TOKYO, JAPAN TV FIXER: ARRANGING, SCHEDULING, TRANSLATING FOR FILM CREWS. JAPANESE COOLHUNTERS, FASHION SUBCULTURES TREND CONSULTING.
Ahoy, me hearties! Ye be ready for a jolly announcement? I’ve officially launched a Japanese alt / trend consulting business with my friends: La Carmina & The Pirates. Translating, connecting, coolhunting, arranging for TV crews — we do it all.
As you know, I’ve been working as a TV host and “fixer” (scheduling TV shoots) in Japan for some while. So my First Mate and I decided to set up a proper website to showcase our experience and services. Naomi Rubin is fluent in Japanese and a pro at scheduling/negotiating, making her the ideal mate to steer this ship. Her many talents included designing the handsome Pirate Basil logo!
Why hire La Carmina & The Pirates?
† We’re active participants in alternative youth subcultures: including cosplay, Goth, burlesque, LGBT, Jpop culture.
So we’ve got the insight. Connections. Professional experience. We’re experts in Japanese trends, language and business formalities.
What can we do for you?
† Japan is notoriously difficult to access and film. As local production coordinators (fixers), we’ll take care of shooting permits, logistics and negotiations.
† La Carmina is a colorful TV host, author of 3 books, and popular blogger. As an on-camera guide, she can conduct interviews and speak knowledgably about trends.
† We’ll reach out to famous designers, artists, bands and fashionistas to be in your project.
† Cool hunting: we provide insight into underground cultures and trends.
No pirate ship is complete without a Crew. Naomi and I work with reliable team of “pirates” that provides expert insight and access.
You can watch a reel of La Carmina’s TV hosting and arranging experiences above and here. These include CNN, NHK, Today Show, Anthony Bourdain No Reservations, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Dutch Pepsi. Full clips of all videos are on the new Pirates site.
Please take a minute to visit the new La Carmina & The Pirates website — we can’t wait to hear what you think.
Tomorrow, I’ll announce a pirate-themed accessories giveaway that I know you’ll love… check back for a chance to win.
Can you think of any companies or individuals who might want to work with us? Please let us know, and keep us in mind for future projects!
Japanese Word of the Day: Tantou suru – Be in charge of
Song of the Day: Alestorm – Black Sails at Midnight
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Good luck with the new business!!
This sounds exciting! Good luck! o/
Basil is so cute! AH!
It sounds amazing!!I love the cute Basil logo:D
It’ll be cool to make it into stickers:)
good luck and best wishes for La Carmina and the Pirates!!
xoxo
GREAT idea!! Hmm I should try to do that…
Thank you for your well-wishes. ^^
What a fabulous team and the fun will continue!
Thank you dear!! I hope you can be one of my Pirates toO!
the one who is biting the neck, is he on facebook??
That logo is adorable :D
Good luck with this venture :)
Thanks so much for your support!
Thanks so much for your support!
Awww!! LOL!
^__^ <3 <3
^__^ <3 <3
I could translate, and show people boring things that only grannies and granpas would like – shrines, temples, castles etc. :P.
I could translate, and show people boring things that only grannies and granpas would like – shrines, temples, castles etc. :P.
what an interesting business!and the basil logo is too cute x3
what an interesting business!and the basil logo is too cute x3
That looks like a fun job to do :D I like your logo ;)
Thank you!! I hope it leads to awesome new things!
Thank you!! I hope it leads to awesome new things!
That looks like a fun job to do :D I like your logo ;)
WOW!!! I love that Basil Pirate Logo! :D
^__^ glad you like the logo! Basil is the mastermind behind every operation.
^__^ glad you like the logo! Basil is the mastermind behind every operation.
WOW!!! I love that Basil Pirate Logo! :D
The logo is adorable and Naoimi is sooo pretty! You should add that to reasons to be first mate.
The logo is adorable and Naoimi is sooo pretty! You should add that to reasons to be first mate.
This sounds so awesome.(I wasn’t aware Basil was leading this jolly crew ^^)
Good luck!
^__^ Basil is the mastermind behind every operation!
^__^ Basil is the mastermind behind every operation!
This sounds so awesome.(I wasn’t aware Basil was leading this jolly crew ^^)
Good luck!
Very cool, congratulations!
Too bad I don’t have anything useful to offer, I’d be all over that XD But I will pass the info along ^^
Thank you! There’s a new contest now up, to win pirate jewelry… :)
Thank you! There’s a new contest now up, to win pirate jewelry… :)
Very cool, congratulations!
Too bad I don’t have anything useful to offer, I’d be all over that XD But I will pass the info along ^^
Arrr matie ;o)
Arrr matie ;o)
; o ; I’m so glad~
; o ; I’m so glad~
Awww, good luck to you two!
Awww, good luck to you two!
m O_o m/
you rock my socks!
m O_o m/
you rock my socks!
Congratulations on the business launch. It looks really awesome. :)
Congratulations on the business launch. It looks really awesome. :)
I heaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrtt it profusely!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
I heaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrtt it profusely!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
OH BOY – awesome, simply awesome. I have to say it is an adventure to start a business, but of course with each and every adventure comes risk and the opportunity of achievement.
I wish you all the best in your journey, although it may be a course that you’re familiar with – each journey, and each destination will have something new to offer. Not only is it desirable for the entrepreneur(s) to be successful…but you have got to enjoy it.
Confucious: You’ll never have to work a day in your life, if you love what you do for a living.
Love it, hell I know you’ll love it! And all those future customers will as well ^_^
It’s the best adventure, I think — building something for yourself. That Confucius quote = wise words. xoxox~
It’s the best adventure, I think — building something for yourself. That Confucius quote = wise words. xoxox~
OH BOY – awesome, simply awesome. I have to say it is an adventure to start a business, but of course with each and every adventure comes risk and the opportunity of achievement.
I wish you all the best in your journey, although it may be a course that you’re familiar with – each journey, and each destination will have something new to offer. Not only is it desirable for the entrepreneur(s) to be successful…but you have got to enjoy it.
Confucious: You’ll never have to work a day in your life, if you love what you do for a living.
Love it, hell I know you’ll love it! And all those future customers will as well ^_^
Very cool. And yeah, the logo is wicked.
Very cool. And yeah, the logo is wicked.
This photo reminds me of my fun & adventure I had at working for Hits Magazine! Basil is the Captain and you will all have adventures beyond belief! ^_^
This photo reminds me of my fun & adventure I had at working for Hits Magazine! Basil is the Captain and you will all have adventures beyond belief! ^_^
Can I be the official (unpaid) East Coast Bunny Pirate? My job would be looking adorable & telling people to read your blog!
hah you bet! bunny on board!
hah you bet! bunny on board!
Can I be the official (unpaid) East Coast Bunny Pirate? My job would be looking adorable & telling people to read your blog!
Sounds great! Coolhunting – love it! :)
Sounds great! Coolhunting – love it! :)