Part 1: Acting and Modeling in Japan

In Part 1 of my conversation with Tokyo-based media producer, actor and model Jeffrey Rowe of Jet Set Inc Jeffrey talks about his work in acting and modeling in Japan.

Download part 1 here (or listen using the player at the bottom of this post)

Hear about

• What is Jet Set Inc?
• How Jeffrey first got into acting
• The different roles Jeffrey has taken on in Japan
• Working in TV in Japan
• Why professional bilingual actors are needed
• Modeling in Japan: Why is Jeffrey known as ‘Mr. Stingray Man’? and why might you end up with a famous chin?
• Advice for actors looking for work in Japan

Part 2: Learning Japanese

In Part 2 of our conversation, we’re talking languages – specifically learning Japanese.

Download part 2 here

• Jeffrey introduces his idea for a language discussion program – what do you think?
• The tables are turned and Jeffrey asks me what I found useful when I was studying the Japanese language.
• I talk about how my assumption that I would simply ‘aquire’ Japanese language skills by living in Japan was wrong, and emphasise how important active study is.
• The importance of learning the written language, and how easy it can be – at least for the Hiragana and Katakana!
• Jeffrey shares how talking to strangers can be a good thing – for everyone involved!
• Joseph shares his story of travelling 9000 miles with an ice-breaking penguin.

Our thanks to Jeffrey for making the time to meet up to record this interview.

Check out Jet Set Inc at http://www.jetsets.jp/

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