Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPianist Sumino Hayato strives for unique identity
Japanese pianist Sumino Hayato left his native country where he had a successful career in search of his next step.
2 years, 2 months ago
Open-source investigations uncover Russian war crimes
An alliance of human rights organizations is using open-source information to investigate alleged war crimes by Russia in Ukraine. Russian forces are…
2 years, 2 months ago
Japan hosts Myanmar fundraiser
A group of dedicated supporters gathered in Tokyo last month at a concert to raise money and awareness for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar…
2 years, 2 months ago
US insurers abandon homeowners in disaster-prone areas
An increase in extreme weather events is driving up US insurance payouts and prompting firms to pull coverage for some areas, drop protections for ce…
2 years, 2 months ago
Cutting-edge tech meets amazing art on the streets of Tokyo
Technological innovation has a tendency to drive change in all walks of life, and art is no exception. That's why the local government of Shibuya War…
2 years, 2 months ago
Myanmar shadow government: Fightback just getting started
An alliance of resistance fighters in war-torn Myanmar has scored major victories against the military junta in recent months, capturing towns and ar…
2 years, 2 months ago
Somalia on the brink of famine
As leaders from around the world gathered in Egypt this month for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, one official is sounding a warning ab…
2 years, 2 months ago
Thai Embassy sends relief supplies to quake-hit central Japan
The population of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day, includes over …
2 years, 2 months ago
South Korea looks to fix 'ghost baby' problem
Authorities in South Korea are addressing an administrative loophole that has allowed for 2,000 undocumented infants, known as "ghost babies," to sli…
2 years, 2 months ago
Leading scholar says anger in Russia could be Putin's downfall
Revered French historian Helene Carrere d'Encausse believes mounting opposition in Russia to the invasion of Ukraine could ultimately see President V…
2 years, 2 months ago