YOYOKA
Drummer
Yoyoks was the youngest drummer ever to be made in the "Top 500 drummers".
1/22 & 29 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Azusa Barbie
Barbie superfan
She collects Barbie dolls from all around the world. Her Instagram has garnered over 70,000 followers and her Youtube channel @AzusaBarbie
1/15 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Libera
Holiday Special – Holiday Music by Libera
Introducing some holiday music by Libera.
12/25 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Christy Crowl
Music producer for Disney
She has performed in over 8000 live concerts in her career, has over 500 film/tv placements of her music, and has recorded on over 100 film/tv soundtracks as a singer and keyboardist.
12/11& 18 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Charles Holsopple
An artist and philanthropist
An artist, philanthropist, and the founder of SUKHI222
11/27, 12/4 6PM
CHANNEL 44
KAO=S
A Japanese art rock
A Japanese art rock duo formed by KAORI "LADY SAMURAI" KAWABUCHI (Vocal / Sword
dance), and composer SHUJI YAMAGIRI(Guitar/Vocal)
11/13 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Darnell Isom/Legacy Effects
Special effects artist
The head special effects artist and costume designer for mega companies such as Marvel, Disney,
Paramount, and Sony.
10/30 &11/6 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Bittersweethearts
Music band
Having played the world renowned NAMM Show in Anaheim, they can be found gracing legendary venues
on the US West Coast with their captivating show and ventures further afield to come.
10/23 6PM
CHANNEL 44
TJ Storm
Actor and martial artist
On well known franchises such as Legendary’s Godzilla, League of Legends, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and Call of Duty.
10/2, 9 & 16 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Libera
The World of Music
Internationally acclaimed boys’ choir from London. Exclusive interviews and some massages were filmed on May 2, 2022
09/18 & 25 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Newton Lee
Professor
Founder of the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS)
09/04 & 11 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Libera
The World of Music
Internationally acclaimed boys’ choir from London. Exclusive interviews and some massages were filmed on May 2, 2022
08/28 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takatsugu Muramatsu
The World of Music
Renowned Japanese composer whose work includes some of Libera’s songs and Academy nominated Ghibli animation “When Marnie was There”.
08/14 & 21 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Chuck Wright
The World of Music
He is one of the most acclaimed bassists having worked alongside music icons, Alice Cooper, Greg Allman, Ted Nugent, as well as members of Guns n’ Roses and Kiss.
08/07 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Andy Le, Brian Le, and Daniel Mah
fight choreographers
They have worked with Jackie Chan along with Michelle Yeoh, Brad Pitt, and Kendrick Lamar, the multi- Grammy award winning rapper.
07/17,24&31/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yoko Kodama
music producer
An internationally acclaimed music producer, the president of Wisteria Project Inc., the representative of FREEDOM STUDIO INFINITY, and the official representative of Libera in Japan.
06/26 & 07/03 & 10/ 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Kenichi Tanaka
A film director, an acclaimed illustrator, and a sculptor!
In 2017, he obtained a license to sell Toho Kaiju, and he changed his business name to "TANAKA STUDIO." Since
then, his works have been loved by many Godzilla fans around the world!
06/ 19 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Miles Schön
blues/rock
He has performed and recorded with World renowned artists such as Jonathan Cain and Ross Vallory
from the band Journey, Omar HAkeem who played with Sting and Miles Davis, and Eric Martin from Mr.Big to name a few.
06/ 12 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
James Rolfe
An actor, comedian, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, YouTuber, and online personality.
He has created more than 300 videos in his career, and he has over 3.5 million
subscribers on YouTube,
06/ 05 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Shannon Denton
Comic Artust
A veteran storyteller and artist with credits at Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Disney, Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics and Nickelodeon, just name a few!
05/ 29 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hector Rodriguez III
Comic Artist
A creator of the comic book series El Peso Hero and director of Development for Masked Republic.
05/ 22 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Shigeru Hirano
Kabuki za
A lighting designer who has been in the theatrical lighting industry for nearly 40 years.
05/ 08 & 15 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Derek Day
Musicians
He has worked with many famous musicians such as Steve Vai and Living Colour, and he now fronts the rock band Classless Act.
05/ 01 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Debora Medici Guetta
Artist
An Italian-born, Los Angeles-based artist working at the intersection of photography, sculpture, and traditional crafts.
04/ 23 & 30 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yasushi Hirano
Bass Baritone Singer
A bass baritone singer with an exclusive contract to the Vienna Volksoper, the Opera House in Austria.
04/09 & 16 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
GRP
Song Writer
A song writer for famous artists such as Erangerang. And, he’s been producing the works of many artists and some big companies such as NIKE.
03/27&4/2 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Dai Fujikura
New Music Composer
A New Music composer who has been playing an active part in various fields such as composing songs for movies and orchestras and collaborating with world-famous artists.
03/19 & 26/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yusuke Hirota
The World of Entertainment
One of talented directors.
A special report from the World Premiere of “POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN” at Animation is Film Festival" held in Los Angeles in October 2021.
03/ 06 & 13/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Miho Hazama
The World of Music
A Grammy-nominated composer/Conductor.
She has been lauded in Downbeat as one of “25” for the future!
02 / 20&27 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN
The World of EntertainmentA special report from the World Premiere of “POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN” at Animation is Film Festival" held in Los Angeles in October 2021.
02/ 20&27 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Akihiro Nishino
The World of Entertainment
An exclusive interview with Mr. Akihiro Nishino, the executive producer / / story & screenplay writer of “POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN”!
02 / 20&27 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Atsushi Fukuda
The World of Entertainment
A Brand Consultant and CEO of Speedy Group.
He is a former Vice President of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc and the first president of Sony Digital Entertainment.
02 / 6 & 13 /6PM
CHANNEL 44
Utako Toyama
The World of Music
A multi-Award-Winning Composer. She graduated from the world-famous “Berklee College of Music”, and she is the first and only Japanese composer to receive numerous awards at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
01/29/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hajime Nakamura
The World of Sky-part 2
The president of "Sky Creation, inc." which provides both airplane and helicopter training courses out of Long Beach Airport, California. He support students from around the world who aim to become professional pilots.
01/22/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hajime Nakamura
The World of Sky
The president of "Sky Creation, inc." which provides both airplane and helicopter training courses out of Long Beach Airport, California. He support students from around the world who aim to become professional pilots.
01/15/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yoyoka & Derek Day
The World of Music
Yoyoks was the youngest drummer ever to be made in the "Top 500 drummers". YOYOKA Part 2
YOYOKA in Los Angeles, having a jam session with Derek Day, a lead vocal and guitarist from Classless Act!
01/08/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yoyoka & Billy Sheehan
The World of Music
Yoyoks was the youngest drummer ever to be made in the "Top 500 drummers".
Billy Sheehan is a legendary bassist who has played on many records all over the world.
01/01/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Noriko Terada
Multi-Percussionist
Internationally known for her percussion recordings with hugely popular video game series, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XIII-3 Lightning Returns by Square Enix
12/26/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Libera
Holiday Special – Holiday Music by Libera
Introducing some holiday music by Libera and also including their new music from album “IF”.
12/19/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Godzilla
More from Toho Kingdom! And we’ll have a special report from Godzilla Day, celebrating the 67th anniversary of Godzilla (1954)!..
12/12/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Toho Kingdom
More from Toho Kingdom! And we’ll have a special report from Godzilla Day, celebrating the 67th anniversary of Godzilla (1954)!
12/05/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takaaki Kohyama
CEO of Japanese Food Service, Bishamon Group
Currently operates 15 individual establishments throughout the Los Angeles area as well as overseas. He strives to promote the profoundness of Japanese cuisine and culture to everyone.
11/21/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Matt Frank
A World-famous comic book artist and writer
Especially known for the IDW Publishing’s Godzilla series and the main artist of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth.
11/14/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Taro Iwashiro
A world-renowned composer, pianist, and music producer
He won numerous awards in Japan as well as internationally and is active on the world stage. We’ll focus on his current project “Kizuna Piano”.
11/07/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Etue Yuriko Uematsu
A world-renowned mural artist
After graduating from Musashino Art college in Tokyo, she moved to Seattle. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2001, she has created over 50 murals and mosaics.
10/31/6PM
CHANNEL 44
U-KIRIN
A producer, songwriter, and sound engineer
Currently, he signed to her0ism’s (Multi-Platinum award-winning producer) producer team called “ever.y”. He has been producing many songs including #1 songs on Japan Billboard and working with major labels such as Universal Music, Sony Music, Avex, and so on. He also wrote the theme song "NEW DOOR' for Creative World Season 2, collaborated with her0ism.
10/24/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Mitsuna Satooka
Legendary Cabin Attendant
She was the chief purser for the Japanese airline, All Nippon Airways, She was in charge of the world’s top VIPs, including Emperor and Empress of Japan, and Prime Ministers from around the world.
10/17/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Masafumi Mima
Sound director
An internationally known sound director who has worked on numerous Japanese Animes such as “Attack on Titan", "Pokémon", and "My Hero Academia” which are very popular worldwide.
10/10/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Shogo Tomitama
Godzilla Producer
Former President of Toho Pictures, Inc., and producer of "Godzilla" films.
He has made a great contribution to the Japanese film industry and is also famous for producing the world-famous "Godzilla" movie series.
10/03/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Mariko Senju
Internationally acclaimed violinist
She made numerous achievements as a violinist, including a solo recital at Carnegie Hall in New York.
9/26/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Candace Stewart
Studio Manager at the World-famous Recording Studio in Hollywood!
She has worked with many legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, John Legend, and so on.
9/19/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yasunari Takeshima
Japanese Actor”
A well-known Japanese actor who has recently been cast as a Hollywood series drama.
9/12/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Alissa Miki
A Founder of Japanese Sweet Brand “Misaky Tokyo”
The youngest awardee of Forbes Japan 100 Top Women 2018 and Business Insider Japan “Game Changer” 2019. she launched her own brand for Japanese Sweets, collaborating with a celebrity, Kim Kardashian.
8/29/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hironori Kobayashi
International Airline Industry
The general affairs manager of All Nippon Airlines' Americans Office and Los Angeles Branch.
8/22/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hikaru Miyagi
Racing Driver
A former Honda factory rider and racing driver, who won the All- Japan Championships and the U.S. Championships.
8/15/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Asako Tamura
Opera Singer
Internationally acclaimed opera singer. One of the famous music critics describing her voice as a "brilliant jewel."
8/08/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ikumi Yoshimatsu
Miss International
She is the only Japanese woman to win the “Miss International” pageant. She is also an actress, a stunt woman, model, and influencer.
8/01/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yuko Kaifu
President of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
President of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles. We also introduce an exhibition of a contemporary art exhibition titled “RECONNECTING: A Vision of Unity by Kengo Kito”
7/25/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Acey Kohrogi
Executive of San Diego Padres
He serves as an executive of Padres and is involved in the management of MLB teams for the past 33 years!!
7/18/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yuji Nagata
Wrestler
A Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. A two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and a GHC Heavyweight Champion!!
7/11/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ryuma Matsuzaka
Actor
A Japanese actor and stage performer who is now based in New York, working hard to make his mark on the world stage!!
7/04/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ken Nakata
Personal Trainer
A personal trainer and his clients include Olympic gold and silver medalists and professional athletes from various fields!
7/04/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Kentaro Kameyama
Fashion Designer
A winner of Season 16 of the lifetime Emmy-nominated series “Project Runway”
6/27/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Mika Fowler
Hollywood Hairstylist
She is a Hollywood hairstylist who works with many celebrities and also did the hairstyling for yuhjungyoun, for the 2021 Oscar redcarpet event.
6/06/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Kazuhiro/Hiroshi Sakurai
The CEO and the president of “Dassai”
An internationally popular Sake brewing company from Yamaguchi, Japan.
5/30/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ryota Arai
A traditional “Sensu” craftsman
the fifth generation of the long-established store in Asakusa
5/23/6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ittai Funabashi
An artist who focus on festival arts
Ittai Funabashi, who has a unique focus on traditional Japanese festivals.
5/16 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Miura Takeshi
A “Kanzashi” Craftsman
Ryota Arai, who is the fifth generation of the long-established sensu store, ”Arai Bunsendo” in Asakusa
5/16 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Tsurumatsu Nakamura
Kabuki Actor
A young kabuki actor, whose outstanding kabuki skills are capturing the hearts of many Kabuki fans.
5/09 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Hiroshi Senju
Nihon ga Painter
The first Asian artist to receive an Honorable Mention Award @ Venice Biennale
5/02 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takeshi Ichigi
A Japanese sweet “wagashi” artisan
A Japanese pastry chef/the 4th owner of the Japanese sweets shop "Musashiya Sohonten", which has a history of about 100 years in Oita, Japan.
