Direct TalkTemporada 2023
Interviews with leaders, visionaries and pioneers who shape Asia and the world.
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97 episódios
- Becoming Your Best Self: Bitoh Tomomi / Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon RunnerE1
Becoming Your Best Self: Bitoh Tomomi / Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon RunnerBitoh Tomomi came in second place in the women's race of the 2021 Marathon des Sables, a 250km multi-stage run across the Sahara Desert. She talks about her passion for pushing her limits. - Grandpa's Magic Brush: Shibasaki Harumichi / Painter, Watercolor InstructorE2
Grandpa's Magic Brush: Shibasaki Harumichi / Painter, Watercolor InstructorShibasaki Harumichi has a YouTube channel where he makes all sorts of drawings and paintings — and teaches viewers how to make them, too. Fans have given him an affectionate nickname: Grandpa-sensei. - Breaking Barriers for Accessible Society: Shani Dhanda / Disability ActivistE4
Breaking Barriers for Accessible Society: Shani Dhanda / Disability ActivistShani Dhanda is a British disability activist. She was born with brittle bone disease. The barriers she has faced motivates her to make the world inclusive for disabled people. - Communication Through Music: Soma Yoyoka / DrummerE5
Communication Through Music: Soma Yoyoka / DrummerMusic is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When a video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music. - Nothing Is Impossible: Nimsdai Purja / Mountaineer and Former SoldierE6
Nothing Is Impossible: Nimsdai Purja / Mountaineer and Former SoldierNimsdai Purja MBE is a ground-breaking mountaineer from Nepal. Formerly a Special Forces soldier, he is now setting climbing records on the world's highest and toughest peaks. - Save the Reefs, Save the Oceans: Kinjo Koji / Coral FarmerE7
Save the Reefs, Save the Oceans: Kinjo Koji / Coral FarmerAs global warming threatens destruction of the world's coral reefs, Kinjo Koji has managed to transplant farmed coral into the ocean, and get it to thrive there. He told us about restoring the reefs. - A Bridge Between Humans and Nature: Takasago Junji / Nature PhotographerE8
A Bridge Between Humans and Nature: Takasago Junji / Nature PhotographerTakasago Junji won the Natural Artistry prize at the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. He shares the story behind his three-decade career and his love and respect for nature. - Online Education, Without Compromise: Hoshi Tomohiro / Head of School, Stanford Online High SchoolE9
Online Education, Without Compromise: Hoshi Tomohiro / Head of School, Stanford Online High SchoolHoshi Tomohiro is the head of Stanford Online High School, which has in recent years been ranked among the top college prep schools in the US. He shares how to unlock every student's potential. - Connecting People Through Ballet: Kusakari Tamiyo / Actor, Former BallerinaE10
Connecting People Through Ballet: Kusakari Tamiyo / Actor, Former BallerinaKusakari Tamiyo was a guest performer with a Russian ballet troupe for many years, and has friends in both Russia and Ukraine. She talks about her efforts to support Ukraine's national ballet company. - Living with Wild Geese: Kurechi Masayuki / President, Japanese Association for Wild Geese ProtectionE13
Living with Wild Geese: Kurechi Masayuki / President, Japanese Association for Wild Geese ProtectionIn 2022, Kurechi Masayuki received the Ramsar Convention Award for Wetland Wise Use. Kurechi tells us about his five decades of conservation work with migratory birds and their habitats. - A More Inclusive Society Through Sport: Arimori Yuko / Former Marathon RunnerE14
A More Inclusive Society Through Sport: Arimori Yuko / Former Marathon RunnerOlympic medalist Arimori Yuko has been supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities through her work with the Special Olympics movement. She talks about her mission to promote social inclusion. - Fighting Hate With Comedy: Jiaoying Summers / Stand-up Comedian, Comedy Club OwnerE15
Fighting Hate With Comedy: Jiaoying Summers / Stand-up Comedian, Comedy Club OwnerJiaoying Summers confronts racism with her comedy. Living in the U.S., she has a billion views on social and speaks of the misunderstanding toward Asians. She explains the power of laughter. - Transforming Society Through Philosophy: Markus Gabriel / PhilosopherE16
Transforming Society Through Philosophy: Markus Gabriel / PhilosopherMarkus Gabriel, the world featured philosopher, became the youngest ever professor at the University of Bonn, Germany, at the age of 29. We interview him about his new challenges as a philosopher. - Songs of Hope for Ukraine: Nataliya Gudziy / Singer-Songwriter, Bandura PlayerE17
