ananya" https://japanese.hiananya.com My Favorite Essentials https://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_
S1 · E10
May 29 · 35 min
How To Go Viral: Behind The Scenes with Kole From Tokyo Sims | Tokyo Talks
Today's guest: Kole from Tokyo Simshttps://www.youtube.com/@UC1OladBAODagynp3m5gYRLw You can also find our podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple Music.Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/hiananyaFollow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jpEach episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a unique coworking space in Tokyo.---------My beginner Japanese course "Japanese with Ananya" is available here! https://japanese.hiananya.comMy Favorite Essentialshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_
S1 · E9
April 13 · 1 hr 6 min
How Kemio Became The Most Influential Creator in Japan | ゼロから日本トップのクリエイターになったKemioにインタビュー
（日本語字幕ご希望の方はYouTube版ご視聴お願いいたします。字幕付き(Caption)で配信しております。) Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/hiananyaFollow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updatesYou can also find our podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music.If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jpEach episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a unique coworking space in Tokyo.---------My beginner Japanese course "Japanese with Ananya" is available here: https://japanese.hiananya.comFavorite Essentials:https://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_
S1 · E8
Dec 28, 2025 · 45 min
From Founder to ChatGPT: How Alex Ma Thinks About The Future of AI
Thanks to Alex Ma for joining us for today's episode! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwma/ https://www.instagram.com/internetkid/ Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates! https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/ Each episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a global coworking space in Tokyo. If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp --------- My beginner Japanese course "Japanese with Ananya" is available here! https://japanese.hiananya.com My Favorite Essentials https://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_ Socials: https://beacons.ai/hiananya
S1 · E7
Nov 20, 2025 · 41 min
How To Become a Comedy Icon in Japan (ft. Yabatan) | TokyoTalks
Thanks to ⁨@Yabatan⁩ for joining us for today's episode Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates! https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/ Each episode of Tokyo Talks is filmed in our studio at EAT PLAY WORKS, a unique coworking space in Tokyo. If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp --------- My beginner Japanese course "Japanese with Ananya" is available here! https://japanese.hiananya.com My Favorite Essentials https://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_
S1 · E6
Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
The Japanese Towel That Sold Over 1 Million — Inside GOSHI’s Global Rise
Learn more about Garrett Gutierrez & GOSHI here:　https://www.instagram.com/garrettgutierrez/ https://goshi.com/ Shoutout to Lazy Pickle Studios for hosting us in Los Angeles: https://www.lazypicklestudios.com/ Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on Instagram for updates!https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/ If you're interested in sponsoring Tokyo Talks please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp ----------- Learn Japanese Today: https://japanese.hiananya.com My Favorite Essentialshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/hiananyaa_
S1 · E5
Oct 22, 2025 · 58 min
How Anton Bought His First Abandoned Home in Japan
Learn more about Anton on his YouTube and Instagram.A Swedish entrepreneur turning Japan’s abandoned houses into beautiful modern Japandi stays. Anton is well known in Tokyo for his extensive modeling background, built an online following of millions, and wrote a book called Free Houses in Japan. All while sharing his love for Japan and Akiya. Today we talk about his upbringing, his connection to Japan, and how that's evolved into the reason we know him today.Follow @Tokyotalkspodcast on IG for updates!If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast please email: ananya@hoshicreative.jp My beginner Japanese course: "Japanese with Ananya" is available here!https://japanese.hiananya.com
S1 · E4
Oct 8, 2025 · 52 min
Becoming a Music Producer for BTS (Matt Cab) | Tokyo Talks
Matt Cab is a Tokyo-based music producer, singer, and songwriter who's been blending Japanese soul with global sound for over a decade. Originally from San Francisco, Matt made his way to Japan, where he’s worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry — from BTS to Awich, and brands like Nike Pokemon and more.Known for his viral YouTube covers, smooth vocals, and cutting-edge R&B production, He’s also a key voice in the evolution of bilingual music in Japan.
S1 · E3
Oct 1, 2025 · 37 min
How to start a successful fashion brand in Japan (Reiko McNish Sato)
Reiko McNish Sato is the visionary founder and CEO of Amateras. Born in Tokyo, raised in Canada, and a graduate of ICU, Reiko launched Amateras in 2018—a modern Japanese loungewear brand inspired by the sun goddess Amaterasu (天照). With one luxurious kimono robe and a logo tee, she’s since grown Amateras into a multi-faceted lifestyle brand—spanning fashion, hospitality, interior design, sustainable pop-ups (from Tokyo to Singapore), and even a podcast and community of aspiring young women (tokyoyoungboss). She also recently began an interior design company named Jamo. Reiko's socials: https://www.instagram.com/reikoofficial/ Business Email: ananya1cal@gmail.com Follow @tokyotalkspodcast on Instagram for updates!
S1 · E2
Sep 24, 2025 · 55 min
How to be an AI Virtual Human Producer in Tokyo (Sara Giusto)
Today we interview Sara Giusto, a creative leader in the age of AI and virtual identity. Sara is a Producer at Aww Inc., the Tokyo-based company behind Imma — one of the world’s first virtual human influencers. With pink hair, a bold aesthetic, and an incredible digital presence, Imma has become a global icon, gracing campaigns from coach to Porsche and appearing in Vogue, NYLON, and more. She was featured in Forbes JAPAN's “30 Under 30” list in 2023. Hope you enjoy the episode and leave any questions in the comments! For business & sponsorship inquiries please email: hiananya.media@gmail.com
S1 · E1
Sep 8, 2025 · 49 min
Ep 1 - Becoming a Director in Japan (Ameya)
Join Ananya as she interviews today's guest Ameya, a multi media artist and director based in tokyo . Born in Japan in a telugu & tamil-speaking family, she was raised in tokyo for most of her childhood before living in Arkansas, Mumbai, Singapore, LA, and Santa Cruz. She’s worked with Google, Nike, Dickies, Models & artists like Rola, David, Raveena and more. Ameya's Socials https://www.instagram.com/ameya.h264/ For more updates and additional content from Tokyo Talks, follow us: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotalkspodcast/

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