Chatroom Japan - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesNov 7, 2022 - Jan 30, 2026
Episodes
Season 1Episode 13 min
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 community. The project is inspiring some young Africans to pursue their own dreams.
Nov 7, 2022
Season 1Episode 23 min
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 insight did he gain from his experience?
Jan 2, 2023
Season 1Episode 33 min
Homework Challenges
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.
Jan 9, 2023
Season 1Episode 43 min
Parental Styles
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.
Mar 3, 2023
Season 1Episode 53 min
Family Matters
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.
Mar 6, 2023
Season 1Episode 63 min
A Shop for All
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Season 1Episode 73 min
Embracing Natural Hair
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.
Apr 28, 2023
Season 1Episode 83 min
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 Fukushima continues to suffer following the 2011 disaster.
Jun 12, 2023
Season 1Episode 93 min
A Missing Piece of Happiness
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.
Jun 19, 2023
Season 1Episode 103 min
In Pursuit of Sustainable Fashion
Jul 7, 2023
Season 1Episode 113 min
Can Tradition Inspire a Green Future?
Jul 14, 2023
Season 1Episode 123 min
Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids
A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan, teaches taekwondo to children. Their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.
Sep 4, 2023
Season 1Episode 133 min
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 for themselves here? Or are they planning to go back abroad? Let's find out!
Sep 18, 2023
Season 1Episode 143 min
My Life in Fukushima
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.
Nov 11, 2023
Season 1Episode 153 min
An Education Chance Opens the World
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?
Dec 4, 2023
Season 1Episode 163 min
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 navigating the differences between the two cultures.
Dec 11, 2023
Season 1Episode 173 min
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 nuclear accident. She is working to change that image.
Dec 25, 2023
Season 1Episode 183 min
What Do You Do When a Major Earthquake Occurs?
Feb 2, 2024
Season 1Episode 193 min
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. If you're new to Japan and faced similar challenges, tell us.
Feb 19, 2024
Season 1Episode 203 min
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 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.
Feb 26, 2024
Season 1Episode 213 min
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 elderly residents and their families peace of mind.
Feb 26, 2024
Season 1Episode 223 min
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 from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes.
Mar 4, 2024
Season 1Episode 233 min
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 their international background.
Apr 19, 2024
Season 1Episode 243 min
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 space for mothers to not only relax, but also get their own business ideas off the ground.
Apr 26, 2024
Season 1Episode 253 min
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 them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.
Jun 21, 2024
Season 1Episode 263 min
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 to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists.
Jul 26, 2024
Season 1Episode 273 min
A Word That Offers Comfort
Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.
Aug 2, 2024
Season 1Episode 283 min
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 that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on.
Aug 16, 2024
Season 1Episode 293 min
I Was Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
Oct 25, 2024
Season 1Episode 303 min
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 giving back to the community embodies the spirit of the Way of the Sword, or kendo.
Nov 29, 2024
Season 1Episode 313 min
Cooking is Love
Dec 27, 2024
Season 1Episode 323 min
A Place for Compassion and Connection
Jan 24, 2025
Season 1Episode 333 min
From Pollution to Solution
Feb 28, 2025
Season 1Episode 343 min
Traditional Architecture: Standing Strong
Apr 25, 2025
Season 1Episode 353 min
Real Name, Real Me
Jun 27, 2025
Season 1Episode 363 min
A Voice for Medical Care
Jul 11, 2025
Season 1Episode 373 min
A Place to Say Tadaima
Oct 3, 2025
Season 1Episode 383 min
Empathy During Disasters
Jan 30, 2026
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