How Multilingual Videos Shape Creative Storytelling and Facilitate Cultural Exchanges
Matirog (Tomoaki Kitashima) is a Japanese talent known for his appearances in comedy and documentary programs.
At the same time, he is a passionate cultural advocate, dedicated to authentically showcasing the unique beauty and traditions of his hometown, Akita Prefecture.
Today, while managing his own company, he continues to share the charm of Akita with the world through digital content such as videos and podcasts.
At the same time, he is a passionate cultural advocate, dedicated to authentically showcasing the unique beauty and traditions of his hometown, Akita Prefecture.
Today, while managing his own company, he continues to share the charm of Akita with the world through digital content such as videos and podcasts.
He has also been making presentations to help Japanese companies expand internationally, focusing on practical strategies such as market entry, cross-cultural communication, and localization. These presentations share real-world case studies and actionable insights.
Challenges in Spreading Local Stories
Akita boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. It features stunning landscapes and holds great value for tourism and cultural appreciation. Akita dogs also became famous worldwide thanks to the film Hachiko. While many people recognize the breed, few are familiar with the place where it originated.
Limited global exposure and persistent language barriers make it difficult for Akita’s charm to reach international audiences.
Limited global exposure and persistent language barriers make it difficult for Akita’s charm to reach international audiences.
For Matirog, the main challenge in his cultural advocacy work is how to overcome these language limitations and connect with people around the world.
Additionally, the traditional multilingual video production process is time-consuming and complex. With a small creative team, Matirog faced constraints in both efficiency and distribution.
Solutions for Efficient, Global Cultural Storytelling
VMEG is helping Matirog transform his personal thoughts, stories and ideas into multilingual video content for global distribution. Originally created only in Japanese, his content is now translated into more than 10 languages using VMEG's voice translation and voice cloning, reaching audiences in the U.S., Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
At the same time, Matirog has also used VMEG Video Translator to successfully engage in real cultural exchanges with overseas audiences. His videos are not only about his own views and life experiences, but also about his hometown, Akita, in Tohoku, Japan.
From Akita's natural scenery and hot spring culture to local festivals and daily life styles, the videos were translated and posted on YouTube, X, LinkedIn and social media platforms.
From Akita's natural scenery and hot spring culture to local festivals and daily life styles, the videos were translated and posted on YouTube, X, LinkedIn and social media platforms.
Since Matirog started using VMEG VIto produce multilingual videos, the global reach of his content has increased significantly:
- Expanded originally Japanese-only teaching materials into multiple languages, attracting more international participants.
- Made a podcast multilingual by recording with participants from the Arabic-speaking world via Zoom, then editing and distributing it in English, Japanese, and Arabic.
- Received requests from overseas to edit Japanese dubbing.
- Produced short promotional videos for a multinational event in 10 languages.
- By making Akita’s tourist spots multilingual, he began receiving international engagement on platforms such as TikTok.
Through VMEG, Matirog has not only succeeded in internationalizing his personal content, but has also brought real and sustainable global attention to the city of Akita. These results are being translated into long-term cultural exchange and local development opportunities.
Driving Global Cultural Reach
With the power of VMEG, creators like Matirog are breaking through language barriers to share their stories with the world. By translating their local perspectives into multilingual videos, they are not only expanding their personal reach, but also introducing their hometown to a global audience.
This fusion of technology and culture empowers individuals to foster true cross-cultural dialog, attract international collaboration, and bring regional voices to the global stage. What once stayed local now resonates globally. Content that was once confined to local audiences is now being seen, heard, and understood by people around the world.
Bring Your Stories to the World
Break language barriers and share your unique stories just like Matirog. With VMEG, you can turn your videos and podcasts into multilingual content, reach global audiences, and create meaningful cultural exchanges.