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I was born in Basel, Switzerland, but have lived most of my life in Japan, California, Scotland and recently in Vienna, Austria.

 

In Tokyo I worked for Japan Arts Corporation, a major classic music management company, organising orchestra tours throughout Asia. (Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra,Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra, to name just a few).

But more than that, I have acquired a deep knowledge of Japanese culture and business practices, and I know how to successfully bridge between Japan and their Western partners. 

In Los Angeles I was specialising on interpreting and translating  between Japanese, English and German.

 

Here in Vienna I have worked for Vienna's English Theatre as PR manager, event organiser, as well as interpreter and translator.

Finally, I have set up my own business, KATO CONNECTIONS, where all the above experiences come together!

I offer  interpretation services in three languages as well as music management with focus on Japan and Korea concert tours for European musicians.

Since 2021 I have launched my own chamber music concert cycle at the Stadtcasino Basel, Switzerland, KAMMERMUSIK VOM FEINSTEN

Productive efficient communication and organisation in all my undertakings are my passion and commitment.

Japan Austria Consulting
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