Gizem Sakamaki's guest appearances

Gizem Sakamaki

Transformations with Jayne

Made in Japan-- Conversations with Meljo Catalan

Katheryn Gronauer

Silke Tyler

Emilia Bergoglio

Tamiko Kelly

Martin Kirby

Helen Iwata

Thersa Matsuura

Matthew Waldman

Jasmine Shea

Louise George

Ken Tanaka

Tim Romero

Annie Peguero

Karen Hill

Jodi Harris

OwlTail

Real Talk: The Japanese food culture is one of the strongest in the world.  5 years ago, Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) has been recognized by UNESCO (as well as most of anything Japan-related which may as well be an entire episode to reflect on) as an intangible cultural heritage.  In lay terms and if you don't know by now, most of Japanese society LOVE food.  And not just by consumption but of the time, care and respect they give in preparing meals whether its classic or modern.   Therefore, this country inherently attracts all types of food lovers, chefs and culinary artisans abroad thirsty to soak in whatever morsel Japan has to offer.  In this episode, meet Gizem, a foodie and  entrepreneur who has molded her passion for the perfect bite into a Tokyo food tour guide.  Unlike most Tokyo guides, she has managed to be one of the first to invite all kinds of people with special dietary needs to be able enjoy the Japanese cuisine experience yet stay true to their diet.  Foreseeing the future of Tokyo and the rest of Japan, she knows that more and more foreigners wanting to visit Japan can find frustration when looking for their own perfect bite while immersing in the "Japanese Culture".   This episode is the perfect resource for those of you who feel that anxiety.  If you ever want to visit Tokyo and are interested, Gizem is the perfect hostess with the mostess.www.FoodieJapan.comIG &amp; Facebook:   @foodieadventurejapan--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message

Real Talk: The Japanese food culture is one of the strongest in the world.  5 years ago, Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) has been recognized by UNESCO (as well as most of anything Japan-related which may as well be an entire episode to reflect on) as an intangible cultural heritage.  In lay terms and if you don't know by now, most of Japanese society LOVE food.  And not just by consumption but of the time, care and respect they give in preparing meals whether its classic or modern.   Therefore, this country inherently attracts all types of food lovers, chefs and culinary artisans abroad thirsty to soak in whatever morsel Japan has to offer.  In this episode, meet Gizem, a foodie and  entrepreneur who has molded her passion for the perfect bite into a Tokyo food tour guide.  Unlike most Tokyo guides, she has managed to be one of the first to invite all kinds of people with special dietary needs to be able enjoy the Japanese cuisine experience yet stay true to their diet.  Foreseeing the future of Tokyo and the rest of Japan, she knows that more and more foreigners wanting to visit Japan can find frustration when looking for their own perfect bite while immersing in the "Japanese Culture".   This episode is the perfect resource for those of you who feel that anxiety.  If you ever want to visit Tokyo and are interested, Gizem is the perfect hostess with the mostess. <a href="http://www.FoodieJapan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FoodieJapan.com</a> IG &amp; Facebook:   @foodieadventurejapan --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeinjapanpodcast/message</a>

Episode 16 -- Gizem Sakamaki, Tokyo Foodie & founder of FOODIE ADVENTURE JAPAN

Gizem Sakamaki is the face behind Foodie Tours Japan. Gizem is Turkish, born in Germany, married to a Japanese. She has been living in Japan since 2015, after falling in love with Japan during her Work and Travel Year in 2013.Gizem is a polyglot with an ongoing interest in learning new languages. She speaks German, Turkish, English and Japanese fluently. Her mixed cultural background led to a broad understanding of intercultural communication, its difficulties and its advantages. Her love for languages and the unknown, made her a passionate traveler and eater. Foodie Tours Japan is the result of her deep love for food, crossed with a strong dedication to hospitality. We talk about:Failing Japanese at university but still being able to “make it” in Japan.How things do fall into place and all the pieces will connect.Growing up bilingual in two culturesThe importance of community/network when living away from familyStarting a business without a websiteGizem’s favourite Quote…FACEBOOKFoodie Tours Japanhttps://www.facebook.com/Foodietoursjapan/INSTAGRAM@foodietoursjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/foodietoursjapan/WEBFoodiejapan.com

Gizem Sakamaki is the face behind Foodie Tours Japan. Gizem is Turkish, born in Germany, married to a Japanese. She has been living in Japan since 2015, after falling in love with Japan during her Work and Travel Year in 2013.Gizem is a polyglot with an ongoing interest in learning new languages. She speaks German, Turkish, English and Japanese fluently. Her mixed cultural background led to a broad understanding of intercultural communication, its difficulties and its advantages. Her love for languages and the unknown, made her a passionate traveler and eater. Foodie Tours Japan is the result of her deep love for food, crossed with a strong dedication to hospitality. We talk about:Failing Japanese at university but still being able to “make it” in Japan.How things do fall into place and all the pieces will connect.Growing up bilingual in two culturesThe importance of community/network when living away from familyStarting a business without a websiteGizem’s favourite Quote… FACEBOOKFoodie Tours Japan<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Foodietoursjapan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Foodietoursjapan/</a> INSTAGRAM@foodietoursjapan<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodietoursjapan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/foodietoursjapan/</a> WEB<a href="http://Foodiejapan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foodiejapan.com</a>

Episode 20: Interview with Gizem Sakamaki (日本語サマリーあります！）