In her novels, Julie Otsuka preserves memories of Japanese-American.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Creativity, Culture, Education, History, Literature, Racism

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Miyuki Williams is co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Treatment

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Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, long inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry, creates cutting edge puppets for the hit play "My Neighbour Totoro."

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Entertainment, Inspiration

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Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó, the central figure behind the development of mRNA vaccines, talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery,illness, Nature, Medicine, Pandemic, Science, Technology

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Gerardo Garcia is using cutting edge technology to save 'Cinderella species', which are endangered animals that are typically overlooked.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

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Executive Director of the Asian American Federation talks about the rights and wellbeing of Asian Americans and democratic engagement.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Culture, Equality, Mental Health, Multicultural, Pandemic, Racism

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With a superhero blockbuster and other animated films, Hollywood director John Aoshima brings his Japanese heritage to a global audience.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Diversity, Entertainment

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Peter Cuong Franklin, the chef of a renowned restaurant in Vietnam shares his philosophy on the modern Vietnamese cuisine he creates.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Culture, Discovery, History, Inspiration, Refugees

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Born in Ghana, Fred Swaniker, lived across Africa and realized that good leadership is key to a nation's success.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Business, Economy, Educationm, Entrepreneur, Future

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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

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