Many foreigners come to Japan with dreams of becoming a TV or movie celebrity, believing in the outdated myth that being a caucasian foreigner in Japan is the easy ticket to fame and riches. Many of these foreigners are in for a rude awakening when they realize that their English teaching job alone isn't going to get them the spotlight they wanted.

My guest today is Bobby Judo who hosts his own cooking segment on a local Japanese television network. What is particularly interesting about Bobby's story is how he managed to get his cooking show on Japanese TV. It's a story of hard work and dedication to a dream.