Nationality: British
Time Living in Japan: More than 35 years
Employer(s): Fulford Enterprises, Ltd.
Current Job Title: CEO
Area(s) of Expertise: Language Consulting, Community Development
Education: BA, English and Linguistics, Nottingham University
Publications Featured In: Provides language services for various NHK TV shows that are shown in Japan and around the world, ACUMEN (British Chamber of Commerce in Japan magazine)
Favorite Thing About Living in Japan: The people, their stories, their products, their open minds, their sense of fun and humour.
Favorite Place to Visit in Japan: Nakatsugawa in Yamagata. But just about everywhere’s interesting if you’re there with the right people.
BIO:
Originally from the United Kingdom, Adam Fulford came to Japan in 1981. Since then he has worked as a language consultant for NHK and NHK group companies, supporting the production of Eigo de Shabera Night, Eigo de Asobo and various other TV and radio programs. In recent years, Adam’s team has translated scripts for numerous English-language programs broadcast on NHK World-JAPAN. Adam serves as a presentation coach for the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in their MICE promotion efforts. His personal mission is to activate the value of Japan’s traditional regenerative lifestyles. To this end, he has collaborated with local entities in the Nakatsugawa area of Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, the Ose area of Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and in locations around regional Japan. He serves as a Regional Revitalization Manager with Furusato Zaidan. Adam especially enjoys facilitating live discussions in English.