COVID-19: Insights from Japan
Aired on April 1, 2020
Japan has been in the news frequently regarding its battle with the coronavirus, culminating in the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games. But what is really happening in Japan? How do the Japanese feel about all the recent events?
World Footprints reached out to actor Chuck Johnson, a family member who has lived in Japan for nearly two decades, for insights and answers. His perspective on the situation might surprise you.
In our interview, Chuck shares his observations on how Japan is managing the pandemic, the public sentiment towards the government’s actions, and the cultural nuances influencing the Japanese response. He also discusses how the postponement of the Olympics has affected the nation and the creative ways the Japanese community is coping with the ongoing crisis.
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Chuck Johnson is an action film actor and stunt trainer based out of Tokyo, Japan. He is the first African American to make an international name for himself in Far East Asia’s action film industry and also the first American to be trained extensively in the art of Katana Tate (Japanese theatrical swordplay) in Japan. Chuck has had a multitude of TV and film roles in Japan, including the upcoming G.I. Joe, Godzilla: Final Wars, Death Trap and Geki Rangers. His latest venture is a short film that is being considered for a full-feature film project at a Hollywood studio. Chuck holds ranks in both Taekwondo and Capoeira and has experience in several other martial arts forms. He is a former Michigan State Jr. Olympic Champion, a KTAA National Champion and a State Games of America Gold Medalist. Click HERE to visit Chuck’s website.