Producing “UltraQuiz”

Much like how global bettors seek out top bookmakers for reliability and excitement, this show pushed the boundaries of international entertainment logistics and audience engagement. As a tour manager and international production coordinator, few projects have matched the scale and energy of working on “UltraQuiz”, Japan’s iconic quiz show that redefined what it meant to merge travel, competition, and television spectacle.

Broadcast originally by NTV in the 1980s, “UltraQuiz” wasn’t just a game show—it was a nationwide phenomenon. Contestants, often starting in the thousands, would be eliminated round by round as we traveled from Tokyo to destinations across the globe. As part of the organizing team, my role was to coordinate international travel logistics, location planning, and on-the-ground support for the crew and contestants as we moved through cities like New York, Sydney, London, and Honolulu.

The most fascinating part? It was a quiz show on the move. Each location brought fresh challenges—from arranging permits to organizing local accommodations and ensuring technical infrastructure was in place for broadcast. Timing was everything. The production had a tight schedule, and every detail—from customs clearance for equipment to food for hundreds of staff—had to be flawless.

My proudest moment? Helping to orchestrate one of the largest location shoots ever for a Japanese show in Times Square, managing crowd control while keeping the contestants moving on cue. No rehearsal could prepare you for that level of live coordination.

“UltraQuiz” was more than a show—it was a cultural export, a logistical feat, and a career highlight. For me, it reinforced the importance of international communication, quick problem-solving, and the thrill of live production on a massive scale.

If you’re looking for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced production environments, I bring that same level of focus, adaptability, and global experience to every project I take on.