Songs of Hope for Ukraine: Nataliya Gudziy / Singer-Songwriter, Bandura PlayerAmid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Japan-based Nataliya Gudziy is supporting relief efforts through her music. She talks about her native Ukraine and the power of music and culture. - An Invite From a Prison Restaurant: Silvia Polleri / Founder and Manager, Restaurant InGaleraE18
An Invite From a Prison Restaurant: Silvia Polleri / Founder and Manager, Restaurant InGaleraSilvia Polleri, founder of the world's first restaurant inside a prison, brings customers to this unusual location for a delicious meal, setting the stage for social change both in and out of prison. - Breaking Down Doors: Syed Saddiq / Co-Founder of MUDAE19
Breaking Down Doors: Syed Saddiq / Co-Founder of MUDASyed Saddiq, one of Malaysia's youngest politicians, was Asia's youngest elected cabinet minister at just 25 years old. Using social media, he advocates youth involvement in shaping the nation. - Promoting Fish Growth with Light: Takahashi Akiyoshi / Professor, School of Marine Biosciences, KitaE21
Promoting Fish Growth with Light: Takahashi Akiyoshi / Professor, School of Marine Biosciences, KitaTakahashi Akiyoshi developed a way to make fish grow faster by exposing them to a certain color of light. He talks about overcoming setbacks and innovating ground-breaking fish farming technology. - Water Is Life: John DeYoung / Founder and CEO of VivobluE22
Water Is Life: John DeYoung / Founder and CEO of VivobluFormer street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine as well as to developing countries. He explains his mission. - Bringing Peoples Together: Louis Martin / Founder of Refugee FoodE23
Bringing Peoples Together: Louis Martin / Founder of Refugee FoodLouis Martin founded Refugee Food, an association that trains and employs refugee chefs. It promotes refugees' culinary know-how and supports their integration process within their host country, France. - Exploring Our Sunken History: Yamafune Kotaro / Maritime ArchaeologistE24
Exploring Our Sunken History: Yamafune Kotaro / Maritime ArchaeologistYamafune Kotaro has developed a methodology for the 3D modeling of underwater archaeological sites. He talks about how the technology has changed the field of maritime archaeology. - Hope Just a Bike Ride Away: Wyson Lungu / Social EntrepreneurE25
Hope Just a Bike Ride Away: Wyson Lungu / Social EntrepreneurIn Zambia, a country where many live in farming villages without access to paved roads, Wyson Lungu has sold over 3,000 bicycles to residents through a deferred payment system, helping them earn more. - Equity Through Budgeting: Shari Davis / Co-Executive Director, Participatory Budgeting ProjectE26
Equity Through Budgeting: Shari Davis / Co-Executive Director, Participatory Budgeting ProjectShari Davis encourages young people and minorities to take part in deciding government and school budgets. The process, participatory budgeting, helps strengthen communities and revitalize democracy. - Flying High from Fukushima: Muroya Yoshihide / Air Race PilotE28
Flying High from Fukushima: Muroya Yoshihide / Air Race PilotFukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost. - The Power of Dyslexic Thinking: Kate Griggs / Founder, Made By DyslexiaE29
The Power of Dyslexic Thinking: Kate Griggs / Founder, Made By DyslexiaKate Griggs is CEO of global charity "Made By Dyslexia," founded in 2015. She believes that society needs to redefine what it means to be dyslexic and focus more on the strengths of dyslexic thinking. - Women at the Extremes: Felicity Aston / Polar Explorer & Research ScientistE30
Women at the Extremes: Felicity Aston / Polar Explorer & Research ScientistFelicity Aston is a record-setting explorer who leads scientific expeditions to the North & South Poles. She was the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica and is a champion of female adventurers. - Turning Weaknesses into Strengths: Takeda Sana / Illustrator, Comic ArtistE31
Turning Weaknesses into Strengths: Takeda Sana / Illustrator, Comic ArtistTakeda Sana is an Eisner Award-winning artist known for her comic books. She shares how she developed her signature drawing style, which has been described as "breathtakingly gorgeous." - Bringing Diversity to the World of Ballet: Cassa Pancho / Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet BlE32
Bringing Diversity to the World of Ballet: Cassa Pancho / Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet BlCassa Pancho is the founder and artistic director of an award-winning dance company in the UK called Ballet Black which she started in 2001, aged 21. - To Stand on Your Own Feet: Sunita Danuwar / Founder of Shakti Samuha and Sunita FoundationE33
To Stand on Your Own Feet: Sunita Danuwar / Founder of Shakti Samuha and Sunita FoundationSunita Danuwar, of Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women from human trafficking and promotes economic independence. Her passion comes as a victim of human trafficking herself. - Empowering Children Everywhere: Nadine Kaadan / Author and IllustratorE34
