Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPlanning for a family, and preparing for the worst
Iryna and her husband Oles, from just outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, had been eager to start a family. But Russia's invasion had intervened, and…
1 year, 8 months ago
Japan hospitals treat former Ukrainian soldiers injured in war
Japan is far from the frontlines of Ukraine's ongoing war, but a project is underway to bring over injured former soldiers for specialized medical tr…
1 year, 8 months ago
A-bomb survivor: US hurt me, but also helped me heal
Abe Shizuko was permanently disfigured in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Decades later, a trip to the country that carried out the attack helped he…
1 year, 8 months ago
Kickboxing bosses chase samurai spirit
Oyakawa Masaaki had inner demons to slay. What better way than to punch other business executives in the head? An up-and-coming event on the martial …
1 year, 8 months ago
Reimagining Iraq: 20 years on
Twenty years have passed since United States-led coalition forces invaded Iraq, starting a war that would eventually topple Saddam Hussein's 24-year-…
1 year, 8 months ago
Japanese schools step up heatstroke prevention measures
Japanese schools are adopting a heatstroke risk index to protect their students as temperatures soar across the country.
1 year, 8 months ago
Eliza Scidmore: The woman behind Washington's cherry trees
Every spring, more than a million people visit Washington DC to marvel at the canopy of pink and white cherry blossoms framing the city skyline. The …
1 year, 8 months ago
Femtech event in Japan speaks out on taboo health issues
A promising niche in Japan's tech industry is struggling to overcome social stigmas ― and a mess of red tape. An event held in Tokyo earlier this yea…
1 year, 8 months ago
Japan ride-hailing off to cautious start
Japan launched its first ride-hailing services this month. Uber and other apps are gearing up to take on the market, but taxi companies remain in the…
1 year, 8 months ago
Historic Kuroshima works to rebuild after Noto quake
Japan's Noto Peninsula was a vital economic hub centuries ago. Residents of the Kuroshima district are now drawing upon its rich history and legacy o…
1 year, 9 months ago