Is Direct Talk coming back?
Direct Talk (2016–present) on NHK World
The answer: Between seasons — last episode April 8, 2026, no return date announced yet.
11seasons
1253episodes
About Direct Talk
The show is currently between seasons on NHK World; the most recent episode aired on April 8, 2026. No return date has been announced yet.
Direct Talk is a television series that has been airing since April 4, 2016. It features interviews with leaders, visionaries, artists, and pioneers who influence Asia and the world, providing in-depth discussions on various topics.
Each episode has a runtime of approximately 12 minutes, and the show has produced multiple seasons over the years, with the most recent season concluding in April 2026.
Direct Talk episode schedule
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Aired · 1253
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | S2026·E16 | Reimagining Sake as a Dining Companion: Niizawa Iwao / Sake Brewery President |
| April 1, 2026 | S2026·E15 | Artwork That Embraces the Heart: Ushioda Kazuya / Painter |
| March 27, 2026 | S2026·E14 | The Sculptor of the Soul: Yasuda Kan / Sculptor |
| March 26, 2026 | S2026·E13 | Believe in Music: Ichiko Aoba / Musician |
| March 25, 2026 | S2026·E12 | Toothbrushing for a Better Tomorrow: Matsumoto Toshihide / Dentist |
| March 24, 2026 | S2026·E11 | Weaving Realism into Fiction: Fujimoto Akio / Film Director |
| March 18, 2026 | S2026·E10 | Scrutinizing the Universe Through Lunar Rocks: Ohtake Makiko / Planetary Scientist |
| March 11, 2026 | S2026·E9 | Horror Manga That Transcend Borders: Ito Junji / Horror Manga Artist |
| March 4, 2026 | S2026·E8 | Searching for Beauty in the Night Sea: Otani Sho / Underwater Photographer |
| February 25, 2026 | S2026·E7 | Visual Storytelling That Stirs the Soul: Hiraoka Kasumi / Film Director |
| February 18, 2026 | S2026·E6 | Going Beyond Social Norms: Katayama Mari / Artist |
| February 11, 2026 | S2026·E5 | Establishing a Pediatric Hub in Asia: Yoshioka Hideto / Pediatric Surgeon |
| February 4, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Connecting Architecture, People, and Nature: Sejima Kazuyo / Architect |
| January 28, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Considering Our Future Through Dinosaur Research: Kobayashi Yoshitsugu / Paleontologist / Professor, Hokkaido University |
| January 21, 2026 | S2026·E2 | A World Where Deafness Is Not a Barrier: Kondo Ryohei / Dancer, Choreographer |
| January 7, 2026 | S2026·E1 | The Beauty of Nature's Tiny Treasures: Seto Momoko / Film Director |
| December 31, 2025 | S2025·E79 | Conquering the World with Revolutionary Magic: Ibuki / Magician |
| December 24, 2025 | S2025·E78 | Connecting the World Through Board Games: Hayashi Hisashi / Game Designer |
| December 17, 2025 | S2025·E77 | Exquisite Creations Inspired by Nature: Hosono Hitomi / Ceramic Artist |
| December 10, 2025 | S2025·E76 | Sharing a Unique Voice with the World: TiA / Gospel Singer |
| December 3, 2025 | S2025·E75 | Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes: Ito Satomi / Costume Designer |
| November 26, 2025 | S2025·E74 | A Device That Improves Children's Vision: Ishigaki Yo / Design Engineer / Professor, The University of Electro-Communications |
| November 19, 2025 | S2025·E73 | Making the World Laugh: Atsuko Okatsuka / Stand-up Comedian |
| November 12, 2025 | S2025·E72 | Believe in Yourself All the Way: Umemoto Ayaka / Captain, Japan Women's National Deaf Volleyball Team |
| November 5, 2025 | S2025·E71 | Writing to Make a Dent in the World: Otani Akira / Author |
| October 29, 2025 | S2025·E70 | A Drop of Hope for Peace: Inoue Hiroko / President, NGO Helping Children in the Holy Land |
| October 22, 2025 | S2025·E69 | Self-Reliance for a More Fulfilling Life: Kadota Shunji / President, Mainstream Association |
| October 15, 2025 | S2025·E68 | Freedom at the Fingertips: Kawajiri Mei / Nail Artist |
| October 8, 2025 | S2025·E67 | Using Sound to Prevent Animal Accidents: Tsuji Masachika / Specially Assigned Professor, Okayama University of Science |
| October 1, 2025 | S2025·E66 | The Magician of Light: Matsuo Takahiro / Artist |
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| September 24, 2025 | S2025·E65 | Crafting the Ultimate Kitchen Knife: Kurosaki Yu / Blacksmith |
| September 17, 2025 | S2025·E64 | Reinterpreting Rakugo from a Woman's Perspective: Hayashiya Tsuruko / Rakugo Storyteller |
| September 10, 2025 | S2025·E63 | Courage Through Video Game Soundtracks: Shimomura Yoko / Composer |