Empowering Children Everywhere: Nadine Kaadan / Author and IllustratorNadine Kaadan is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator from Damascus in Syria. She promotes diversity and inclusivity in her many books and is published in several languages. - Living Alongside the Bird of Yambaru: Nagamine Takashi / VeterinarianE35
Living Alongside the Bird of Yambaru: Nagamine Takashi / VeterinarianFor over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa Prefecture. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future. - Joyful Moves to Counter Parkinson's: David Leventhal / Program Director, Dance for PDE36
Joyful Moves to Counter Parkinson's: David Leventhal / Program Director, Dance for PDModern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance program for people with Parkinson's. 20 years later numerous studies have proven that dancing slows the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder. - Robotics for a Happier Future: Furuta Takayuki / General Manager, Future Robotics Technology CenterE38
Robotics for a Happier Future: Furuta Takayuki / General Manager, Future Robotics Technology Center Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people. - Enchanted by Yokai Monsters: Matthew Meyer / Yokai IllustratorE39
Enchanted by Yokai Monsters: Matthew Meyer / Yokai IllustratorJapan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai―supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai. - Returning the Benin Bronzes: Nick Merriman / Chief Executive of the Horniman MuseumE40
Returning the Benin Bronzes: Nick Merriman / Chief Executive of the Horniman MuseumBritain is re-evaluating its past and that battle is playing out in museums across the country. Nick Merriman explains why the Horniman Museum is returning its entire collection of Benin bronzes to Nigeria. - Support That's a Part of You: Nakamura Noburo / CEO, Nakamura BraceE41
Support That's a Part of You: Nakamura Noburo / CEO, Nakamura BraceNakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that pioneered the use of silicone in making insoles. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness. - The 15 Minute City: Carlos Moreno / Professor, IAE Paris Sorbonne Business SchoolE42
The 15 Minute City: Carlos Moreno / Professor, IAE Paris Sorbonne Business SchoolScientist Carlos Moreno's radical proposal to cut global warming is taking off worldwide. He wants cities reshaped as neighborhoods so that we live and work within a 15-minute walk or cycle ride. - For Victims of the Gold Rush: Yuyun Ismawati / Co-founder, Nexus3 FoundationE43
For Victims of the Gold Rush: Yuyun Ismawati / Co-founder, Nexus3 FoundationIndonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices. - Saving Migrating Birds From Extinction: Sacha Dench / Biologist, Conservation Without BordersE44
Saving Migrating Birds From Extinction: Sacha Dench / Biologist, Conservation Without BordersSacha Dench is an Australian biologist. Through flying around the world on a paramotor she has drawn global attention to species of birds whose numbers are decreasing. - A Hong Kong Photojournalist in Ukraine: Kure Kaoru / Photographer & JournalistE45
A Hong Kong Photojournalist in Ukraine: Kure Kaoru / Photographer & JournalistWe feature Kure Kaoru, a Hong Kong photographer who experienced the democracy movement. Now, in Ukraine, he is photographing local people and addressing the threat of authoritarianism to the world. - My Story, and Mine Alone: Oda Tokito / Professional Wheelchair Tennis PlayerE46
My Story, and Mine Alone: Oda Tokito / Professional Wheelchair Tennis PlayerOda Tokito is a professional wheelchair tennis player who took the world by storm when he made his first Grand Slam singles final at just 16 years old. He says adversity has only made him stronger. - The Path to Pastry Perfection: Takahashi Moe / Pastry ChefE47
The Path to Pastry Perfection: Takahashi Moe / Pastry ChefTakahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup. She reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team. - Taking Out the Trash Together: Fukuda Keisuke / President, Green BirdE48
Taking Out the Trash Together: Fukuda Keisuke / President, Green BirdFukuda Keisuke heads an NPO that has been organizing volunteer cleanup events in Japan for over 20 years. He talks about his efforts to bring communities together. - A Dream Back to Tang Dynasty: Xu Ge / Founder of the Tang Dynasty Court Music Restoration OrganizatiE49
A Dream Back to Tang Dynasty: Xu Ge / Founder of the Tang Dynasty Court Music Restoration OrganizatiThe Tang Dynasty Court Music Restoration Organization was founded in 2014 at the initiative of Xu Ge, in 2023, the soundtrack of hit Chinese animation gains attention of the younger generations. - Giving Shape to People's Prayers: Katoh Gizan / Buddhist SculptorE50
