July 3, 2026 Q: Your professional journey began in filmmaking. What first attracted you to that world? Yuki Kaneko: Storytelling has always fascinated me because it allows people to connect on a deeply human level. My early work in filmmaking taught me that stories can cross cultural and language barriers while creating understanding and empathy. I realized very quickly that film is much more than entertainment—it has the power to inspire conversations, bring people together,