Shoichi Nakamura
Artist, Writer, Creator
Born in Hitachi in 1976, Shoichi Nakamura is a hyper-real creator and artist working across diverse media including novels, film, music, and radio. He pursues the possibilities of expression in contemporary society, exploring new creative methods at the intersection of technology and humanity. His works have been presented both domestically and internationally and featured in various media. His latest collaboration with AI, the short story "Nanahikari," reached #1 on Amazon's sales rankings. He also contributed work to the booklet of Ryuichi Sakamoto's posthumous work "Opus."Learn more
Career
1976
Born in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. After graduating from a local national university, studied music theory at a music college and trained under Muneki Takada.
1999
Entered the music industry through part-time work on FM radio programs, beginning a career in radio production.
2003
Began working as production director for J-WAVE's "RADIO SAKAMOTO," starting a long collaborative relationship with Ryuichi Sakamoto. Has produced programs featuring Junji Kawata, Daito Manabe, Non, Masafumi Goto, Shu Yamaguchi, Neru Nagahama, Kenji Kohashi, Masashi Nishida, and others. In 2020, the program was selected as one of Apple Podcasts' best programs.Learn more
2014
Following the hiatus of Sakamoto's program, began drone-based video production.
2015
Emerged as a video creator. Received high praise from Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children for "MIFA Football Park." Served as cinematographer for Katsuhiko Hibino's work at the Water and Land Art Festival 2015.
2016
Produced international commercial for "TSUMIKI" designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
2017
Produced documentary of fashion designer Marie's national tour.Learn more
2018
Produced teaser movie for actress Non's debut album "Super Heroes."Learn more
2019-2020
Filmed CS60 documentary worldwide with Takeshi Takashiro in locations including Sedona, Chamonix, Cannes, Dharamshala, Israel, Palestine, Tanzania, Hateruma Island, and others.Learn more
2021
Participated in documentary film "The Taste of Nature." Screened at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival and won Grand Prix at Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada.Learn more
2022
Founded video production company "ARUKA Productions Inc." and assumed position of CEO.
2023
Appointed Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Teleport Inc.Learn more
Present
Contributed work to the booklet of Ryuichi Sakamoto's posthumous work "Opus." AI-collaborative short story "Nanahikari" reached #1 on Amazon sales rankings.Learn more