Giving Shape to People's Prayers: Katoh Gizan / Buddhist SculptorKatoh Gizan's works have fetched substantial sums at auctions in New York, earning him an international reputation. He talks about making sculptures for temples damaged in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. - A Story Beyond Boundaries: Geetanjali Shree / NovelistE51
A Story Beyond Boundaries: Geetanjali Shree / NovelistThe first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing "boundaries," a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination. - Innovating the Art of Fermentation: Sasaki Yotaro / Chef, Brewmaster, and Rice FarmerE52
Innovating the Art of Fermentation: Sasaki Yotaro / Chef, Brewmaster, and Rice FarmerChef Sasaki Yotaro is known for his unique fermented dishes and doburoku, an unfiltered sake he brews from rice he grows himself. He talks about the craft that goes into creating world-class cuisine. - Ukraine - The Children's Inner Battle: Oksana Lebedeva / Founder of Gen.UkrainianE53
Ukraine - The Children's Inner Battle: Oksana Lebedeva / Founder of Gen.UkrainianThe founder of a Ukrainian NGO describes its efforts to bring together children who are hesitant to talk about their traumatic war experiences in order to help them heal their mental scars. - Education at Hand: Luis von Ahn / Co-Founder & CEO of DuolingoE54
Education at Hand: Luis von Ahn / Co-Founder & CEO of DuolingoLuis von Ahn created the most used educational app, Duolingo. The app teaches 40+ languages on a smartphone to its 72 million monthly active users for free. He aims to make learning available to all. - The Power of the Pen at Times of Despair: Orhan Pamuk / WriterE55
The Power of the Pen at Times of Despair: Orhan Pamuk / WriterTurkish Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk says the havoc caused by the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake is related to Turkey's culture and national traits, and he explains his belief in "the power of the pen." - Unity and Healing Through Singing: Gareth Malone / Musician & ChoirmasterE56
Unity and Healing Through Singing: Gareth Malone / Musician & ChoirmasterGareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed. He uses choral singing to empower, heal and connect people. - Cafes Where Ordering Takes Time: Okumura Arisa / Founder, Slow Order CafeE58
Cafes Where Ordering Takes Time: Okumura Arisa / Founder, Slow Order CafeOkumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter. She talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project. - Reviving Spirits of Ailing Backs: Marcus John / Founder of Back to HealingE59
Reviving Spirits of Ailing Backs: Marcus John / Founder of Back to HealingMarcus John founded "Back to Healing," a non-profit that empowers people living with ailing backs called scoliosis. He is a director who expands support by mixing fashion, art, medicine and technology. - Standing with the People of Sudan: Kawahara Naoyuki / Doctor/Founder, RocinantesE61
Standing with the People of Sudan: Kawahara Naoyuki / Doctor/Founder, RocinantesKawahara Naoyuki has been providing medical assistance and more to people in Sudan for nearly 20 years. He talks about the ongoing armed conflict and what he hopes to accomplish with his activities. - Creating a Future With Bamboo: Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo FoundationE62
Creating a Future With Bamboo: Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo FoundationIndonesian social entrepreneur Arief Rabik has launched an eco-business aimed at revitalizing forests and rural economies by planting bamboo with local residents. - Dancing like Anything is Possible: Nakarai Shigeyuki (Shigekix) / BreakdancerE63
Dancing like Anything is Possible: Nakarai Shigeyuki (Shigekix) / BreakdancerNakarai Shigeyuki is a world-class breakdancer touted as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Paris Olympics. He shares his passion for breaking and discusses its unique appeal. - Support for the Suffering: Osa Yukie / Chairperson, Association for Aid and Relief, JapanE64
Support for the Suffering: Osa Yukie / Chairperson, Association for Aid and Relief, JapanOsa Yukie, who has many years of experience working in conflict and disaster zones around the world, is the head of an NGO that is providing aid to victims of the Feb. 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake. - Promote the Joy of Reading: Horiuchi Yoshimi / Founder of Bookworm FoundationE65
Promote the Joy of Reading: Horiuchi Yoshimi / Founder of Bookworm FoundationHoriuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future. - Returning Flags To Heal Wounds of War: Keiko Ziak / Co-Founder, OBON SOCIETYE66
Returning Flags To Heal Wounds of War: Keiko Ziak / Co-Founder, OBON SOCIETYKeiko Ziak is a co-founder of OBON SOCIETY whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed. - Singing Together for Peace: Jenna / Gospel Choir Director, SongwriterE67
