Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBallet diplomacy in Pyongyang: Russian ties in the spotlight
When the Vladivostok Ballet performed ''Sleeping Beauty'' in Pyongyang during March to mark the 75th anniversary of an agreement on mutual economic a…
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Japanese high court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
An appeals court in Japan has for the first time upheld a lower court ruling that the lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriages in the country…
2 years ago
Nakamura's enduring light: Transforming lives in Afghanistan
Japanese doctor and humanitarian Nakamura Tetsu was shot dead in Afghanistan in 2019. Despite the tragedy, his legacy endures through Peshawar-kai NG…
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Kabuki performance honors Donald Keene's legacy
A play revived by the late scholar Donald Keene has found an audience in Niigata to mark the 10th anniversary of a cultural center devoted to his wor…
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Breaking down the problem of plastic in the sea
With marine pollution caused by plastic waste becoming a global concern, research is underway in Japan to solve the problem by creating innovative pl…
2 years ago
Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death
The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image appears on everything from tourist t-shirts to the l…
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Sensational rookie writes a new chapter in sumo history books
What a spectacular the March Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka turned out to be. Many people expected the Yokozuna Terunofuji to lead the charge, but a …
2 years ago
Descendant of Holocaust survivors calls for peace in Gaza
People around the world have responded to the conflict between Israel and Hamas in different ways. Haim Bresheeth, a child of Auschwitz survivors, g…
2 years ago
Shockwave: Fans mourn loss of manga artist Toriyama Akira
Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump" — captivated generations of fans, transforming graphic storytelling a…
2 years ago
'Godzilla Minus One' makes history at Oscars
"Godzilla Minus One" secured a place in Hollywood history on Sunday, becoming the first Asian production to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Eff…
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