Media Intelligence Explained

Episode 24: Why Tokyo, and why now?

August 17th, 2026  |  25 mins 1 sec

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Ahead of the 2026 FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress, this special episode of Media Intelligence Explained brings together four guests to discuss Japan, media intelligence and the conversations shaping this year’s event:

• Kaisei Sasaki, ATClipping
• Gopal Krishnan, Ninestars
• Amrita Sidhu, Medianet
• Mark Kennedy, Real Gaijin Substack

Together with host Anna O’Connor, they explore the cultural details that make Japan so distinctive, from everyday etiquette and communication styles to kaizen, hospitality and the small surprises visitors may encounter in Tokyo.

The conversation also offers a preview of what may be one of FIBEP’s strongest agendas yet, covering Journalism Intelligence, AI adoption and agentic AI, the evolving value of news, the future of independent journalism and reputation management at a global scale.

Plus, practical tips for experiencing Japan, the surprising appeal of its convenience stores and the one Japanese phrase every visitor should know before arriving.

Join us in Tokyo from 3 to 5 November 2026 for three days of ideas, exchange and continuous improvement for a new era.