“Roger advises the Board on the art of communication. He helps our members navigate the high-context nature of Japanese society, ensuring their message resonates with cultural authenticity.”
Roger Pulvers
Acclaimed Author & Playwright
Film & Theatre Director
Translator of Kenji MiyazawaRoger Pulvers is a cultural bridge-builder of the highest order. Few international figures have penetrated the Japanese artistic and intellectual establishment as deeply or as successfully. With over forty published works in both Japanese and English—ranging from novels and plays to essays on cultural identity—he possesses a bilingual command that goes far beyond mere fluency; he writes the culture from the inside out.
His career spans decades of high-level engagement in film and television, including a celebrated collaboration with director Nagisa Oshima on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. As an acclaimed translator, he has brought the works of Kenji Miyazawa to a global audience, earning him prestigious awards and recognition as a leading interpreter of the Japanese spirit.
Dividing his time between Japan and Sydney, Roger offers a perspective that transcends borders. He understands the power of narrative—how stories are constructed, how messages are received, and how the subtle nuances of communication can define success or failure in Japan.