Cultural Documentarian · Host · Field Researcher ·

Chasing Cebu's disappearing food — the ones even locals struggle to find.

Bisaya-speaking Japanese host  ·  Cebu, Philippines
Selected as "Faces of Cebu" by CDN  ·  University & Gov't Partner

Help Takumi find Cebu's disappearing foods.

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Brands · Media · Universities
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Engagements
on Record
[3+]
Gov't &
University
[CDN]
Press
Coverage
Brands · Media · Universities
Featured & Invited by
Track record of impact
Gov't Media Edu Infra
02 — Disappearing Food Quest Archive
Records of what
might be forgotten.
Quests on Record
[ 00 ]
Field Entries
Explore the Field Map Every quest plotted on a live map of Cebu — the route, the clusters, the milestones.
View Quest Map →
03 — Recognition & Public Engagements
Officially selected.
Professionally recognised.
As documented by the Inquirer Network
MAY
2026
"Faces of Cebu" — Official Profile
Selected as a featured cultural figure by Cebu Daily News. A deep-dive exploration of "Takumi Senpai" as an artistic bridge between Japan and the heart of Cebuano heritage.
APR
2026
Guest Judge & Performer
Invited as a guest and cultural judge for the Japanese Sky Lantern Festival at CTU Danao.
FEB
2026
Official PR for MCIA
Starred in the official promotional video for Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
JAN
2026
LYVEFEST Collaboration
Selected by TikTok & Spectrum Media for the sold-out Sinulog season festival.
DEC
2025
Bisaya Magazine Feature
Profiled in the December issue of Bisaya Magazine, one of the Philippines' oldest regional publications[cite: 2].
OCT
2025
Cebu Daily News: Initial Feature
First press recognition as a Japanese influencer bridging cultures via the Inquirer Network[cite: 2].
SEP
2025
Ginatilan Cultural Feast
Formally invited by the Ginatilan Municipality to document and promote their regional heritage delicacies[cite: 2].
04 — Community & Relief Operations
Social Impact
03 Documented
Relief Operations
Faces of Cebu — Takumi Senpai
CDN Digital
◈Cultural Identity · May 2026
Faces of Cebu: Finding Home in Pasil
"An artistic young man from Japan who found his home in the heart of Cebu." This profile explores the impact of my mission to save disappearing food cultures, as recognised by Cebu’s leading news authority.
Cebu Daily News · 2026 →
Typhoon relief — Cebu, Nov 2025
PhilNews.ph
◈Typhoon Relief · Nov 2025
40 Cans for Typhoon Victims — Cebu
Personally delivered 40 cans of relief goods to typhoon-affected families in Cebu. Covered by PhilNews.ph.
PhilNews.ph · Nov 2025 →
Barangay Ermita fire relief — Apr 2026
CDN Digital
◈Fire Relief · Apr 2026
Stepping Up for Ermita Fire Victims
Rushed to Barangay Ermita after a devastating fire. Direct aid and media amplification. Featured by CDN — Inquirer Network.
CDN Digital · Apr 2026 →
Earthquake relief — Bogo, Oct 2025
Unknown Facts FB
◈Earthquake Relief · Oct 2025
22 Yumburgers — Bogo Earthquake Victims
After the 6.9M earthquake in Bogo, donated food and supplies directly to affected residents. Shared by Unknown Facts — 16 million global followers.
[ 16M GLOBAL REACH ] Unknown Facts · Oct 2025
Unknown Facts · 16M · Oct 2025 →
05 — Field Credentials
Expertise & Languages
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Native
Japanese
Base of cultural bridge and professional hosting. Delivers bilingual content connecting Japanese audiences to Cebuano culture.
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Conversational
English
Daily communication and international media interviews. Primary language for all institutional and press engagements.
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Functional · Field Use
Bisaya
The language that transforms a 'vlogger' into a 'neighbor'. Beyond opening doors, it builds the deep communal trust required to document Cebu’s most guarded traditions and stories.
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Basic
Tagalog
Foundational understanding for nationwide navigation and cross-regional fieldwork beyond the Visayas.