In today’s episode I am joined by Shion Brewer, a professional basketball player for the Tokyo Cinq Reves, under the Japanese BLeague organization. Shion and I have a conversation about his background story of how he grew up as a kid in Okinawa and where he learned to play basketball, how he followed his dream to play in Japanese professional basketball, dealing with the Japanese sports/office culture, and the challenges of being half while living in Japan. Enjoy the episode!

Shion Brewer

IG: @shionserikyaku

Shima Gaijin Podcast

IG: @shima_gaijin_pod

Twitter: @shimagaijinpod

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788

Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston

http://www.davidralston.com/

IG: @drb108

Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana

Song: Shamisen

Artist: Toybox

https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1

Adam Lewis is the owner of Blue Pacific Media and he has been producing amazing content that you can find on his Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, the Blue Pacific Media site.

Adam Lewis

IG: @adamlfoto

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPCn8S4wrPzeYp_ORekVtA

Blue Pacific Media: http://www.bluepacificmedia.com/

A Line in the Sand: https://youtu.be/xE6fv6fbXaA

Save Katoku Beach: https://amamiworldheritage.org/petition/save-katoku-beach-jurassic-beach/en

Shima Gaijin Podcast

IG: @shima_gaijin_pod

Twitter: @shimagaijinpod

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788

Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston

http://www.davidralston.com/

IG: @drb108

Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana

Song: Shamisen

Artist: Toybox

https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1

I am joined by stunt woman and actress, Tamiko Brownlee. Tamiko has been working in the entertainment industry as a stunt women for over decade working in movies, television shows, music videos, and video games. Her most notable work has been on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame, Antman, Hawaii 5-0, Arrow, and True Blood. Tamiko was featured in Zoe Bell’s Boss Bitch Fight Challenge video that recently went viral.

Tamiko Brownlee

IG: @tamikobrownlee

Zoe Bell’s Boss Bitch Fight Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCO0DXAc0tk

Tamiko 2019 Stunt Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C15SZzvZnmg

Tamiko Brownlee Website: https://www.tamikx.com/

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2163396/

Shima Gaijin Podcast

IG: @shima_gaijin_pod

Twitter: @shimagaijinpod

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788

Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston

http://www.davidralston.com/

IG: @drb108

Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana

I am joined by Haisam Rida who is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Tokyo Japan. He represents the well-known academy Carpe Diem.

This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. JIM MOSER, CHRIS LUNA, SAM POWERS, AND STACEY BELL and KAZU DAVIS. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST .

Haisam Rida

IG: @haisamcdbjj (https://www.instagram.com/haisamcdbjj)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rida-Haisam-Official-181854485701668/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VawR5JRwL3E

IG: @shima_gaijin_pod

Twitter: @shimagaijinpod

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788

Intro Audio/Music: David Ralston

http://www.davidralston.com/

IG: @drb108

Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana

Song: Shamisen

Artist: Toybox

https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1

David Ralston is an internationally recognized recording artist and musician living in Okinawa. Together with Merry Gushi they are Okinawa Americana where their music integrates Okinawan and Blues music. David’s been in the music industry for over 25 years and has released 13 albums. Follow Okinawa Americana on Facebook and buy a “Merry Mask”

This episode is produced by: Jim Moser, Chris Luna, Sam Powers, and Stacy. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/

IG: @shima_gaijin_pod

Twitter: @shimagaijinpod

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast

David Ralston: http://www.davidralston.com/

IG: @drb108

Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana

Follow Okinawa Americana and buy a “Merry Mask”

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqbw7esJixw43dYgl5D8jA

Hafbreed Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-545748827

Intro Audio and Music: David Ralston

Music:

YNGSN: https://soundcloud.com/thebeatzmap/yngsn-japanese-epic-japanese-string-rap-beat-hip-hop-instrumental-2016

Toybox

https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1