Our Creative Journey in Japan, from Working Holiday to Video and Photo Production

In our very first episode of Talking Sensu, we introduce ourselves and talk about how we each ended up living and working in Japan. From working holiday visas and corporate jobs to freelancing, filmmaking, and eventually starting the production company Sensu Studio together.We talk aboutWhy we started Talking Sensu and what the podcast is aboutOur backgrounds and first experiences coming to JapanWorking holiday visas and arriving without a clear planJapanese corporate work culture vs freelance lifeEntering the creative world through graphic design, illustration, and storyboardingOur first real collaborations and experiences in the video industryHow these experiences eventually led to founding Sensu Studio and building a company togetherChapters00:00 Intro00:40 What is Talking Sensu?01:44 Introducing Sensu Studio02:24 Why we started this podcast04:38 Jeremy’s story10:04 Hai’s story17:06 Becoming a freelance editor33:28 Teaching English in Japan39:25 Illustration + storyboarding55:24 Our first real collaboration59:44 Naming Sensu Studio01:07:31 Starting a companyAbout Talking SensuTalking Sensu is a relaxed, long form podcast hosted by Hai & Jeremy and produced by Sensu Studio. We have conversations with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creative professionals working in Japan, focusing on personal journeys, creative work, and the realities of building a career in the creative industry.SocialTalking SensuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensuHosts Hai: https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/Produced by Sensu StudioSensu Studio is a Tokyo-based creative production company specializing in video and photography that helps brands and organizations tell their stories, connect with audiences, and bring their vision to life through engaging content and rebranding projects.If you’re interested in working with us on future projects, check out our work at https://sensustudio.com/.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensustudioFollow for more conversations about creative life and work in Japan.