Jens Petersen has been working in real estate in Tokyo for over 13 years. He initially found interest in Japanese independent music. In recent years his interest has also branched out into the art world. We spoke about learning Japanese, finding an immersive environment, and job hunting at job fairs.
- Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada)
- Swedish university
- Full-time focus on the language
- “Stuffing the sausage full of knowledge”
- Genki Japanese
- Flashcards
- Studying English and foreign languages in Sweden
- Compulsory English
- Optional second foreign language from 6th/7th grade
- Finding Japanese immersion through a shared interest
- Importance of getting out of the exchange student community
- University “circles”
- Shibuya-kei
- Escalator Records
- Kaji Hideki
- Warp Records, Aphex Twin
- Journalism work in Tokyo
- JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers)
- Job hunting in Japan
- Job fairs for bilinguals
- Boston Career Forum
- Job interviews
- Japanese resumes
- Real estate and facilities management/occupancy planning in Japan
- Art in Japan
- Museums
- Galleries
- Roppongi Hills
- Warehouse TERRADA – Tennōzu Isle
- Bakurochō
- Japanese art in Chicago
- Gutai group (this is the art movement Daniel was referring to)
- Karaoke song