Interesting to see that a job opportunity with a MLB team without a Japanese player is stating that being English-Japanese bilingual is a plus for their guest services position. Seeing what the impact of the increase of Japanese players are bringing to the league.

www.glassdoor.com/Jobs/Houston...

As a media relations intern with Cleveland, my highlight was to take CC Sabathia’s CY Young award down to the clubhouse for him. It was a joy watching him pitch and hit. Congratulations to CC!

MLB creating the buzz for the Tokyo Series by sponsoring the sumo tournament and having Kensho banner advertisement making its round before the match.

www.nikkansports.com/m/battle/sum...

An interesting story to follow and will be interested in how Jamal Murray’s Japanese continues to develop over time. Very cool to know that he decided Japanese as his language to learn.

Former NBA player and coach Corey Gaines named as the Head Coach for Japan Women’s National Basketball Team. Previously was an advisory coach for the women’s team and also was the associate head coach for the men’s team from 2022.

news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/3aa...

Congratulations to Gardy and one of the greatest experience as an interpreter was getting the opportunity to work in an environment where he was the leader. Even made an interpreter really feel part of the team.

www.startribune.com/twins-diamon...

It’s been about six years since I went to the states with Paralympic gold medalist Keiichi Kimura to assist in finding an opportunity to train overseas. Six years later two straight Paralympics with gold medal. Documentary on his journey will be on WOWOW tomorrow.

bangumi.org/tv_events/se...

Two straight days of basketball attending the quarterfinals of the Empress’s Cup. Official store was run by Fanatics.

Had the opportunity to visit the MIZUNO Headquarters and their innovation center MIZUNO ENGINE to interview and write an article for the Japan Sport's Agency's JSPIN (Japan Sports Business Initiative) Platform. Published on the website today.

jspin.mext.go.jp/column/mizun...

Attended a week day B.LEAGUE game at a semi-home game for Sunrockers Shibuya. Amazing job to get Ariake Coliseum ready for a one day home game and having 8,680 people in attendance on a Wednesday night.

Was invited as a guest speaker at Rikkyo University’s College of Intercultural Communication to talk about my career story in English to the students taking the “Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies” class.

My first winter meetings was in 2009 in Indianapolis. Upon graduation attended as a job seeker and was able to get an interview and job with the Red Sox as an interpreter. Next try was in 2014 in San Diego where I wasn’t so lucky. Hope to make a trip again in the future.
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Congratulations to Fagiano Okayama for their promotion to J1 for the first time in club history.

Checked out the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -Making of Harry Potter the other day. An amazing spot, but gives you the perspective of the importance of the translators and people localizing the content to create a huge base in Japan/Asia as well.

Great read on how the experience playing in Japan and South Korea may benefit players and lead to a revived career and possible road back to the Big Leagues by @castroturf.bsky.social.

www.mlb.com/news/mlb-pit...

Three-time World Cup participant for Samurai Blue and the first Japanese player to play in the Premier League. Junichi Inamoto announces his retirement at the age of 45. Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the football world post retirement.

www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20...

People tend to focus solely on the language skills when looking at an interpreter. Although that’s very important, more time is about spending time with the players and team. Relationship building and maturity is becoming more of the element that is being valued.

www.chunichi.co.jp/article/994065

A story about my journey and career in the sports industry published by my Alma Malter, Baldwin-Wallace University. Proud to be a ‘09 grad. Go Yellow Jackets!

www.bw.edu/news/2024/10...

Starting my Bluesky account by thanking for all the opportunities throughout my career starting from a PR intern with the Cleveland Indians in 2008.

As I go into my tenth year as a freelancer based in Japan, always looking to expand my career and to have an opportunity to work again in the States.