Based in Tokyo, Theodore is President and Representative Director of Empire Entertainment Japan, managing the company’s growing operations in Asia. He has over 25 years’ experience working in Asia in the areas of creative media, marketing communications, information technology and general management. Theodore began his career in Japan at Dentsu Inc., Japan&#...
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Maki Tsutsumi, General Manager of Empire Asia is based in Singapore and runs Empire's expanding business there and in greater China. Since Maki joined with like-minded professionals to launch Empire Entertainment Japan, she has produced a number of events specializing in international projects for global corporations including Mercedes Benz, Richard Hennessy, Gucci,...
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Kohei Izawa majored in Theatre Arts at Waseda University's School of Letters, Arts and Sciences. After working as a director for several years, he joined Empire Entertainment Japan as a Producer in 2008. Kohei’s project experience ranges from national events to closed parties and includes major artist concert tours, motor shows, fashion shows, launch events, movie...
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Gen graduated from North Glasgow College, Scotland in 1996, having studied Sports/Coaching Development and Leisure & Recreation Management. Upon his graduation, for 4 years he worked as a ski and snowboard instructor in Nagano, Japan where the 1998 Winter Olympics was held. At the turn of the century, he began his work as an event producer for Ceatec Japan, Ex...
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Masato was born in Shizuoka, Japan. In the past, he worked as a banquet operator and director for a number of major hotels, directing many kinds of events such as award ceremonies, hair shows and weddings. In March 2014, Masato joined Empire as a Producer, and is putting his vast experience to good use as part of the Empire team. He loves Disney, Doraemon, and Beer.
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Yuka was born in Aichi prefecture in Japan. While attending university, she also worked as a show attendant for the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan / Mitsui Toshiba pavilion. After graduating, she began work at a startup event company in Nagoya, and few years later she worked also as a radio DJ in Aichi. After experiencing various fields, she joined Empire Entert...
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Eric Gibbs has over 14 years’ experience working in Japan, 10 of which have been in the convention and meetings industry. He graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, with a BA degree in Asian Studies that included one year at Waseda University in Tokyo. Eric’s experience includes the direction of long term international conferences, handling of sum...
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After graduating Aoyama Gakuin University, Hiroki started to work on Events. During his 10 year career, he has been achieved many successes, such as the Berlin World Athletics, the Sochi Olympics and other massive corporate events. He also have deep knowledge of art, which allowed him to work on the cow parade held in Tokyo. He loves outdoor activities such as mountaine...
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Go Kimura is a Latino born Japanese starting his childhood in Mexico City, to Los Angeles, Tokyo then onto likes of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. His in-depth experience include documentary co-production in Brazil, event creation for Mexican cultural promotion, very often casting unique talents even from the other side of the world. Realm of his scopes reach as far as ...
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After studying business in university, Maiko joined fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto and helped develop fashion events while also acting as a secretary. After that, Maiko became a pro Taiko drummer and toured the world with her group. She had over 600 performances in 30 countries. She later separated from the group and, while producing events, began selling "MICO Rhy...
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Yusuke studied architecture at university. While learning about the use of space, he became fascinated with flowers and after graduation joined internationally renowned Nicolai Bergmann Flower & Design. After gaining a deep understanding of flower creations he went freelance as a flower designer. Later, as a member \\\"Plantica\\\" he gained experience through a myr...
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Born in Japan but raised in Texas, Orson is an aspiring actor with a degree in International Business. In May 2012, Orson joined the Empire team as an intern. Finding a passion for producing he officially joined upon his graduation from Temple University Japan. He has assisted in producing in various projects, from corporate to non-profit.
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Bruce Nachbar is a film and television producer/director with extensive experience in across many genres (Feature Film. Network and Cable Television, Documentary) and budget ranges. Project have included: Academy Award winning film MONSTERS, INC; Emmy and Golden Globe winning television shows THE WONDER YEARS and HOUSE, M.D.; Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film F...
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Talented in the piano and classic ballet, Mana made her piano debut at Suntory Hall all the while attending Musashino Music College. Prior to joining Empire Entertainment Japan, she worked on the planning and production of classical concerts for Sony Music Foundation and the NHK Music Program. Putting her experiences to good use. Beside music, she has a deep fondness...
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Azure is an event producer with over 7 years of experience. As a show runner and project manager, Azure is good at creatively realizing the vision of clients and turning them into various exciting events, exhibitions, launch parties and press events with a focus on the marketing perspectives. Experienced in client connections, understanding client’s brief thoroug...
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Born and raised in Russia, Nana studied Russian literature, Fashion design and Movie directing. After moving to Japan, as a editor/designer, she is putting her vast experience to great use as part of the Empire team.
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Born and raised in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Yumi studied business administration at college and since then has utilized her skills in accounting and computer studies at a great variety of companies. After college she began work as an administrator for a construction company, subsequently working as an instructor at a communication software development company for about four yea...
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A New Zealander, Dion has been writing and creating content for Empire Entertainment Japan from our earliest days. Having worked as a copywriter in agencies in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and Tokyo, these days he is based in Nagano snow country. From his home office and occasional forays into Tokyo, he contributes content and copy to a wide range of Empire projects, wit...
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Irene is a graphic designer from Barcelona, Spain, with more than 10 years of experience in the field. She studied a degree in Electronic Arts and Digital Design in ESDi (Ramon Llull University), and afterwards did a 2-year 3D course in Autodesk Maya. She has worked in different companies and creative agencies as a multimedia designer as well as doing several freelance ...
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Ryogo was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido Japan. After graduating from the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law at Doshisha University he joined the Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. He spends most of his time on STV radio, and was in charge as director of "Hidaka Akirarou Show" and "Live Spica". After his time with STV, he worked as a marriage informatio...
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