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EP1 Tuning in to the community Nov 07, 2022

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.

EP2 50 Job Rejections Changed My Life Jan 02, 2023

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?

EP3 Homework Challenges Jan 09, 2023

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.

EP4 Parental Styles Mar 03, 2023

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.

EP5 Family Matters Mar 06, 2023

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.

EP6 A Shop for All Mar 24, 2023

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.

EP7 Embracing Natural Hair Apr 28, 2023

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.

EP8 Fukushima's Warm Welcome Jun 12, 2023

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.

EP9 A Missing Piece of Happiness Jun 19, 2023

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.

EP10 In Pursuit of Sustainable Fashion Aug 07, 2023

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.

EP11 Can Tradition Inspire a Green Future? Aug 14, 2023

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.

EP12 Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids Sep 04, 2023

A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.

EP13 Life after School - Stay or Go? Sep 18, 2023

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!

EP14 My Life in Fukushima Nov 11, 2023

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.

EP15 An Education Chance Opens the World Dec 04, 2023

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?

EP16 Empowering Kids Through Song Dec 11, 2023

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.

EP17 My Eco-Friendly Farm Dec 25, 2023

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.

EP18 What Do You Do When a Major Earthquake Occurs? Feb 04, 2024

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.

EP19 Finding an Apartment in Japan Is Too Hard! Feb 19, 2024

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.

EP20 The Local "Sento" - More Than a Bath Feb 26, 2024

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.

EP21 How Do You Care for Loved Ones as They age? Feb 26, 2024

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.

EP22 Things I learned from the Kumamoto Quakes Mar 04, 2024

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.

EP23 Are You Proud of Your International Background? Apr 19, 2024

A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.

EP24 Do You Have Your Own "Me Time"? Apr 26, 2024

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.

EP25 My Temple, My Sanctuary Jun 21, 2024

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.

EP26 Dreams of Mt. Fuji: Hard and Rewarding Jul 26, 2024

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.

EP27 A Word That Offers Comfort Aug 02, 2024

Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.

EP28 Learning More Than Skills from Woodblock Prints Aug 16, 2024

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.

EP29 I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin Aug 25, 2024

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.

EP30 Bridging Smalltown Dojos with the World Nov 29, 2024

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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Chatroom Japan is a platform for NHK WORLD-JAPAN to engage with international residents in Japan. The public broadcaster aims to develop a new relationship with these viewers and, together, explore ways to make their lives better.

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