These video clip delves into Japan with professional lensman Sharon Gidon.

With glimpses from a wide range of news and feature assignments, videographer Sharon Gidon shows the audience his views of Japan, from sushi shops to sumo stables. With the benefit of press access, Gidon feasts his eyes on Japan's cultural riches.

Sharon Gidon is a Director of Photography, videographer, editor, and producer. He is the president of Tokyo's SGK Studio, a full service video production facility.

Gidon came to Japan in the late 1990s to pursue advanced karate training, and soon found himself drawn into capturing the country's visual beauty on film and video. He produced DVDs covering over twenty major music festivals across the nation and widened his scope of coverage to include news reports, fashion shows, music videos, and commercial films.

As media manager for Konishiki, Gidon archived over 3000 professional matches for the past champion, and today travels with the sumo star as he continues his professional entertainment and charity activities.