Direct Talk

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Hat and headpiece designer Hizume Nobuki talks about creating magical hats that make their wearer happy.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho discusses the art of crafting global hits and the unique features of idol group music.

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He also talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Japanese designer Sugiura Mitsuyoshi discusses transforming vintage kimonos into contemporary fashion statements and revitalizing a traditional industry.

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

Akio Fujimoto talks about his passion for filmmaking after his film was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

Ohtake Makiko, recipient of a 2025 NASA award for her outstanding contributions to Solar System exploration, discusses her research into the origins of the Earth and the Moon.

Ito Junji, a globally renowned horror manga artist, discusses the inspiration behind his distinctive artworks.

Photographer Otani Sho discusses being the first Japanese to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the International Photography Awards and his passion for photographing small sea creatures.

Director Hiraoka Kasumi discusses her unique approach of blending social critique with fantasy-inspired narratives after winning an award at the VerticalMovie Festival 2025.

Yoshioka Hideto discusses his tenure leading the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei discusses the opening ceremony he directed for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics and the potential of physical expression.

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

Magician Ibuki discusses his rise to success as the first Japanese winner of a prestigious magic competition and his method for creating original tricks.

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Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

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Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

Atsuko Okatsuka, a US-based stand-up comedian, discusses her motivation for pursuing comedy and finding humor in the hardships of being a minority.

Umemoto Ayaka, captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team, shares her mission to win gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning ``The Night of Baba Yaga,`` discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humor helped her earn widespread recognition.

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He also talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

Blacksmith Kurosaki Yu, specializing in Echizen cutlery, discusses his work and why his crafts are sought after by chefs around the world.

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a rakugo storyteller who breaks new ground by reinterpreting the traditional art form from a woman's perspective, shares her message for modern audiences.

Inoue Hiroko discusses how her NGO has been running exchange programs for young people from Israel, Palestine and Japan for 20 years. She talks about their goals and her hope for peace.

World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki discusses the techniques he uses to create realistic and thrilling action sequences.

Yoshida Katsuji, a recipient of the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his work in Laos, reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

Photographer Ishikawa Mao discusses her personal journey and explains the intentions behind her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

Nail artist Kawajiri Mei discusses the inspiration behind her work. She explains how her imagination and unique sense of humor helped her earn widespread recognition.

Matsuo Takahiro has gained international recognition for installations that fuse light with cutting-edge technology. He talks about how he creates his one-of-a-kind light art.

No episode description is available yet.

Otani Akira, author of the Dagger Award-winning ``The Night of Baba Yaga,`` discusses the inspirations behind her work and the complex themes she explores.

Kadota Shunji, president of the Mainstream Association of Persons with Disabilities, discusses his journey and ongoing efforts to empower people with disabilities.

Ishigaki Yo introduces a gaming device designed to improve children's vision, sharing his philosophy on creating products that benefit society.

Umemoto Ayaka, captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team, shares her mission to win gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics.

Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.

Hosono Hitomi discusses techniques and inspirations to design her highly acclaimed botanical-themed ceramics.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year; how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

Magician Ibuki discusses his rise to success as the first Japanese winner of a prestigious magic competition and his method for creating original tricks.

Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei discusses the opening ceremony he directed for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics and the potential of physical expression.

No episode description is available yet.

In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity.

Architect Sejima Kazuyo discusses her style of creating open spaces and her architectural philosophy.

Kambayashi Takashi discusses using AI to improve the production efficiency of a smart pig farming system and revolutionizing the future of food.

Yoshioka Hideto discusses his tenure leading the international NGO Japan Heart for over 20 years, providing free medical support in developing nations. He shares plans to establish a hub for paediatric care in Cambodia.

Director Hiraoka Kasumi discusses her unique approach of blending social critique with fantasy-inspired narratives after winning an award at the VerticalMovie Festival 2025.

Photographer Otani Sho discusses being the first Japanese to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the International Photography Awards and his passion for photographing small sea creatures.

Ohtake Makiko, recipient of a 2025 NASA award for her outstanding contributions to Solar System exploration, discusses her research into the origins of the Earth and the Moon.

Akio Fujimoto talks about his passion for filmmaking after his film was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

No episode description is available yet.

Ito Junji, a globally renowned horror manga artist, discusses the inspiration behind his distinctive artworks.

Dentist Matsumoto Toshihide discusses protecting the lives of children from Myanmar through oral care and distributing toothbrushes in evacuation shelters lacking medical facilities.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Musician Ichiko Aoba discusses why her sound captivates international audiences despite language barriers.

Yasuda Kan discusses the power of sculpture, following his receipt of the 2025 Isamu Noguchi Award for innovation and global cultural exchange.

Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Niizawa Iwao, a four-year prestigious sake award winner, discusses his approach to brewing and the role of sake in a meal.

Japanese designer Sugiura Mitsuyoshi discusses transforming vintage kimonos into contemporary fashion statements and revitalizing a traditional industry.

Songwriter Yamamoto Sho discusses the art of crafting global hits and the unique features of idol group music.

Hat and headpiece designer Hizume Nobuki talks about creating magical hats that make their wearer happy.

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

Kitajima Masaaki discusses his paper on how the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked by monitoring wastewater, exploring its impact on infectious disease control.

Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste to combat desertification in Niger.

Photographer Ishikawa Mao discusses her personal journey and explains the intentions behind her work documenting the lives of people in Okinawa.

Yoshida Katsuji, a recipient of the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award for his work in Laos, reveals what makes cave exploration compelling.

World-class stuntman Obikane Nobuyuki discusses the techniques he uses to create realistic and thrilling action sequences.

Hayashiya Tsuruko, a rakugo storyteller who breaks new ground by reinterpreting the traditional art form from a woman's perspective, shares her message for modern audiences.

Blacksmith Kurosaki Yu, specializing in Echizen cutlery, discusses his work and why his crafts are sought after by chefs around the world.