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NHK World (JP)
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Running
Start:
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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S2026E21 - Staking It All on a Single Thrust: Kosaka Kunpei / Spearfisher
Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear.
Air Date: 09 Jun 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E22 - Connecting the Past, Present, and Future: Kanade Hamamoto / Photographer
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Air Date: 16 Jun 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E23 - Securing Our Food Future: Kambayashi Takashi / Social Entrepreneur
Kambayashi Takashi has developed a smart pig farming system that leverages the latest AI technology to improve production efficiency. He talks about how it works and his vision for the future.
Air Date: 23 Jun 2026 22:00 (CDT)