Human Arts Studio

We are looking forward to working with you to help you realize your vision.

The Human Arts Studio (formerly Studio J) is a multi-use space that can be used for high-end audio and video production, meetings, seminars, events, film screenings, audiophile music listening, table tennis, live streaming, telework BBQs and parties. We are continually focused on finding the perfect combination of environment, tools and talent to create a space where people can come and create wor

ks that transcend what can be done in a traditional environment. We have worked on numerous projects, including Music CDs, Documentary Films, Sound design, Narration, Location productions, News, Corporate, Non-profit...

Services
Audio Recording

Vocals, Acoustic Instruments, Narration, MIDI, Sound Effects…

Audio Production

Mixing, Mastering, Editing, Sound Design, Noise Removal…

Location Recording (Audio and Video)

Live Performances, Presentations, Sound Effects, Events…

Video Editing

SD and HD video editing, Titles, Sub-titles, Special Effects…

Video Production

High Quality Video, Presentations, Company Introductions, Music Videos, Sales Promotion, Documentary film production…

DVD Authoring

Custom DVD Authoring

CD Production

Complete CD packages for Music, Audio Books, Training… Including cover design and pressing.

28/08/2025

Test Test Test

21/08/2025

Wine Talk #1 Ginny Tapley Takemori

Wine Talks
“We don’t talk about wine,
We drink wine and talk.”

Human Arts Studio is hosting its first “Wine Talk” live session, featuring translator Jinny Takemori as our special guest! 🍷✨
You can watch the livestream on YouTube—just follow the link in our profile!

Ginny Tapley Takemori has translated fiction by over a dozen early modern and contemporary Japanese authors. Her translation of Sayaka Murata’s bestselling Convenience Store Woman was awarded the 2020-2021 Lindsley and Masao Miyoshi Prize. Her most recent translations include Mayumi Inaba’s Mornings Without Mii, Sayaka Murata’s Vanishing World, and Akiyuki Nosaka’s The Grave of the Fireflies, forthcoming from Penguin Classics in September. She lives in Tsukuba with her husband and more cats than she bargained for.

ヒューマンアーツスタジオ主催のトークライブ、ワイン・トークの初回配信に翻訳家の竹森ジニーさんが来てくださいました。YouTubeでライブ配信が見れますので、プロフィール内のリンクからお越しください！

竹森ジニー：イギリス出身、これまでに10人以上の近現代日本の作家の小説の翻訳を手がける。彼女が翻訳した村田沙耶香著『コンビニ人間』は、2020-2021リンズリー&マサオ・ミヨシ賞を受賞。最近の翻訳作品は、稲葉真弓の『ミーのいない朝』、村田沙耶香の『消滅世界』、そして野坂昭如の『火垂るの墓』（ペンギン・クラシックから9月に刊行予定）など。ジニーさんは夫と、想像以上にたくさんの猫と共につくばに住んでます！

14/08/2025

Getting ready for Wine Talk #1!

https://www.humanarts.jp/2025/08/07/wine-talk-1-ginny-tapley-takemori-august-16th-6-pm/

09/08/2025

Wine Talks are coming back! It's been awhile but we are ready to begin the 3rd incarnation of Wine Talks! Wine Talk #1! Online or in person at the Human Arts Studio https://www.humanarts.jp/.../wine-talk-1-ginny-tapley.../
My friend Ginny Tapley Takemori will be joining me to talk about her amazing work translating award winning Japanese literature into English and getting deep into the art of translation and also drink a little wine. Hope to see you online or in person August 16th at 6 PM Japan time.
Click here to let us know if you will be coming in person.
https://forms.gle/33punTKRJ3H4xPau5
Aika and Leon will be working behind the scenes to deliver a multi-camera shoot never before seen on Wine Talks. Should be exciting for them and fun for us. 🙂
See you next Saturday!