Where Japanese Creativity Meets Global Entertainment
Welcome to Nippon TV LA
Nippon TV LA is a business hub at the forefront of the global entertainment market, we are here to tap into the pulse of local trends and connect with global audiences with precision and agility. By strengthening collaboration and co-creation with valued partners and creators, our aim is to lead every phase of the content journey – from content development and full-scale production to distribution and international rollout, and the establishment of local production frameworks. In collaboration with Gyokuro Studio, we aim to pioneer new frontiers for globally driven entertainment, proudly originating from Japan.
Our Team
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Tom Miyauchi
VP, Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office
Tom Miyauchi is the VP, Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office. He relocated to Los Angeles in 2025 to launch the office, where he oversees global strategy across North and Latin America, with a focus on content development, distribution, and partnerships across the entertainment sector. Previously, he was Head of Formats at Nippon TV, driving the international rollout of key content IP, supporting major global adaptations, and collaborating with major studios on co-development initiatives.
His career spans brand strategy, content development, licensing, and international business development, with experience across Japan, US, UK, Europe, and Asia. He operates at the intersection of business and creativity, bringing a cross-cultural perspective to expanding Japanese content IP globally and building scalable, enduring entertainment ventures.
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Nick Ower
Director of Development & Sales, Unscripted
Nick Ower is the Director of Development & Sales, Unscripted. He leads format strategy across the Americas, representing Nippon TV and Gyokuro Studio’s unscripted catalogs, and driving development, distribution, and collaboration opportunities with producers, broadcasters, and streamers worldwide. With over a decade of experience in unscripted television development, Nick has worked across a broad range of formats and international adaptations, contributing to high-profile series including Love Island Games, Twin Love, and My Mom, Your Dad through his time at ITV America and its flagship entertainment label ITV Entertainment.
His background spans both original development and the localization of global formats for the US market. He specializes in large-scale format development and international adaptations, with a focus on creating content designed to scale and travel across global markets. He values strong storytelling and brings a sharp creative perspective to taking premium content IP originated in Japan to the global stage. -
Momoko Wakui
Office, Legal and Sales Support Lead
Momoko is the Office, Legal and Sales Support Lead. She oversees operations for the Nippon TV LA Business Office, supporting sales activities across the Americas. She brings a strong background with experience spanning contract administration, content sales, acquisition, business development, and talent relations in casting across the television and IT industries.
She previously worked at DreamWorks Animation Television in Los Angeles, contributing to production, talent-related processes and legal matters. Prior to that, she held roles at SoftBank Corporation and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution in Japan, where she worked with a range of global businesses, including Hollywood studios, on key partnership projects and content sales.She thrives on building and bridging global businesses and relationships throughout her career.