Direct Talk - Season 2 / Year 2017

Season 2 / Year 2017

Episodes

Daniel Barenboim

William J. Perry - Part 1

William J. Perry - Part 2

Li Shuyun

Ton Nu Thi Ninh

Blaine Harden

Oliver Stone

Sanyutei Ryuraku: Laughter Knows No Borders

Izumi Tateno

Ma Jun

Masatoshi Kimata

Vo Trong Nghia

Amon Miyamoto

Wang Xudong: Protecting China's Cultural Heritage

Indira Ranamagar: Ensuring Every Child's Care and Education

Toshiyuki Kiyomiya: Taking Ramen Global

Shunmyo Masuno: Gardens of Zen

Sopheap Pich: Finding Beauty in the World Around Us

Hiroshi Sakata: Originality Is Everything

Joe Hisaishi: The Spirit of Melody

Cynthia Maung: Providing Healthcare for the Most Vulnerable

Mohsen Makhmalbaf: Questioning Democracy

Zhang Fan: Designing the Ideal Chinese Car

Hideo Sawada: Reviving a Theme Park

Koji Endo: Staying Sharp

Wang Jian: Saving Lives with Genetic Science

Mark Fitzpatrick: Preventing Nuclear Proliferation

Saleemul Huq? A Climate Scientist Speaks Out

Brunello Cucinelli: Humanistic Capitalism

Cai Yani: A Recipe for Happiness

Tatsuo Kawada: A Fibers Revolution

Tokujin Yoshioka: Designing the Formless

Joseph Stiglitz: Globalization for All

Dominique de Villepin

Masahiro Shima: Evolution in Knitting

Chikara Mizukami: Taking Wagashi Worldwide

Winnie Byanyima: Fighting Global Poverty

Victor Cha: North Korea - Danger and Hope

Tadahiro Yoshida: Zippers for Everyday Clothes

Yoshihiro Murata: The Essence of Japanese Cuisine

Carlo Petrini: Slow Food - Food Culture is an Act of Love

Jackie Yi-Ru Ying: Open Minds Drive Innovations

Cui Jian: The Godfather of Chinese Rock

Hajime Yoneda: Pursuing Originality

Sebastian Masuda: Pioneer of Kawaii Culture

Chay Lo: Safe Water for All

Amory Lovins: Energy Shift to Renewables

Itsuo Hama: Creating Everyday Comforts

Mika Ninagawa: Exploring Color Aesthetics

Amitav Ghosh: Storytelling in the Era of Climate Crisis

Kikuko Iwai: Restoring Masterpieces

Hiroshi Sakurai: Challenging Conventions

Youk Chhang: Face the Past, Learn from History

Hong Ying: Speaking Out for Chinese Women

Motoko Ishii: Creating New Attractions with Light

Inga Beale: Diversity in a Globalized World

Tadashi Hattori: Doctor on a Mission

Yoichi Nomura: The Wizardry of Japanese Fireworks

Mark Thompson: Bring the Facts to the People

Cheong Koon Hean: Dream Audaciously

Boris Akunin: Russia's Most Successful Villain

Kanze Kiyokazu: Subtle Movements, Lasting Impressions

Philippe Sands: Champion of the Rule of Law

Jiang Qiong Er: A Modern Lifestyle with Traditional Chinese Art

Julie Nelson Davis: Opening Up the World of Ukiyo-e

Hironobu Tsujiguchi: Sweets That Delight the World

Mahar Lagmay: Open Data Save Lives

Junichiro Ikeda: Shipping Firm Tackles Stormy Seas

Makoto Ozone: Life Is a Jazz Session

Conchita Carpio Morales: No One is Above the Law

Philip Craven: The Paralympic Vision

Alejandra Ancheita: Defending Human Rights

Andrew Bolton: Fashion is Art

Noriaki Horikiri: A Global Soy Sauce

Yasuhiko Fujikawa: Ephemeral Beauty at Our Feet

Xavier López Ancona: Learn by Doing

Lionel Barber: The Future of Newspapers

Eriko Horiki: The Potential of Washi

Toshio Suzuki: The Other Man Behind Ghibli