4/25 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Kunio Iijima
CEO of Marketing /Advertising industry
A charismatic marketer who also serves as a CEO of a company.
4/18 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Mitsuyasu Shigeta
Worldwide Japanese restaurant's owner
President of the “Shin-Sen-Gumi” group, which owns many restaurants that serve Japanese food in the US. He is also the champion of an All-American Karate Tournament.
4/11 6PM
CHANNEL 44
her0ism
Awarded music Producer
Music producer/ songwriter based in LA, who has earned over 90 No.1 and 120+ gold/platinum records worldwide.
4/4 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Nobuki Hizume
World-famousbhat / headpiece designer
World-famous headpiece designer based in Paris. He’s received the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in 2019
3/28 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takafumi Nikaido
A very talented percussionist
A very talented percussionist who has performed with many other famous artists in many countries, has also participated in recording soundtracks of major video games such as Final Fantasy.
3/21 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takato Yonemoto
Actor
A very talented actor who’s appeared on numerous major TV and films including “47 Ronin”, where he acted together with Keanu Reeves.
3/14 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Joey Carbone
Multi-Award Winning Music Producer
Music producer, who’s been working for a lot of famous musicians, including Christina Aguilera and Beyonce.
3/7 6PM
CHANNEL 44
StarRo
Grammy Nominate Music Producer
a LA based Grammy-nominated music producer!
2/28 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ken Ochiai
Japanese youngest award winner filmmaker
He’s won numerous awards, including Cheval Noir Award and the Special Jury Award from Directors Guild of America.
2/21 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Keiko Matsui
A legendary pianist
Legendary pianist in the jazz world, who was the first Japanese to reach No.1 on the US Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts.
2/14 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Sadaharu Yagi
Music Producer
Grammy winning record producer, mixing engineer, and recording engineer based in LA, who also serves as a Goodwill ambassador for the city of Kitakyushu, Japan.
2/7 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Sumire Hirotsugu
A Violinist
A Violinist/entrepreneur who graduated from both Harvard University and the Juilliard School with the highest honors and achievement.
1/31 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Ibuki Kuramochi
Painting Artist
2019 LA Weekly magazine Artisit of the Year! A multi-media artist who combines live paintings with Japanese Butoh dance.
1/24 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Eiji Kinoshita
Renowned potter
Renowned potter who lives in the rural side of Kyushu island, and has a gallery there where he has been making Japanese traditional pottery for years.
1/17 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Chihiro Kawakami
Japanese Traditional Towel called "Tenugui"
One of the most renowned traditional craftsmen in Japan, who now owns and runs his own shop “Fujiya” with his talented son
1/10 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Tozaburo Yanagiya
Pioneer in the Rakugo
Pioneer in the Rakugo (An ancient form of Japanese verbal entertainment)world, he now devotes his energy to expanding "RAKUGO"
1/3 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Jimmy Sakurai & Peter Michael Dowd
Guitarist
award-winning filmmaker
world-class guitarist and Peter is an award-winning filmmaker. These two extraordinary artists have come together to collaborate on a fantastic documentary film called “Mr. Jimmy"
12/27 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Composer for Ghibuli
Famou ccomposer who has worked on more than 50 movies, TV, stage, and musicals, including some of Libera’s songs and Academy nominated Ghibli animation “When Marnie was There”
12/20 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Masaaki Saito
Bass Guitarist
Bassist, composer, and arranger of legendary origins, who has also participated in a world tour of a Grammy winning artist
11/29 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Taku Miyamoto
Golf Photographer
A legend in the world of golf photography and has served on the selection committee for the World Golf Hall of Fame
11/22 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Taisuke Kimura
Composer
Very talented up and coming young film composer, whose work can be found in many major commercials
11/15 6PM
CHANNEL 44
David Neptune
Filmmaker
A very talented filmmaker, whose father is also a very well known Musician
11/08 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Toshi Yanagi
Guitarist from Jimmy Kimmel Live Show
A legendary musician who has worked with many big names, he is also the lead guitarist from Jimmy Kimmel Live!
11/01 6PM
CHANNEL 44
Yoshie Nakayama
Composer / Performer
A composer, trombone player, vocalist as well as educator who’s been working internationally
10/25 6PM
CHANNEL 44