Talking Sensu is a relaxed, personal podcast hosted by Hai and Jeremy from Sensu Studio. We sit down with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creatives working in Japan to talk about their personal journeys, challenges, and creative lives. Each episode blends honest stories, industry insights, and practical perspectives, offering an inside look at Japan’s creative scene through thoughtful conversations and real experiences.
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Talking Sensu is a relaxed, personal podcast hosted by Hai and Jeremy from Sensu Studio. We sit down with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creatives working in Japan to talk about their personal journeys, challenges, and creative lives. Each episode blends honest stories, industry insights, and practical perspectives, offering an inside look at Japan’s creative scene through thoughtful conversations and real experiences.
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April 14, 2026
From a Seaweed Boat to HBO: The Journey of Koshi Uehara
<p>In this episode of Talking Sensu, we sit down with Koshi Uehara, a Japanese actor, known for his performance as Taro in HBO's Tokyo Vice. Koshi reveals the reality of his grind in LA, from working dangerous seaweed boats to fund his dream, to the 3 AM self-tapes in Melbourne that eventually caught the eye of Michael Mann.</p><p><strong>We talk about</strong></p><ul><li><p>why Koshi ignored the "normal" path to start acting at 27</p></li><li><p>working on dangerous seaweed boats to fund his dream in LA</p></li><li><p>the "fake marriage" advice he received in Little Tokyo</p></li><li><p>his 3 AM self-tape in a Melbourne cafe that landed the HBO role</p></li><li><p>the gamble of flying to Tokyo for a "maybe"</p></li><li><p>the viral Canva commercial and the "cute" Yakuza concept</p></li><li><p>getting painted blue for a role in Megan Thee Stallion's "Mamushi" video</p></li></ul><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:41 Starting an acting career </p><p>09:46 Moving to LA</p><p>20:33 Acting classes and influences</p><p>23:58 Melbourne and Tokyo Vice audition</p><p>31:51 The Tokyo Gamble</p><p>33:32 Set culture</p><p>38:25 Filming Tokyo Vice</p><p>46:00 Canva commercial</p><p>48:53 Mizuhara Sisters MV</p><p>51:30 Megan Thee Stallion Mamushi MV</p><p>53:42 Outro</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5zIjv2So9v/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5zIjv2So9v/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5wjtxKS9Ry/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5wjtxKS9Ry/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdxSbc0ap-s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdxSbc0ap-s</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLxa-jEgAgY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLxa-jEgAgY</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>ABOUT TALKING SENSU</strong></p><p>Talking Sensu is a relaxed, long form podcast hosted by Hai & Jeremy and produced by Sensu Studio. We have conversations with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creative professionals working in Japan, focusing on personal journeys, creative work, and the realities of building a career in the creative industry.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>SOCIALS:</strong></p><p>Koshi Uehara: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/koshi_uehara/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/koshi_uehara</a></p><p>Talking Sensu</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu</a></p><p>Hosts </p><p>Hai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/</a></p><p>Jeremy: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jeremysnaps" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@jeremysnaps</a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br /></p><p><strong>PRODUCED BY SENSU STUDIO</strong></p><p>Sensu Studio is a Tokyo-based creative production company specializing in video and photography that helps brands and organizations tell their stories, connect with audiences, and bring their vision to life through engaging content and rebranding projects.</p><p>If you’re interested in working with us on future projects, check out our work at <a href="https://sensustudio.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sensustudio.com/</a>.<br /></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio</a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations about creative life and work in Japan.</p>
March 16, 2026
Inside the Camera Department: 1st AC vs. 2nd AC Roles | Erjol Muarem
<p>In this episode of Talking Sensu, we sit down with Erjol, an Albanian-born filmmaker and 1st AC. Erjol shares his story from the quiet neighborhoods of Hakone to working "pirate" jobs at Tokyo Tower, eventually landing at Capsule Rentals where he handled $90,000 cinema cameras. We dive deep into the technical jump from vlogging to feature films, the logistics of 15-camera concert productions, and his debut documentary "Living Art."</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We talk about</strong></p><ul><li><p>the culture shock of moving from Albania and Korea to Japan</p></li><li><p>the “Pirate” era: Working at Tokyo One Piece Tower</p></li><li><p>how a chance meeting with a neighbor launched his film career</p></li><li><p>the technical differences between 1st and 2nd Assistant Cameras</p></li><li><p>essential advice for aspiring ACs entering the industry</p></li><li><p>managing 15+ cameras for massive 8K concert productions</p></li><li><p>directing “Living Art,” a documentary on bonsai master Daisuke Mariko</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:32 Why Japan?