The Kimi Kato Show

By: Kimi Kato and Jeremiah D. Higgins
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  • The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah is your gateway to Japanese culture. We invite you to join us each week as we explore the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture and dive into the colorful world of Japan's music, anime, fashion, film, and cuisine. As the Founder of Project Asteri, a boutique music label, Kimi connects artists with global audiences, effortlessly transcending borders and connecting East and West. Having previously worked at Universal Music Japan, Kimi has introduced international sensations such as Ariana Grande, Black Eyed Peas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hoobastank, Jack Johnson, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Sum 41, and Taylor Swift. He has worked with renowned artists like Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, and U2. Don't miss an exciting episode of The Kimi Kato Show - Your invitation to the dynamic world of Japan! https://projectasteri.com/ evolve entertainment network | Pantheon Podcasts | Radio Candy Media
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  • Winter in Japan

    Winter in Japan
    Jan 10 2025
    THE KIMI KATO SHOW With Jeremiah - Winter In Japan Kimi takes us on a journey through Japan in the winter. We also discuss the LA fires and Kimi's holiday season at Disney World & The Epcot Center in Florida. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot/ THE KIMI KATO SHOW Host - Kimi Kato Co-Host - Jeremiah D. Higgins Executive Producers - Kimi Kato & Jeremiah D. Higgins Sound Engineer - Graham Parker | Surprise Studio Theme Music for The Kimi Kato Show - Yamagen “Joyride” Kimi Kato on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimitaka.kato/ https://www.instagram.com/project_asteri/ https://www.instagram.com/asteri_ent/ Project Asteri Website: https://projectasteri.com evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com Pantheon Media - http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Radio Candy Media - https://www.facebook.com/RadioCandyMedia/ All Inquiries: Jeremiah D. Higgins | Executive Producer https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins GRAHAM PALMER’S SOCIALS Find Graham Palmer Surprise Studio on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/surprise__studio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • New Year's Eve in Japan

    New Year's Eve in Japan
    Dec 27 2024
    THE KIMI KATO SHOW with Jeremiah Featuring New Year's Eve in Japan The New Year is widely viewed as a time to start over — a clean slate. It’s an opportunity to leave behind past mistakes, challenges, or regrets and embrace new beginnings with optimism. This "reset" aligns with our natural inclination to mark time and milestones as moments for reflection and renewal. Many cultures have rituals or practices associated with the New Year that emphasize renewal, gratitude, and hope for the future. In Japan, for example, hatsumōde at shrines symbolize a spiritual reset. In the West, traditions like making resolutions are rooted in self-improvement and goal-setting. We are naturally drawn to rhythms and cycles, such as the passage of days, months, and years. The New Year provides a mental checkpoint for evaluating personal growth and planning for the future. Setting resolutions or intentions motivates because it offers a structured framework for achieving aspirations. Japan says goodbye to the old year on New Year’s Eve, called Ōmisoka. Ōmisoka is all about reflection and preparation—emphasizing cleansing and renewal. The New Year’s Eve starts with Ōsōji, the deep cleaning of homes before the New Year. It’s a physical and spiritual reset. Preparing your space by removing the old makes room for good fortune in the year ahead. Families take this tradition seriously, often involving every member of the household. After that, Families gather to enjoy toshikoshi soba, or “year-crossing noodles.” The noodles symbolize a wish for a long, humble, healthy life. Eating them is a way to let go of the past year's hardships and start fresh. Eating Soba noodles on New Year’s Eve. Usually, after dinner at the turn of the year. Another major part of Ōmisoka focuses on family activities like watching TV. One of the most popular programs is Kōhaku Uta Gassen, a music competition featuring Japan’s top artists of that year. It’s not just entertainment but also a way to reflect on the year through music and culture. Let's delve deeper into Kōhaku Uta Gassen, a cornerstone of Japan's New Year's Eve celebrations. This annual music program, produced by NHK, translates to "Red and White Song Battle," symbolizing the competition between the Red Team (female artists) and the White Team (male artists). THE KIMI KATO SHOW Host - Kimi Kato Co-Host - Jeremiah D. Higgins Executive Producers - Kimi Kato & Jeremiah D. Higgins Sound Engineer - Graham Parker | Surprise Studio Theme Music for The Kimi Kato Show - Yamagen “Joyride” Kimi Kato on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimitaka.kato/ https://www.instagram.com/project_asteri/ https://www.instagram.com/asteri_ent/ Project Asteri Website: https://projectasteri.com evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com Pantheon Media - http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Radio Candy Media - https://www.facebook.com/RadioCandyMedia/ All Inquiries: Jeremiah D. Higgins | Executive Producer https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins GRAHAM PALMER’S SOCIALS Find Graham Palmer Surprise Studio on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/surprise__studio/ *PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE THE KIMI KATO SHOW ON Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kimi-kato-show/id1745997212?i=1000681191985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Eru Matsumoto | Cellist - 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Nominee - TRIVENI

    Eru Matsumoto | Cellist - 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Nominee - TRIVENI
    Dec 20 2024
    THE KIMI KATO SHOW with JEREMIAH Featuring Eru Matsumoto | 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Nominee Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for "Triveni" Eru Matsumoto is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Grammy-nominated multimedia artist. She is recognized as one of the world’s leading cellists. Her album TRIVENI, a collaboration with Wouter Kellerman and Chandrika Tandon, is currently nominated for a 67th GRAMMY® in the “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album” category. Eru blends tradition with innovation, pushing the boundaries of music, healing, and technology. Accepted into The Juilliard School at just 16, where she studied under the late David Soyer, Eru’s career has been marked by extraordinary achievements, including a solo appearance with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, premiering music by the legendary John Williams, and has joined shows with prominent artists including Adele, Ariana Grande, ODESZA, Demi Lovato, and Billie Eilish. Eru’s impact extends beyond performance into thought leadership and innovation. She has delivered TEDx talks, lectured at Harvard and Lawrence University, and served as musical director for Harvard’s STEAM program, blending music and technology. Passionate about music's healing power, Eru leads research on sound frequencies’ effects on the mind and body, collaborating with Stanford University Psychiatry and UCI Biomedical Engineering Labs. Her diverse accomplishments include appearances on FOX Morning News, a Super Bowl commercial for Genesis, and performances with the Shanghai Philharmonic and at the United Nation’s Music for a Sustainable Planet conference. Eru also receives a lifetime loan of an 1835 Italian cello, sponsored by ALAGO ART & STRINGS GMBH. https://www.erumatsumoto.com https://www.instagram.com/erucellogirl https://www.facebook.com/erucello YouTube - @EruMatsumoto THE KIMI KATO SHOW Host - Kimi Kato Co-Host - Jeremiah D. Higgins Executive Producers - Kimi Kato & Jeremiah D. Higgins Sound Engineer - Graham Parker | Surprise Studio Theme Music for The Kimi Kato Show - Yamagen “Joyride” Kimi Kato on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimitaka.kato/ https://www.instagram.com/project_asteri/ https://www.instagram.com/asteri_ent/ Project Asteri Website: https://projectasteri.com evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com Pantheon Media - http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Radio Candy Media - https://www.facebook.com/RadioCandyMedia/ All Inquiries: Jeremiah D. Higgins | Executive Producer https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins GRAHAM PALMER’S SOCIALS Find Graham Palmer Surprise Studio on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/surprise__studio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins

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