The Straits Times (2024)

"Noto Eathquake Coverage"
CueRio's member Rio Mimaki accompanied Mr Walter Sim, correspondent of the Straits Times, a Singaporean newspaper, into the area to report on the earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on 1 January. Rio participated as the Fixer and Videographer this time from just a week after the disaster.
The video link
https://players.brightcove.net/4800266888001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6344730380112

The Straits Times (2023)

"In Japan's only bankrupt city, the world's most expensive fruit spreads seeds of hope"
We contributed the feature story of The Straits Times, a Singaporean newspaper, about Yubari city in Hokkaido. This city is known as the producer of the Yubari King Melon, the most expensive fruit in the world, and as the only city in Japan which experienced a bankruptcy. Rio worked as a fixer and a videographer with Mr. Walter Sim, their Japan Correspondent.
The video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMnWUinkCUo

CNA (2023)

"Are Ski Properties In Niseko, Japan Good Investments? | Money Mind |"
Rio worked as a fixer for Singaporean TV station Channel NewsAsia (CNA)'s coverage of Hokkaido Niseko. We filmed the newly built Setsu Niseko resort hotel and interviewed Niseko property investment experts, who said the Niseko property bubble is expected to grow more.
We were joined on this shoot by a videographer and a sound mixer from Hokkaido-based technology company HBC Flex.
The video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY_XQ7lANlg

The Straits Times (2023)

"From mermaids to mermen: Japan’s ama divers evolve with the times"
We contributed the feature story of The Straits Times, a Singaporean newspaper, about traditional Japanese divers, Ama. Rio worked as a fixer and a videographer with Mr. Walter Sim, their Japan Correspondent, and filmed Ama divers, a pearl artisan, and many other interesting people and locations.
The video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMnWUinkCUo

NHK (2020)

"8K Camino de Santiago 1500km"
An ancient pilgrimage route, "Camino de Santiago", is gaining popularity in recent years, and many people from around the world experience this special experience. We filmed this journey from Le Puy, a French city to the final destination Santiago de Compostela in Spain for about 2 months, using 8k cameras.

NHK (2018)

"Road to Tokyo - Zambia Handball National Team"
I coordinated the filming of Zambia Handball National Team and its Japanese coach for 3 weeks in Lusaca, Zambia.
As the filming crew was small, I worked as a sound recording engineer as well.

NHK (2017)

"Road to Tokyo - Jamaica Track and Field"
I coordinated the filming of a Jamaican High School Track and Field event "Champs" for a month.
We managed to film two medalists Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake who came around to see the event.

NHK

"BS1 Special - The Real Voice"

NTV

"Shinso-Hodo Bankisha"
Conductedd an interview with John Coates, the Vice President of IOC.

NTV

"news every.", "NEWS ZERO",

TV Asahi 

"Hodo Station", "Morning Show"

Original Movie

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Tokyo Hanko Story

In Japan, we have a unique culture of using a Hanko (seal or stamp). I ordered a hanko at Todo-Insho, a seal store in Shibuya, and filmed the whole production process.

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