| September 3, 2025 | S2025·E62 | Giving Your All for a Moment's Action: Obikane Nobuyuki / Stunt Performer |
| August 27, 2025 | S2025·E61 | Discovering an Unknown World: Yoshida Katsuji / Cave Explorer |
| August 20, 2025 | S2025·E60 | Love, Anger, and Okinawa: Ishikawa Mao / Photographer |
| August 13, 2025 | S2025·E59 | Halting Desertification with Waste: Oyama Shuichi / Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature / Kyoto University Graduate School |
| August 6, 2025 | S2025·E58 | Wastewater Research for Public Health: Kitajima Masaaki / Project Professor, Research Center for Water Environment Technology, The University of Tokyo |
| July 30, 2025 | S2025·E57 | Music Beyond Genres: Sumino Hayato / Pianist |
| July 23, 2025 | S2025·E56 | Adapting Anime Costumes for Live-Action: Nakahara Sachiko / Stylist and Costume Designer |
| July 16, 2025 | S2025·E55 | Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge: Yoshida Miyako / Artistic Director |
| July 9, 2025 | S2025·E54 | Breaking the Bonsai Mold: Kimura Masahiko / Bonsai Artist |
| July 2, 2025 | S2025·E53 | Turning Ghana's E-Waste into Treasures: Nagasaka Mago / Artist |
| June 25, 2025 | S2025·E52 | Observing is Living: Soda Kazuhiro / Filmmaker |
| June 18, 2025 | S2025·E51 | Capturing Movement and Sense of Touch: Mizushiri Yoriko / Animation Artist |
| June 11, 2025 | S2025·E50 | Illuminating the World with Hanabi: Saito Kentaro / Pyrotechnician |
| June 4, 2025 | S2025·E49 | A Suitcase that Leads the Way: Asakawa Chieko / Computer Scientist |
| May 28, 2025 | S2025·E48 | The Heart of the Sutra Remixed: Akasaka Yogetsu / Meditation Music Artist, Zen Buddhist Priest |
| May 7, 2025 | S2025·E47 | Connecting the Past and Future: Sekiguchi Itaru / Organ Builder |
| April 30, 2025 | S2025·E46 | Music That Nourishes the Soul: Yoshida Hirofumi / Conductor |
| April 23, 2025 | S2025·E45 | Picture Books for Children and Adults Alike: Miyakoshi Akiko / Picture Book Author |
| April 16, 2025 | S2025·E44 | Training Dogs to Save Lives Around the World: Murase Hidehiro / IRO Representative of Asia |
| March 28, 2025 | S2025·E43 | Cracking the Complexity of Long COVID: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University |
| March 28, 2025 | S2025·E41 | Journalism for Humanity: Lesley Blume / Journalist and Author |
| March 28, 2025 | S2025·E42 | Tech to Predict Crime: Kajita Mami / Founder & CEO of Singular Perturbations |
| March 27, 2025 | S2025·E38 | Bamboo for Revitalization: Singgih Susilo Kartono / Founder and Designer, Spedagi |
| March 27, 2025 | S2025·E39 | Sculpting Hope Beyond Centuries: Sotoo Etsuro / Sculptor of the Sagrada Familia |
| March 27, 2025 | S2025·E40 | Fight for Me, Fight for All Women: Clarisse Agbegnenou / Judoka |
| March 26, 2025 | S2025·E37 | Shaping the Future of Coffee With Direct Trade: Goto Masashi / CEO of TYPICA |
| March 26, 2025 | S2025·E36 | Being Bicultural in Hollywood: Miyagawa Eriko / Film & TV Producer |
| March 25, 2025 | S2025·E35 | Tradition and Innovation in Sake Brewing: Noguchi Naohiko / Sake Master Brewer |
| March 24, 2025 | S2025·E34 | A Home That Transcends Language and Identity: Afuso Michie / President, ABC Japan |
| March 21, 2025 | S2025·E32 | Reclaiming Opera With New Perspectives: Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director |
| March 21, 2025 | S2025·E33 | Overcoming Infertility Together: Yamauchi Anna / Founder and CEO, Reproductive Health Consultation |
| March 20, 2025 | S2025·E31 | Various Circumstances: Mayunkiki / Artist |
| March 19, 2025 | S2025·E30 | Meaning of Memory: Cannon Hersey / Artist, Community Builder |
| March 18, 2025 | S2025·E29 | Helping Para-Athletes Fulfill Their Dreams: Nakajima Hiromitsu / Engineer |
| March 17, 2025 | S2025·E28 | New Life for the Samurai Genre: Yasuda Junichi / Film Director, Rice Farmer |
| March 14, 2025 | S2025·E27 | Unearthing Hidden Treasure in Kyrgyzstan's Farming Villages: Haraguchi Akihisa / JICA Chief Advisor |
| March 13, 2025 | S2025·E26 | A Genocide Survivor Confronts Memories: Rithy Panh / Film Director |
| March 12, 2025 | S2025·E25 | Reconnecting Hikikomori to Society: Tadaaki Furuhashi / Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Nagoya University |
| March 11, 2025 | S2025·E24 | The Beauty and Art of Watchmaking: Makihara Daizoh / Watchmaker |
| March 10, 2025 | S2025·E23 | Mitigating Disasters Saves Lives: Tomita Hiroshi / Founder, Chairman and Representative Director, Geo Search |
| March 7, 2025 | S2025·E22 | Your Smile Is My Smile: Shigeaki Aso / Baseball Glove Master Craftsman |
