The Japan Times
Digital Enterprise Internship
The Japan Times is Japan’s largest English-Japanese Newspaper.
Located at the hear of Tokyo, The Japan Times has its hand at the pulse of all things Japanese culture, politics, and entertainment. As a Digital Enterprise Intern, I was in charge of producing video content for the publication to be published on the publication’s various social media platforms, offering a very fulfilling and engaging perspective of global affairs and topics. Given this opportunity, I also used this summer as an outlet to pitch a few articles and photo essays on topics pertinent to Japanese entertainment.
Role: Digital Enterprise Intern
Video Content
Eating King Kobayashi
Takeru Kobyashi, who some call the king of competitive eating, debuted his documentary which discloses his experience in the competitive food-eating industry.
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, wrote script and produced video footage video.
Bandai Namco: Mazaria VR Experience
The Japan Times visits Bandai Namco's Mazaria VR Aracade.
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, helped capture video footage and play-tested through several of the products.
The World’s Thinnest Paper
Washi, the world's thinnest paper, is productive of over several years of Japanese culture, entertainment, and industry.
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, wrote script and produced video footage.
Pharrell Williams & Mr.: ‘A Call to Action’
In collaboration with artist Mr., Pharrell Williams debuts his premiere art showcase known as 'A Call to Action.'
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, wrote script and produced video footage.
Typhoon Preparation
Japan is a natural disaster-prone country, experiencing frequent typhoons -- especially in the sweltering summer season. This video serves as a guide which outlines what to do when faced with a typhoon.
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, wrote script and produced video footage.
Star Island 2019
Star Island is an annual fireworks display in Odaiba, showcasing a glittery night spectacle.
Mark Salupen, Digital Enterprise Intern, wrote script.
Olympics 2020
With the Olympics 2020 right around the corner, updates regarding the stadium follow.
Mark Salupen, wrote script and produced video footage.
Articles & Photo Essays
Anime director Makoto Shinkai's new film can't shake 'Your Name.' comparisons
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, “Weathering With You” (“Tenki no Ko”), may have outperformed the director’s 2016 blockbuster, “Your Name.,” at the box office on its opening weekend, but it failed to create many waves on social media in its first week.
Mark Salupen
The real Tokyo locations from Makoto Shinkai's anime movies
Tokyo serves as the backdrop for several films by Makoto Shinkai. The renowned anime director has approached the megapolis from multiple angles ranging from the urban decay of this year’s “Weathering With You” to the sleek, modern aesthetic of 2016’s “Your Name.”
Here are a few of the real-world locations that were featured in Shinkai’s biggest hits.
Mark Salupen
Understanding 'teru teru bōzu,' the ghost-like charms in 'Weathering With You'
While Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, “Weathering With You,” has already been released in Japan, it’s likely anime fans overseas won’t be able to see the movie until 2020. However, there are a few moments in the film that may leave international audiences scratching their heads when they finally get to see it.
Mark Salupen
