User:BooneJohnson/Stephen russell johnson

Stephen Russell "Boone" Johnson

Raised in Dallas, Texas and currently residing in Saitama, Japan.

Professional
Boone directs and teaches at Asaka English, an English school near Tokyo. He also teaches seminars and business English training classes at companies in the Tokyo area.

Journalism
Boone has written articles and developed a podcast for Tokyo Families Magazine. He has contributed photos to Metropolis magazine. He has developed a number of podcasts and blogs, mostly centered on cultural issues.

Music
Boone has been involved with various bands in Texas and Japan. He has performed under the aliases of Normand Ecks (X) and Redbeard. Bands include March Arc and Der Ghestank of Denton, Texas; Uninvited Ghosts and The Kind of Dallas; and The Various Artists, of Japan. He usually sings or emcees, and has performed on hammered dulcimer, violin, keyboard, bass, guitar, trombone, alto saxophone, vacuum cleaner, and harmonica.

Boone is family advocate and a member of the Jesus Lifehouse church in Tokyo.