Singing Together for Peace: Jenna / Gospel Choir Director, SongwriterIn 2022, Jenna wrote and composed a song called "The Symphony" as a prayer for peace in Ukraine. She talks about the song's success and her drive to bring the world together through gospel music. - Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & ComedianE68
Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & ComedianA specialist in ancient humans, Ella Al-Shamahi explores places understudied by science because of conflict and political instability. She balances this unique job with a passion for comedy. - A Festival of Paper and Light: Takenami Hiroo / Nebuta MasterE69
A Festival of Paper and Light: Takenami Hiroo / Nebuta MasterTakenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world. - Detecting Landmines Using Radar: Sato Motoyuki / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku UniversityE70
Detecting Landmines Using Radar: Sato Motoyuki / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku UniversitySato Motoyuki developed a mine detector that uses radar technology to visualize landmines. It's currently being used in Ukraine and other parts of the world. He talks about his work to clear mines. - 30 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife CameramanE71
30 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife CameramanScottish filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is one of the most famous cameramen in the UK due to his 30 years filming of wildlife in some of the remotest areas of the planet. - Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers UniteE72
Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers UniteAmsterdam-based Makers Unite upcycles life vests once worn by refugees into bags and other products. They also hold workshops to help refugees find employment in the Dutch creative industries. - Protecting Livelihoods amid War: Miyamoto Hideki / Structural Engineer/CEO, Miyamoto InternationalE73
Protecting Livelihoods amid War: Miyamoto Hideki / Structural Engineer/CEO, Miyamoto InternationalRussia's invasion of Ukraine has caused widespread damage, including destroyed houses, schools and hospitals. Structural engineer Miyamoto Hideki is working with local people to repair buildings. - Architecture That Empowers Communities: Sho Yutaka / Architectural DesignerE74
Architecture That Empowers Communities: Sho Yutaka / Architectural DesignerArchitectural designer Sho Yutaka founded a not-for-profit architecture firm in Rwanda that is working to revitalize rural areas through the building of community centers and other projects. - Sparking Young Minds with Movies: Kyoraiseki Saori / President, World Theater ProjectE75
Sparking Young Minds with Movies: Kyoraiseki Saori / President, World Theater ProjectKyoraiseki Saori heads an NPO that screens movies for children in developing countries in the hopes of inspiring them to dream. She talks about how she wants to make a difference in their lives. - The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science anE76
The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science anIn 2022, a research team at OIST announced that they had developed the world's first sustainable system for farming squid. Nakajima Ryuta, a member of this team, shares the secrets of their success. - Kintsugi as a Way of Life: Kiyokawa Hiroki / Lacquer Art RestorerE77
Kintsugi as a Way of Life: Kiyokawa Hiroki / Lacquer Art RestorerKiyokawa Hiroki is working to share the traditional restoration method of "kintsugi" with people in Japan and around the world. He talks about the spirit of sustainability behind the technique. - Protecting Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones: Shoshana Stewart / President, Turquoise MountainE78
Protecting Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones: Shoshana Stewart / President, Turquoise MountainShoshana Stewart is President of Turquoise Mountain, established in 2006, which works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world. - A Sauna for All Five Senses: Goto Netsuko / Aufguss MasterE79
A Sauna for All Five Senses: Goto Netsuko / Aufguss MasterGoto Netsuko is an Aufguss master, the person in charge of circulating air and directing heat inside a sauna. She is one of Japan's best, a true ambassador for the natural sauna experience. - Innovation for a Thirsty World: Maeda Yosuke / Social Entrepreneur/CEO, WOTAE80
Innovation for a Thirsty World: Maeda Yosuke / Social Entrepreneur/CEO, WOTASocial entrepreneur Maeda Yosuke developed an innovative system that can turn wastewater into a water resource. We asked him about his vision and sustainable approach to solving water problems. - Resonate Around the World! Bells of Peace: Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf InternationalE81
