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Japanophiles: Harold George Meij
In Japan, professional wrestling has gained popularity as an entertaining combination of entertainment and sport. In recent years, Japanese professional wrestling has even become popular abroad. A key factor in this success has been the shrewd judgment of New Japan Pro-Wrestling CEO Harold George Meij. Using his business expertise, Meij has taken steps to improve fan involvement and marketing strategies. In a Japanophiles interview, Meij tells Peter Barakan about his passion for professional wrestling.
7 - 1Osechi: New Year's Food Jan. 07, 2020
7 - 2Japanophiles: Thomas Ainsworth Jan. 28, 2020
7 - 3Sunakku Bars Feb. 18, 2020
7 - 4Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with Ghosts Mar. 10, 2020- 7 - 5Tohoku Nine Years On: Voices of the Deceased Mar. 17, 2020
7 - 6Japanophiles: Harold George Meij Mar. 24, 2020
7 - 7Laundry Services Apr. 07, 2020
7 - 8Miso Apr. 21, 2020
7 - 9Japanophiles: Johan Nilsson Bjoerk Aug. 04, 2020
7 - 10Japan vs. Epidemics Aug. 18, 2020
7 - 11Wasabi Sep. 01, 2020
7 - 12Geisha: A Sunset Trade? Sep. 08, 2020
7 - 13Expert Craft Skills Sep. 15, 2020
7 - 14Japanophiles: Kim Seungbok Sep. 29, 2020
7 - 15Aloha Shirts Oct. 06, 2020
7 - 16Japanophiles: Gyoei Saile Oct. 13, 2020
7 - 17Rice Snacks Oct. 20, 2020
7 - 18Urban Workshops Nov. 03, 2020
7 - 19Tokyo Rooftops Nov. 10, 2020
7 - 20Tokyo Stories #1: Josh Grisdale Nov. 17, 2020
7 - 21Tokyo Stories #2: Mateusz Urbanowicz Nov. 24, 2020
7 - 22Japanophiles: Anna Bugaeva Dec. 01, 2020
7 - 23Mushrooms Dec. 22, 2020
7 - 24Kamishibai: Paper Theater Dec. 29, 2020