Tomoko Beck

Bilingual Journalist & Storytelling Specialist | Forbes JAPAN Contributor | Former TV News Producer (Washington D.C.) | Cross-Cultural PR & Interview Expert | Podcaster based in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

I’m a bilingual journalist, interviewer, and storytelling specialist based in Hong Kong. A former TV news producer in Washington D.C., I bring over 15 years of experience covering foreign affairs, business, and human-interest stories across regions including the U.S., Japan, and Africa. Today, I work with global media and brands to craft authentic narratives that connect people across cultures. I also host the podcast “Hong Kong no Nadeshiko”, featuring Japanese women who are redefining what it means to live, work, and lead abroad. My work has been featured in Forbes JAPAN and NHK Radio, where I continue to share stories that inspire cross-border dialogue and understanding. Areas of expertise: -Cross-cultural communication & PR strategy -Feature writing & global storytelling -Bilingual (JP/EN) interviews and translation -Women’s leadership & entrepreneurship stories Based in Hong Kong | Worked in Tanzania | Fluent in Japanese & English, conversational Spanish

Experience

  • Online Magazine Contents Strategist at Freelance
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Book Author at Freelance
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Published a book at Amazon (Japanese) 『40代からの人生が楽しくなる タンザニアのすごい思考法 』  (The Amazing Mindset Method from Tanzania to Make Your Life Even More Enjoyable After 40 ) (Japanese ) amzn.to/42WNs1g (English) amzn.to/46venlA

  • Freelance Journalist at Freelance
    Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • 日本テレビ放送網株式会社 ( Nippon TV ) (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior News Producer
      Jan 2009 - Apr 2022 · 13 yrs 4 mos

    • News Producer
      Dec 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Senior News Producer at NTV International (Nippon TV)
    Dec 2007 - Apr 2022 · 14 yrs 5 mos