Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAI advertising model creates opportunities and concerns
A fresh-faced, attractive young woman promotes a Japanese green tea that promises longevity and good health. The tea is real, but the model holding t…
2 years, 5 months ago
Ahiko: A home away from home
In the aftermath of World War Two, Soviet Union forces rounded up 570,000 Japanese soldiers and put them to work in concentration camps. They also ca…
2 years, 5 months ago
Homelessness soars in the UK amid rent crisis
Renting in London has never been more expensive. Soaring costs and a supply shortage means hundreds of thousands of people find themselves without a …
2 years, 5 months ago
AI safety summit urges global action
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an ever more common feature of people's lives, governments are now discussing the technology as both an oppor…
2 years, 5 months ago
Japanese NPO works to heal young minds in war-torn Gaza
Japanese doctor Kuwayama Norihiko has long supported children in the Gaza Strip through his NPO, Frontline. He's now doubling his efforts to provide …
2 years, 5 months ago
Sumo's lone Yokozuna makes long-awaited comeback
The biggest question entering the New Year's Tournament was whether sumo’s alpha warrior would be able to battle back after sitting out three previou…
2 years, 5 months ago
Chinese carmaker seeks a foothold in Japan
Sales figures suggest the swing to electric vehicles that is spreading across the globe has left Japan behind. Chinese EV maker BYD is hoping to chan…
2 years, 5 months ago
Pianist 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago