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NHK World (JP)
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2016-04-04
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Direct and in-depth. Interviews with leaders, visionaries, artists and pioneers who shape Asia and the world.
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S2025E71 - Writing to Make a Dent in the World: Otani Akira / Author
In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UK's prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation - a first for a Japanese author. She talks about the inspiration behind her work.
Air Date: 05 Nov 2025 04:45 (CDT)
S2025E72 - Believe in Yourself All the Way: Umemoto Ayaka / Captain, Japan Women's National Deaf Volleyball Team
Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.
Air Date: 12 Nov 2025 04:45 (CDT)
S2025E73 - Making the World Laugh: Atsuko Okatsuka / Stand-up Comedian
Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.
Air Date: 19 Nov 2025 04:45 (CDT)