Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRwanda to Fukushima: Artist shows power of rejuvenation
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, one of the worst mass killings in recorded history. A young artist from the central Afr…
1 year, 7 months ago
Japanese firms look to protect workers against heatstroke
Dangerous heatwaves are a mainstay of the Japanese summer. It used to be the case that workers were simply expected to endure the sweltering conditio…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ukraine broadcaster teams with NHK to save film archives
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not just threatening lives. Recorded history could be lost forever as the country and its people are battered by ongo…
1 year, 8 months ago
Syria's struggle for democracy: A conversation with Yassin al-Haj Saleh
Syrian author Yassin al-Haj Saleh has been a tireless advocate for freedom and democracy in his native country. On a trip to Japan to promote a trans…
1 year, 8 months ago
Rocketing property prices in Tokyo could be worsening fertility rate
"I just want to have another child without any concerns," says the mother of a young girl in Tokyo. She's one of many parents in the capital struggli…
1 year, 8 months ago
"It is possible to have a heroic life, even if it is a small one."
Kazuo Ishiguro is one of Britain's most decorated contemporary novelists. He has won both the Nobel and Booker prizes, among countless other awards, …
1 year, 8 months ago
Commentary: What China wants from Afghanistan
August marks two years since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan. During that time, the Taliban's oppressive attitude toward women has intensifie…
1 year, 8 months ago
China, Vietnam speed up developments in South China Sea as territorial disputes intensify
For years, China has been building military facilities on artificial islands in the South China Sea to strengthen territorial claims in the region. S…
1 year, 8 months ago
Philippine province caught up in US-China rivalry
Cagayan Province in the northern Philippines has become the object of attention from both the United States and China. Some residents are excited abo…
1 year, 8 months ago
Toda Natsuko: Legendary subtitler looks back on 50 years of films
Toda Natsuko is a name widely recognized among Japanese movie enthusiasts. Her work has been integral to their enjoyment of some of the biggest cinem…
1 year, 8 months ago