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<p>YouTuber Oshaberi George talks how he built a following, communication, integrating into Japan, and what foreigners misunderstand about the country. What does it take to belong here?</p><p>Twenty Minutes With… is a...

<p>Veteran French journalist explores a nation's soul through films, trains, and everyday life.</p><p>In this interview, he explains how discovering Yoji Yamada and the Tora san film series shaped the way he understands...

<p>The Reutter family talks life, faith, and raising children in Japan — an American family of six documenting everyday family life, public schools, and cross-cultural living through their YouTube channel Life in Japan...

<p>GEM Talks founder Kanako Date talks heritage, global education, and the arts — from opera stages to traditional Japanese dance, law school to youth empowerment. What does it take to stand between worlds and still...

<p>Check the link below to stream with English captions.</p><p>https://youtu.be/5qEjeRgaf4U</p><p>What does it mean to be a Buddhist monk in modern Japan? Myoshun Tsuji, the executive manager of Nara’s UNESCO-listed...

<p>American-born comedian Nick Niisan talks comedy, language mix-ups, and life in Japan’s entertainment world — from culture shock to cracking jokes across borders. What does it take to turn being "the foreign guy" into...

<p>In this episode of 20 Minutes With..., JAPAN Forward reporters Daniel Manning and Kenji Yoshida discuss their journeys in Japan, contrasts between Japanese and South Korean media, and what drew them to JAPAN Forward...

<p>Check the link below to stream with English captions.</p><p>https://youtu.be/9T6nJZr7wVg</p><p>What does it take to share Japan's sake tradition with the world? Dassai president Kazuhiro Sakurai and kimono ambassador...

<p>Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalization between Japan and South Korea, retired Yonsei University professor and South Korean sociologist Dr. Lew Seok-choon shares his insights on the evolving...

<p>Illustrator and NHK reporter Kailene Falls talks Japanese food, design, and culture — from watercolor travel guides to TV reporting, and why she made food her niche. What does it take to share Japan with the world...

<p>Former British Museum curator Paul Martin talks Japanese swords — who buys them, how to spot fakes, samurai myths in movies, and the future of swordsmithing in Japan. Can this centuries-old tradition survive in the...

<p>Japan faces population decline, labor shortages, geopolitical volatility, and climate threats.</p><p>Political scientist and former Diet member Mieko Nakabayashi says it's time to rethink how the country approaches...

<p>This month, we sit down with kimono influencer and fashion ambassador Sheila Cliffe as she shares her fascinating journey through the ever-evolving world of kimono. </p><p>From her first brush with the garment to her...

<p>We welcome Jason Halayko, a seasoned photographer, to talk about his journey through the ever-evolving field. From his early days to where he is now, Jason shares his passion, tips for beginners, and insights into...

<p>In our first episode, Japan Forward's Editor-in-Chief Yasuo Naito, shares what it takes to launch a new bilingual media outlet in Japan.</p><p>Check the link below to stream with English...