Resonate Around the World! Bells of Peace: Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf InternationalFriedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation. Director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima Prefecture. - The Thrill of the Fight: Kurahashi Kae / Japan Wheelchair Rugby Team MemberE82
The Thrill of the Fight: Kurahashi Kae / Japan Wheelchair Rugby Team MemberKurahashi Kae was part of the Japanese wheelchair rugby team that took home the bronze at the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Hear how she overcame a devastating injury to compete on the world stage. - Documenting the Lives of Refugees: Komatsu Yuka / PhotographerE83
Documenting the Lives of Refugees: Komatsu Yuka / PhotographerPhotographer Komatsu Yuka has been documenting the lives of Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey to escape the conflict in Syria, only to now once again find themselves displaced by earthquakes. - Animating the Soul: Taguchi Tomohisa / Animation DirectorE84
Animating the Soul: Taguchi Tomohisa / Animation DirectorIn June 2023, a film directed by Taguchi Tomohisa won the Paul Grimault Award at Annecy, the prestigious international animation festival. Taguchi explains the creative process behind animated film. - An Asian Way To Rebuild "Broken Courage": Chhim Sotheara / PsychiatristE85
An Asian Way To Rebuild "Broken Courage": Chhim Sotheara / PsychiatristCambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide. - Building a Better Future for Refugees: Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka / Founder, WELgeeE86
Building a Better Future for Refugees: Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka / Founder, WELgeeWatanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organization helps match them with jobs that utilize their specialist skills. - An Education Inclusive for Everyone: Jason Arday / Professor of Sociology of EducationE87
An Education Inclusive for Everyone: Jason Arday / Professor of Sociology of EducationProfessor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history this year, when at 37 he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University. - Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental ActivistE89
Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental ActivistAt 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the "Phase-Out" resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause. - Battle Against the Mosquito: Scott O'Neill / CEO, World Mosquito ProgramE90
Battle Against the Mosquito: Scott O'Neill / CEO, World Mosquito ProgramAustralian scientist Scott O'Neill, CEO of the not-for-profit group of companies World Mosquito Program, has worked to protect countless communities from mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue. - Power of the Voices: Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das ComunidadesE91
Power of the Voices: Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das ComunidadesRene Silva dos Santos, a favela native, began the paper "Voz das Comunidades" at 11, sharing local views. He tells us how he underscores the crucial role of disseminating information from the favelas. - Making Cultural Connections on the Stage: Koike Hiroshi / DirectorE92
Making Cultural Connections on the Stage: Koike Hiroshi / DirectorFor over 40 years, Koike Hiroshi, one of Asia's leading directors, has staged innovative productions with artists from around the world. He shares his thoughts on diversity and the creative process. - Bringing Smiles to Ukrainian Children: Chujo Hideto / Director, UsmishkaE93
Bringing Smiles to Ukrainian Children: Chujo Hideto / Director, UsmishkaSince Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chujo Hideto has been working to support children who have been traumatized by the conflict. He talks about how he hopes to make a difference. - Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN AfghanE94
Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN AfghanAfghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future. - The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film DirectorE95
The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film DirectorIn 2023, "ONI: Thunder God's Tale," Japan-born animation film director Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award. He explains its "fear of aliens" theme and his own roots. - Animation as an Anti-Anxiety Therapy: Chen Lianhua / Independent Animation FilmmakerE96
Animation as an Anti-Anxiety Therapy: Chen Lianhua / Independent Animation FilmmakerIndependent animation creator Chen Lianhua describes his creative philosophy as indie animation gains new attention in China, where such programs have gathered major viewership. - A Passion for Chainsawing: Okada Nozomi / Forestry WorkerE97
A Passion for Chainsawing: Okada Nozomi / Forestry WorkerIn 2023, Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship. She talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.