Broadcast date
07-11-2022 • 30 episodes
Episodes of this season
1. Tuning in to the community
event 2022-11-07 • schedule 3m
A Ghanaian entrepreneur and 33-year resident of Japan launched an online radio station as a way of giving back to the community. The project is inspiring some young Africans to pursue their own dreams.
2. 50 Job Rejections Changed My Life
event 2023-01-02 • schedule 3m
Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience?
3. Homework Challenges
event 2023-01-09 • schedule 3m
Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.
4. Parental Styles
event 2023-03-03 • schedule 3m
Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares her joy of raising children in rural Japan.
5. Family Matters
event 2023-03-06 • schedule 3m
In the latest edition of Chatroom Japan, NHK WORLD-JAPAN visits a Brazilian community in Shimane Prefecture. The locals discuss life in a foreign country, and why they always put family above all else.
6. A Shop for All
event 2023-03-24 • schedule 3m
Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in Izumo City, western Japan. He sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free.
7. Embracing Natural Hair
event 2023-04-28 • schedule 3m
Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.
8. Fukushima's Warm Welcome
event 2023-06-12 • schedule 3m
Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.
9. A Missing Piece of Happiness
event 2023-06-19 • schedule 3m
Tokyo couple Greg Dvorak and Ono Kenji say Japan is preventing them from fulfilling something essential for their long-term happiness. They want the country to legalize same-sex marriage.
10. In Pursuit of Sustainable Fashion
event 2023-08-07 • schedule 3m
Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya traveled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. Now, he works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.
11. Can Tradition Inspire a Green Future?
event 2023-08-14 • schedule 3m
Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing. He explores a Japanese tradition in the hopes of finding inspiration.
12. Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids
event 2023-09-04 • schedule 3m
A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.
13. Life after School - Stay or Go?
event 2023-09-18 • schedule 3m
Rika met with a group of international students to hear about their experiences and plans in Japan. Do they see a future for themselves here? Or are they planning to go back abroad? Let's find out!
14. My Life in Fukushima
event 2023-11-11 • schedule 3m
We set up our "chatroom" in Fukushima Prefecture. Four local residents from different backgrounds participated. We asked them their views on Fukushima, and what they thought about the 2011 disaster. Let's hear about their lives in Fukushima.
15. An Education Chance Opens the World
event 2023-12-04 • schedule 3m
Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life. What insights did she gain?
16. Empowering Kids Through Song
event 2023-12-11 • schedule 3m
A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
17. My Eco-Friendly Farm
event 2023-12-25 • schedule 3m
A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image.
18. What Do You Do When a Major Earthquake Occurs?
event 2024-02-04 • schedule 3m
A major earthquake struck central Japan on January 1. We hear from three Brazilians who were affected by the quake. What can we do to prepare for disasters? Please share your thoughts with us.
19. Finding an Apartment in Japan Is Too Hard!
event 2024-02-19 • schedule 3m
A young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled. If you're new to Japan and faced similar challenges, tell us.
20. The Local "Sento" - More Than a Bath
event 2024-02-26 • schedule 3m
Have you ever been to a sento? Christian Dimmer, a German urbanist living in Japan, focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses. It is common these days in our society to live alone or in single-family units. He hopes that people can rediscover the value of the community communication nourished by public bathhouses.
21. How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They age?
event 2024-02-26 • schedule 3m
A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and his diverse staff to give elderly residents and their families peace of mind.
22. Things I learned from the Kumamoto Quakes
event 2024-03-04 • schedule 3m
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes.
23. Are You Proud of Your International Background?
event 2024-04-19 • schedule 3m
A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.
24. Do You Have Your Own "Me Time"?
event 2024-04-26 • schedule 3m
All moms need some "me time." And that's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto Prefecture established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to not only relax, but also get their own business ideas off the ground.
25. My Temple, My Sanctuary
event 2024-06-21 • schedule 5m
A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country. He believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.
26. Dreams of Mt. Fuji: Hard and Rewarding
event 2024-07-26 • schedule 5m
Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists.
27. A Word That Offers Comfort
event 2024-08-02 • schedule 3m
Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.
28. Learning More Than Skills from Woodblock Prints
event 2024-08-16 • schedule 5m
David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.
29. I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
event 2024-08-25 • schedule 5m
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born. Chuk Besher knows what that's like. It made him ask questions about identity and diversity.
30. Bridging Smalltown Dojos with the World
event 2024-11-29 • schedule 5m
A town in Shizuoka Prefecture is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico, thanks to Kiwi kendoka Graham Sayer. He says giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword, or kendo.
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