Welcome to “Carmentary,” a unique and engaging podcast series hosted by Neil Hartmann, an expat who’s been living and working in Japan for many years. In each episode, Neil records himself discussing various topics while driving in his car, providing a candid and personal perspective on life, news, technology, and culture. With episodes ranging from 15 to 20 minutes, Neil alternates between Japanese and English, catering to a diverse audience.
As someone who has firsthand experience living in both America and Japan, Neil’s mission is to bridge the cultural gap between these two nations. By sharing insights and stories about life in Japan as an expat, recent news, and technology trends, he aims to give Japanese listeners a glimpse into American life, and vice versa. Neil’s unique perspective brings a fresh take on his chosen subjects, moving beyond the standard narrative to offer a more personal and relatable experience.
If you’re looking to learn more about Japan or America from an insider’s point of view, or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversations on a wide range of topics, “Carmentary” is the perfect podcast for you. Subscribe now and join Neil on his captivating journey as he shares his experiences, knowledge, and insights into the fascinating worlds of Japan and America. Respect & Love to all. Thanks for watching. You can learn more about me below and follow the links to see the products and other creative outlets I produce.
Our Soft Serve Ice Cream Specialty store.
Locale-JZK
https://locale.carrd.co/
Purchase or rent my movie series through Vimeo on Demand.
Car Danchi Movie series
Buy my photo book through Buena Book in Tokyo, Japan
Bluetiful Photo Book
https://tinyurl.com/Bueno-Books-Bluetiful
My hosting work for the city of Sapporo.
Visit Sapporo:
Movie Production work for the beautiful town of Uchiko-cho in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku.
Uchiko Town
https://tinyurl.com/Uchiko
My author profile on Outdoor Japan.
Outdoor Japan
https://www.outdoorjapan.com/author/neil_hartmann/
My regular column
Hokkaido Shimbun Press; https://h2w.hokkaido-np.co.jp/
Neil’s article
Column: Time for a Kanpukai ‐ “Leaf Peeping” as a social event!
My very personal rants while sweating in my tent sauna.
Podcast: Saunacasting”
https://tinyurl.com/Saunacasting
1972年カリフォルニア州サンディエゴ生まれ。ニールに先駆けてアメリカから北海道へ移住した父親を訪ねて９１年から北海道で暮らし始める、北海道のラジオ局(FM北海道、現AIR-G’)のラジオ司会者としての活動を開始。北海道テレビのスノーボード番組「no matter board」のオリジナル司会。98年長野オリンピックハーフパイプMCや日産エクストレイルジャムのレギュラーMCなど。９０年代後半からスノーボード映像の撮影を独学で開始、自主製作のスノームービー『CAR DANCHI（車団地）』北海道在住のスノーボーダーのドキュメンタリー作品シリーズ。『CAR DANCHI』は、およそ１、２年に１タイトルのペースで発売を重ね、現在までに10作をリリース。最新作『CAR DANCHI 10』は2018年の秋に発売された。
Along with Client and professional work, Neil created his own series of Snowboard documentary films entitled “Car Danchi” The first episode was released in 2005 and a total of 10 titles were produced over 14 years. As the video industry evolved and new outlets for creativity and promotion like social media arose, Neil, shifted again to incorporate this new media. For the last several years, Neil has focused on creating photo and video content for many brands, cities, and towns that concentrate on tourism and travel. “Visit Sapporo” YouTube channel video content. Uchiko Town in Shikoku video and photo production, Rusutsu Resort TV commercials, Social media management for Chalet Ivy Hotel brand, Rusutsu Resort, Niseko Moiwa Resort, and Promotional video production for Tokyu Grand Hirafu Resort, NEC, Sapporo City Ainu promotion, and more.