Irene Herrera
VJ + documentary filmmaker
Roving video journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Asia-Pacific. Often covering Latin America as well. Eng-Spa-Jpn-Por-Fra spoken.
PROJECTS
Seeker Network - The Japanese Town That Produces No Trash | Facebook
In 2003, the local government in Kamikatsu, Japan decided to require that all residents comply with a new, rigorous recycling program - perhaps the most rigorous in the world.
Since then, the town composts, recycles, or reuses 80% of its garbage. It may not technically be 100% zero waste, as the remaining 20% goes into the landfill, but it's a remarkable achievement for an entire community, in such a short amount of time. The impacts have been positive - cutting costs for the community drastically, as well as improving the conditions of the lush and beautifOver 10 million views on Facebook.
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Inside the Inner Sanctum of the World's Largest Fish Market
Vox Creative just launched Meridian, a new standalone digital content brand that is fully funded by Chase Sapphire Reserve. The new travel-focused site features a different country in each edition. For this first one, focused on Japan, I followed Danish chef and co-founder of the New Nordic Cuisine, Mads Refslund on his first visit ever to Tsukiji, the world's largest fish market.
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A Secret Teahouse and Its Zen Buddhist Bartender
Vox Creative recently launched Meridian, a new standalone digital content brand that is fully funded by Chase Sapphire Reserve. The new travel-focused site features a different country in each edition. For this first one, focused on Japan, I followed Danish chef and co-founder of the New Nordic Cuisine, Mads Refslund as he visits this secret teahouse.
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Foraging for Lunch in the Imperial City
Vox Creative just launched Meridian, a new standalone digital content brand that is fully funded by Chase Sapphire Reserve. The new travel-focused site features a different country in each edition. For this first one, focused on Japan, I followed Danish chef and co-founder of the New Nordic Cuisine, Mads Refslund as he forages with chef Yoshihiro Imai of Monk.
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The Inner Healer for Airbnb
I believe that health results from inner peace you can find through diet, exercise, and emotional balance. I'll share my health tips and take you to places that will help you achieve them.
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Way of Tea for Airbnb
With Kaori as your host, you’ll learn the calming art of hospitality and manners by observing, partaking in, and conducting your own traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Also you'll learn about Japanese food by KAISEKI Style which is a part of tea ceremony.
AJ+ - Trump’s Win Sparks Mask Boom in Japan
Donald Trump's win has sparked an unlikely boom in Japan: Trump masks. They're helping to lighten the mood.
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Lay Down Tracks for Airbnb
Experience life as a DJ in one of the world's most exciting cities. Meet club owners in the Roppongi district; create a DJ set list or song in my studio; and join me as a VIP guest at a party.
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Speed Artist for Airbnb
Experience the Tokyo art scene as only true insiders do. Explore the Shinjuku district, visit local studios, see a live painting performance, and create your own Tokyo-inspired art piece.
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LGBT students bullied in Japan for Human Rights Watch
Published on Jul 8, 2016
The Japanese government has failed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students from school bullying. Government policies addressing bullying do not specifically address LGBT students, who are among the most vulnerable to bullying. Instead, the national bullying prevention policy promotes social norms at the expense of basic rights.
Overcoming Microcephaly for AJ+
"Humans have the capacity to overcome anything," says this 25-year-old born with microcephaly.