Seasons & Episodes
Tuning in to the Community
A Ghanaian entrepreneur and 33-year resident of Japan launched an online radio station as a way of giving back to the co
50 Job Rejections Changed My Life
Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What i
Homework Challenges
Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always h
Parental Styles
Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares
Family Matters
In the latest edition of Chatroom Japan, NHK WORLD-JAPAN visits a Brazilian community in Shimane Prefecture. The locals
A Shop for All
Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in Izumo City, western Japan. He sells all sorts of imported g
Embracing Natural Hair
Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside he
Fukushima's Warm Welcome
Xu Quanyi sees it as his mission to promote the charm of Fukushima. Sharing his stories is how he counters the stigma Fu
A Missing Piece of Happiness
Tokyo couple Greg Dvorak and Ono Kenji say Japan is preventing them from fulfilling something essential for their long-t
In Pursuit of Sustainable Fashion
Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya traveled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. Now
Can Tradition Inspire a Green Future?
Aditya Sharma seeks a sustainable balance between protecting the planet and meeting consumer demand for clothing. He exp
Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids
A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids d
Life after School - Stay or Go?
Rika met with a group of international students to hear about their experiences and plans in Japan. Do they see a future
My Life in Fukushima
We set up our "chatroom" in Fukushima Prefecture. Four local residents from different backgrounds participated. We asked
An Education Chance Opens the World
Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international stude
Empowering Kids Through Song
A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigati
My Eco-Friendly Farm
A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The town was affected by the 2011 nucl
What Do You Do When a Major Earthquake Occurs?
A major earthquake struck central Japan on January 1. We hear from three Brazilians who were affected by the quake. What
Finding an Apartment in Japan Is Too Hard!
A young man from Vietnam is using his own struggles finding an apartment in Japan to help other foreigners get settled.
The Local "Sento" - More Than a Bath
Have you ever been to a sento? Christian Dimmer, a German urbanist living in Japan, focuses on the community-building po
How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They Age?
A Nepalese nursing home manager in Fukuoka Prefecture harnesses his background in IT and his diverse staff to give elder
Things I Learned from the Kumamoto Quakes
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you fro
Are You Proud of Your International Background?
A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in thei
Do You Have Your Own "Me Time"?
All moms need some "me time." And that's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto Prefecture established Mamo Heart, a sp
My Temple, My Sanctuary
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
Dreams of Mt. Fuji: Hard and Rewarding
Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came t
A Word That Offers Comfort
Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural
Learning More Than Skills from Woodblock Prints
David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and
I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born. Chuk Besher knows what that's like. It made him ask
Bridging Smalltown Dojos with the World
A town in Shizuoka Prefecture is drawing visitors from Australia to Mexico, thanks to Kiwi kendoka Graham Sayer. He says
Cooking is Love
When a huge earthquake hit Japan's Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, 2024, an Italian resident of the country rushed to
A Place for Compassion and Connection
The Buddhist temple Daionji has served as a refuge for Vietnamese in Japan facing challenges related to work and daily l
From Pollution to Solution
Cahyo Laksono is passionate about carbon neutrality. The PhD student sees an opportunity to reuse carbon dioxide emissio
Traditional Architecture: Standing Strong
The number of traditional Japanese carpenters is dwindling, but American Jon Stollenmeyer is helping to keep their style
Real Name, Real Me
Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling
A Voice for Medical Care
Bui Thi Le Dung is a medical interpreter passionate about supporting Vietnamese residents in Japan. She provides her ser
A Place to Say Tadaima
Wang Yuan Wei knows what it’s like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where
Empathy During Disasters
How would you reach out to the person next to you in times of disaster? That is the question Amy Takebe asks her student
Agriculture Has Great Potential
How can farming in Japan be made more exciting? That question drives a farmer from Indonesia who sees potential to help
Let Your Music Be Heard
Rafael Kinoshita teaches music to children with roots overseas, creating a space where they can have fun, build confiden
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