About

Asaka Creative Factory is the independent creative work of Hatsumi Asaka, a seasoned TV and film producer between Tokyo and New York. Over a career spanning three decades, Asaka has produced programs for major Japanese networks and collaborated on award-winning documentaries.

Much of her work has been with NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, where she directed and produced a wide range of programs—including international interviews, news features, and cultural documentaries. In 2021, Asaka joined the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games broadcast team as part of the technical production staff for Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS).

Currently, alongside producing for TV and film, Asaka offers her expertise in interviewing, research, and translation, focusing on cross-cultural storytelling and global perspectives.