Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAinu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan
The Ainu, an indigenous people predominantly living in northern Japan, have a distinct language and rich cultural traditions. Although Hokkaido has t…
1 year, 10 months ago
A year without homework: One Japanese elementary school challenges the norm
A public elementary school in rural Japan has done away with homework — and after one year, some students say they are more motivated to learn.
1 year, 10 months ago
US homelessness skyrockets as interest rates escalate
Life is good for some people in the United States right now as wages increase and companies book profits on the back of strong consumer spending. But…
1 year, 10 months ago
Japanese figure skating great Uno Shoma retires from competition
Japanese figure skating star Uno Shoma has announced his retirement. The 26-year-old collected several Olympic medals and world championship titles o…
1 year, 11 months ago
Sands of Hope: A Sudanese food researcher in Japan
A Sudanese academic working in Japan is pondering his family's future after a year of armed conflict back home.
1 year, 11 months ago
India's general election: What's at stake?
The world's biggest general election got underway on April 19 when the first of India's roughly 970 million eligible voters cast ballots in nationwid…
1 year, 11 months ago
Japan turns away from blood type documentation
There was a time in Japan when most people knew their blood type on the ABO system, a classification that was originally designed for medical purpose…
1 year, 11 months ago
New law makes it easier for Ukrainian soldiers to freeze sperm
A growing number of Ukrainian soldiers want to ensure that even if they don't return from battle, they can still build a family. Many are choosing to…
1 year, 11 months ago
Relics from World War Two offer closure to families of fallen soldiers
Relics from World War Two are being returned to the families of soldiers who died in foreign lands. The individuals behind these gestures of goodwill…
1 year, 11 months ago
Japan rethinking high-alcohol content trend
April 1 is the start of a new fiscal year in Japan and a time to celebrate with new colleagues. Many of these gatherings will feature drinks that pac…
1 year, 11 months ago