</p><p>05:02 Survival jobs</p><p>16:17 Vlogs and Photography</p><p>18:47 First time on set</p><p>20:57 Capsule Rental</p><p>27:40 First job as a 2nds AC</p><p>30:34 Stepping up to 1st AC</p><p>32:27 Difference between 1st and 2nd AC</p><p>38:45 Focus Pulling</p><p>47:28 Camera Chief: managing large-scale concerts</p><p>53:53 Documentary “Living Art”</p><p>01:04:19 Future projects</p><p>01:08:21 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WATCH “LIVING ART” HERE</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbVTTiSdz68"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbVTTiSdz68</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT TALKING SENSU</strong></p><p>Talking Sensu is a relaxed, long form podcast hosted by Hai & Jeremy and produced by Sensu Studio. We have conversations with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creative professionals working in Japan, focusing on personal journeys, creative work, and the realities of building a career in the creative industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SOCIALS:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/you_need_an_ac/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/you_need_an_ac/</u></a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ERJOL"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@ERJOL</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Talking Sensu</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu"><u>https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosts </p><p>Hai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/</u></a></p><p>Jeremy: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/</u></a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jeremysnaps"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@jeremysnaps</u></a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br></p><p><strong>PRODUCED BY SENSU STUDIO</strong></p><p>Sensu Studio is a Tokyo-based creative production company specializing in video and photography that helps brands and organizations tell their stories, connect with audiences, and bring their vision to life through engaging content and rebranding projects.</p><p>If you’re interested in working with us on future projects, check out our work at <a href="https://sensustudio.com/"><u>https://sensustudio.com/</u></a>.<br></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio"><u>https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio</u></a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations about creative life and work in Japan.</p>
March 2, 2026
Indie Filmmaking in Tokyo: How to Plan a Shoot When the Weather Hates You
<p>We wanted to make something beautiful: a short film capturing the unique, moody atmosphere of Japan’s rainy season. Instead, we got a typhoon.</p><p>In this episode of Talking Sensu, we're pulling back the curtain on the "June in Japan" origin story. We explore the brutal reality of planning a shoot around Japan’s "5th Season," where cultural expectations of perfect weather collide with typhoons, and technical limitations of 8-bit footage clash with artistic vision.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We talk about</strong></p><ul><li><p>why we chose the rainy season for a spec project</p></li><li><p>our pre-production procedure</p></li><li><p>shooting in a Typhoon</p></li><li><p>the 8-Bit Nightmare</p></li><li><p>the experience of recording with a non-professional</p></li><li><p>reshooting narration</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:44 June in Japan origin</p><p>08:32 Creating scripts, storyboards, treatments</p><p>13:50 Typhoon production chaos</p><p>18:02 Covid restrictions</p><p>20:59 Challenge of 8-bit footage</p><p>23:22 Filming during the rain</p><p>26:50 Getting additional footage</p><p>34:26 Narration recording</p><p>40:34 Reflection</p><p>43:32 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WATCH ‘‘JUNE IN JAPAN’’ HERE</strong></p><p><a href="https://sensustudio.com/june-in-japan"><u>https://sensustudio.com/june-in-japan</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT TALKING SENSU</strong><br></p><p>Talking Sensu is a relaxed, long form podcast hosted by Hai & Jeremy and produced by Sensu Studio. We have conversations with filmmakers, photographers, actors, and other creative professionals working in Japan, focusing on personal journeys, creative work, and the realities of building a career in the creative industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SOCIALS:</strong><br></p><p>Instagram:</p><p>Youtube:</p><p>Talking Sensu</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu"><u>https://www.instagram.com/talkingsensu</u></a></p><p>Hosts </p><p>Hai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/timpas15/</u></a></p><p>Jeremy: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhannigan/</u></a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br></p><p><strong>PRODUCED BY SENSU STUDIO</strong><br></p><p>Sensu Studio is a Tokyo-based creative production company specializing in video and photography that helps brands and organizations tell their stories, connect with audiences, and bring their vision to life through engaging content and rebranding projects.</p><p>If you’re interested in working with us on future projects, check out our work at <a href="https://sensustudio.com/"><u>https://sensustudio.com/</u></a>.<br></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio"><u>https://www.instagram.com/sensustudio</u></a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations about creative life and work in Japan.</p>
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