DIRECT TALK(VISION VIBES) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Oct 30 2024 112 ep. 15 mins 50

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In-depth interviews with people leading the way and changing the world every day. NHK WORLD-JAPAN's podcast series featuring interviews previously aired on television.

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Building for Eternity: Thomas Rau / Architect and Founder of RAU Architects

Oct 30 2024 9 mins

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka Prefecture. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Economy, Environment, Future, Global issues, Sustainability

Learning From Human Library: Ronni Abergel / Founder of Human Library

Oct 16 2024 12 mins

The Human Library's human "books" share on topics they care about, and those who "read" ask them questions. We spoke with its founder, Ronni Abergel. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Humanity, Inclusion, LGBTQ, Racism

Building Bridges Towards Inclusion: Elton Ilirjani / CEO, The HeadHunter Group

Oct 02 2024 10 mins

Elton Ilirjani is CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Business, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Equality, Gender, Inclusion, LGBTQ

Giving Trees a Second Life: Mira Nakashima / Furniture Designer

Sep 18 2024 10 mins

Woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Environment, Nature, Sustainability

Fighting to Make Sumo More Accessible: Steve Pateman / President, British Sumo Federation

Sep 04 2024 8 mins

Steve Pateman is fighting to make Sumo more accessible by encouraging individuals typically sidelined from sports to try it for free. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Humanity, Inclusion, Sports

Revealing the True Horrors of the Atomic Bomb: Leslie Sussan / Anti-Nuclear Activist

Jul 31 2024 12 mins

Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb that filmed in Japan. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communication, Education, History, Humanity, Journalism

Giving People Back Their Dignity on the Net: Anna-Lena von Hodenberg / Social Entrepreneur

Jul 17 2024 10 mins

Anna-Lena von Hodenberg is the founder of Germany's first organization to fight digital violence. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Future, Global issues, Human rights, Journalism, Technology

Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant

Jul 03 2024 10 mins

Autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt talks about bringing authentic autism representation to the theater. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Diversity, Entartainment, Inclusion, Music

War and the Power of Music: Paul Chihara / Composer

Jun 19 2024 10 mins

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music heard at an internment camp as a child. What does music mean to him? Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, History, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

Slaughter-Free Meat for a Sustainable Future: Uma Valeti / CEO, Founder of UPSIDE Foods

Jun 05 2024 9 mins

Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Environment, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, Sustainability, Technology