Maritza Morales Casanova: Our Grandmother Earth

Mechai Viravaidya: Take No as a Question

Takeshi Niinami: Shaking Up the Spirits Industry

Salman Khan: Education for the Future

Yuichiro Miura: Defying Limits

Michel Poulain: Keys to Longevity

Fabrizio Parrulli: Fighting against Art Crime

Lin Chiling: Helping Children

Tatsuo Yasunaga: Leading a Sogo Shosha

Eitetsu Hayashi: Drumming Up a New Sound

Ikuko Ishikawa: Picture Books for Children

Lam Tai-Hing: Living Long in Hong Kong

Carlo Doglioni: Minimizing Earthquake Impact

John Hunter: Teaching for World Peace

Benita Chick: Voicing the Concerns of the LGBT

Kanetoshi Oda: Safe Water for the World

Katsuyuki Takatsu: Exploring the Possibilities of Dashi

Yang Xiyu: Talking about North Korea

Chris Yeung: The Fight to Regain Independent Journalism

Shinji Hattori: Becoming a Luxury Brand

Kazuo Iwamura: Children's Bestsellers with International Appeal

Kyaw Zwa Moe: Keep Reaching for Truth

Dominique Ansel: Sweet Creations

Dasho Kinley Dorji: Go Beyond GDP

Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz: At the Frontier of Embryology

Sarita Mishra: Music Will Transform You

Yoshindo Yoshihara: Iron Works of Art

Chi Chia-wei: Fighting to Live True to Yourself

Motoi Oyama: Supporting the World's Runners

Tadanori Yokoo: Living and Breathing Art

Tony Lo: Survival Strategy for a Global Enterprise

Tshering Tempa: Biodiversity Creates Local Livelihood

Yoshiaki Ishizawa: Preserving Historical Sites

Lech Walesa, Part 1: The Age of Words

Lech Walesa, Part 2: A New Kind of Solidarity

Maria Tri Sulistyani: Puppets Can Connect Us

Yoshihide Otomo: The Shape of Music

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Step into The Sky

Wang Shu: Designs for Life and Nature

Yoshinori Kanehana: Manufacturing Through Synergy

Ken Noguchi: Solving the Unattended Problems

Rahimah Abdulrahim: Reject Intolerance, Embrace Diversity

Kathy Willis: Protecting Our Biodiversity

Yuko Igarashi: Growth Through Dance

Toshihiro Nakamura: Improving the Lives of the Impoverished

Izumi Nakamitsu: Making the World a Better Place

Helle Thorning-Schmidt: The Children's Champion

Andrea Hirata: Education Makes Us Human

Hiroyuki Yanagi: The Future of Motorcycles

Sachio Yoshioka: Long-ago Colors of Japan

Chen Liangzhong: Supporting Wildlife

Julia Gillard: Champion of Education

Satoru Matsuzaki: Making Good Living a Reality

Toshiyuki Inoko: Changing the World with Digital

Jan Woerner: International Man of Space

Peter Piot: Preventing Pandemics

Theo Jansen: The Art of Synthetic Lifeforms

Hidekichi Shigemoto: A New Ink Wash Tradition

Eqbal Dauqan: Support Refugee Scientists

Harun Khan: Religious Tolerance and Speaking out Against Terror

Seiji Yamamoto: Ingredients Tell the Story

Tadao Kamei: Architecture That Embraces Its Environment

Jeremy Farrar: Improving the Health of the World

Eswar Prasad: China's Global Ambitions

Kazuo Ishiguro: Literature Binds Our Divided World

Rumiko Obata: Sake as an Island Ambassador

Akihiko Reizei: Bridging the Gap

Ian Condry: Learning from Japanese Subculture

Steve Aoki: Pursuing Opportunities to Make People Happy
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