Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchReimagining 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-…
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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.
2 years 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 …
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years ago
Myanmar's military draft spurs exodus
Myanmar's junta is facing increased resistance from pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups in a shift that has coincided with the introduction …
2 years ago
Irpin and Bucha one year on: Life in Ukraine's war-torn cities
Russia's initial attacks on Ukraine reduced many cities to smoldering ruins. One year on, NHK World visited two of the hardest hit towns and spoke wi…
2 years ago
Quake-ravaged Noto Peninsula taps into its festival spirit
Six months after an earthquake wreaked destruction on Japan's Noto Peninsula, one man is hoping to boost spirits during the summer festival season. M…
2 years ago
Baseball terminology throws a curveball in the Japanese workplace
Baseball is one of Japan's most beloved sports and as such, many figures of speech derive from it, especially in a business environment.
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