Chris Glenn¡¯s participation in relief efforts in the disaster-hit Tohoku region made the news in 2011, when as a member of a group of pilots he flew a helicopter to deliver food, water and medicines for evacuees.
His voice may also be known by a wide audience as the Australian-born bilingual radio DJ who hosts one of the top three radio shows in central Japan, while frequently appearing on television and in commercials.
But what has made Glenn¡¯s name well known across Japan is his passion for the country¡¯s culture and his dedication to preserving its heritage and history, some of which he says remains unknown overseas.
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