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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA: Right-Wing Ideology in Japan

We supported the production of a feature story for CNA (Channel NewsAsia) Insight, titled“Why Right-Wing Ideology Is Gaining Popularity in Japan.”Please have a look here: For this project, Rio Mimaki served as Fixer, coordinating filming in Japan.This included approaching interview subjects, arranging logistics such as vehicles, and providing on-location interpreting. About the Program From the rise of […]

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CueRio helped the production of stories of Sky News Australia: 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

In August, Rio supported Sky News Australia as a fixer during their coverage of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. From the official Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 to interviews with survivors and researchers, the team reported on how the legacy of the atomic bomb continues to shape lives today, and […]

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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA: Overtourism in Japan

We helped with the feature story of a Singaporean TV network, CNA (Channel News Asia) Insight, titled “Japan's Problem With Tourists: But Why Does It Want More?”. Since the end of the Covid pandemic, the number of tourists visiting Japan from other countries has exploded, partly due to the weak yen. The increase in the […]

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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA: Digitalisation in Japan

We helped with the feature story of a Singaporean TV network, CNA (Channel News Asia) Insight, titled “Why Did Futuristic Japan Fall Behind Digitally?”. In the past, Japan has had an image of being a futuristic and technologically advanced country, but in recent years, the country has been criticised for its slow digitalisation, including repeated […]

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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA: Vinyl Revival in Japan

We helped with the feature story of a Singaporean TV network, CNA (Channel News Asia) Money Mind, about Vinyl Revival in Japan. We personally have never bought an analogue record, and we have probably only heard it on a player a handful of times. However, they are becoming increasingly popular in Japan, especially amongst Generation Z. […]

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CueRio staff with a partner videographer Plan

If you can't send a director or a videographer from your home country, but still want to get some good footage, this is the plan for you - CueRio staff act as field producers and go on site with a videographer from a partner technical company to film what you wish to film. CueRio staff […]

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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA: 4-Day Work Week In Japan

We helped with the feature story of a Singaporean TV network, CNA (Channel News Asia) Money Mind, about 4-Day Work Week In Japan. The feature came amidst global attention on how the system would operate in Japan, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announcing the introduction of the system for its civil servants. On the first […]

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CueRio staff as a Fixer / Videographer Plan

Although CueRio's main service is Fixer, we can help you with all aspects of video production. One of these is that CueRio staff can also work as a videographer. Of course, it is difficult to shoot as full-scale as when technical staff are hired, but simple filming can be handled adequately. We will be responsible […]

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CueRio helped the production of a story of CNA about 9sqm Micro apartment in Japan

We helped with the feature story of a Singaporean TV network, CNA (Channel News Asia) Money Mind, about Microapartment in Japan and it was aired last week. The micro apartment is a very small sized residence as small as 9sqm and becoming popular among young people who cannot afford high rents but want to live […]

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Japanese Catering, "Location Bento" part2: Breakfast Bentos

Following up on my previous post, I would like to kepp on introducing you to the Japanese location bento. Catering for the crew is not only necessary for lunch and dinner. Sometimes filming starts early in the morning, in which case the production needs to prepare breakfast. In this article, we will introduce some recommended […]

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