Q1. What is your name?

A. Aaron Walker.

Q2. Where are you originally from?

A. I am originally from Portland, Oregon.
It is a beautiful place with plenty of green spaces and fresh air. There is always an opportunity to do something fun, interesting orcreative. Also, Oregon has no sales tax!

Q3. How long have you been in Japan?

A. I have been in Japan for 4 years.

Q4. What do you do in Japan?

A. I work for one of the major Music Television broadcasters in Japan as a Producer.

Q5. What are you into at the moment?

A. Developing entertainment business ideas, music television shows, and developing new artists. As a television producer, I am one of the only foreigners living in Japan, producing and directing television programs broadcast nationally throughout Japan. I also produce music events from time to time.

Q6. Why did you start promoting other people with talent?

A. 6 years ago, I was on a promotional tour in Japan managing a hip-hop artist from the U.S. I was introduced to a lot of people in the Japanese entertainment industry at that time and I dreamed of one day working in Japanese music television. With hard work and persistence, that dream came true. I have been working in the entertainment industry for most of my life. Since my early teens, I have been producing television and music, so the production part is not new to me. I also previously owned my own production company in the U.S. The big challenge is doing everything in a completely new way through Japanese culture.

Q7. Where do you usually go?

A. I go out to many events and live shows every week. I am always checking out new bands, talent and business opportunities. I also enjoy traveling and have been to more than 30 countries around the world.

Q8. What are your goals for future?

A. To continue to branch out in the international entertainment scene and continue to develop my Japanese business and language skills.

Q9. What else do you want to do in the future in Japan?

A. Take over as a major player in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Q10. Message to WhyNot!? users!

A. Japan is a land of big opportunity. If you are up for the challenges and can be patient, yet persistent, your goals can be reached. Dream Big!

http://www.aaronwalker.com