| March 6, 2025 | S2025·E21 | Transforming Education - The Challenge To Leave No One Behind: Aoki Kenta / Executive Director of the Certified NPO SALASUSU |
| March 5, 2025 | S2025·E20 | Telling Stories of Hope and Resilience: Julian Sedgwick / Author |
| March 4, 2025 | S2025·E19 | Listening to the Voices of the Wounded: Ishiuchi Miyako / Photographer |
| March 3, 2025 | S2025·E18 | Traditional Soy Sauce for the World: Yamamoto Yasuo / Fifth-Generation Soy Sauce Producer |
| February 28, 2025 | S2025·E17 | Manga Education Goes to College: Kofi Bazzell-Smith / College Instructor, Manga Artist |
| February 27, 2025 | S2025·E16 | A Fairer World Through Microfinance: Taejun Shin / Founder and CEO, Gojo & Company |
| February 26, 2025 | S2025·E15 | Shaping Our Culinary Future: René Redzepi / Chef and Co-Owner, Noma |
| February 25, 2025 | S2025·E14 | Drawing Wartime in the Attic: Chiba Tetsuya / Manga Artist |
| February 24, 2025 | S2025·E13 | Making Documentaries Like Dramatic Movies: Hara Kazuo / Film Director |
| February 21, 2025 | S2025·E12 | Women Leading Sumatra's Forest Protection: Farwiza Farhan / Forest Conservationist Executive Director of HAkA (Forest, Nature, and Environment Aceh Foundation) |
| February 17, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Spreading the Joy of Music to All: Erika Colon / Artistic Director, White Hands Chorus Nippon |
| February 14, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Kabuki - Passion for Tradition and Innovation: Nakamura Kazutaro / Kabuki Actor |
| February 13, 2025 | S2025·E9 | Revealing Myanmar's Unseen Reality: Bo Kyi / Co-Founder and Joint Secretary, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners |
| February 11, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Cultivating Myanmar's Future Through Agriculture: Imoto Katsuyuki / Vice-Chairman, Greater Mekong Center |
| February 10, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Face the Mountains, Face Yourself: Watanabe Naoko / Mountaineer, Nurse |
| February 6, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Walking for Peace: Satish Kumar / Activist |
| February 5, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Journalism for Justice: Ian Yee / Journalist, Co-Founder of The Fourth |
| February 4, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Impassioned Ceramics: Muta Yoca / Artist, Ceramicist |
| February 3, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Creating Never-Before-Seen Landscapes: Ishigami Junya / Architect |
| January 27, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Marvelous Marmalade from Japan: Enami Noriyuki / Citrus Farmer, Marmalade Artisan |
| January 24, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Preserving Memories Through Fiction: Julie Otsuka / Novelist |
| December 30, 2024 | S2024·E104 | Never Give Up on Nuclear Abolition: Mimaki Toshiyuki / Co-Chair, Nihon Hidankyo |
| December 25, 2024 | S2024·E103 | Communicating the Power of Taiko: Miyuki Williams / Taiko Drummer, Mugenkyo |
| December 23, 2024 | S2024·E102 | Changing the World Through Words: Wago Ryoichi / Poet |
| December 20, 2024 | S2024·E101 | Finding a Voice for Japanese Literature: Sam Bett / Japanese-to-English Translator |
| December 19, 2024 | S2024·E100 | Modern Puppetry With a Magic Spirit: Basil Twist / Puppeteer |
| December 16, 2024 | S2024·E99 | Unlocking the Full Potential of Athletes: Yanagawa Yoshimaro / Coach, Ikuei University Wrestling Team |
| December 13, 2024 | S2024·E98 | The Lasting Impact of Agent Orange: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong / Doctor |
| December 12, 2024 | S2024·E97 | Preserving Biodiversity With Botanical Art: Yamanaka Masumi / Botanical Artist |
| December 6, 2024 | S2024·E96 | The Power of Persistence: Katalin Karikó / Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist |
| November 29, 2024 | S2024·E95 | Renaissance Through Animations: Emmanuel Gérard / Director, la Cité de la tapisserie |
| November 27, 2024 | S2024·E94 | Reimagining Japan's Action Heroes: John Aoshima / Animation Director |
| November 22, 2024 | S2024·E93 | Theater Lights Up the World: Jean Bellorini / Theater Director |
| November 18, 2024 | S2024·E92 | Lighting the Way with Architecture: Nagayama Yuko / Architect |
| November 15, 2024 | S2024·E91 | Keeping Our Rivers Plastic Free: Gary Bencheghib / Environmental Activist, Founder of Sungai Watch |
| November 12, 2024 | S2024·E90 | Breaking the Poverty Cycle Through Education: Enomoto Megumi / CEO, Bridge for Lives in Mozambique |
| November 11, 2024 | S2024·E89 | Technology for Safer Childbirth: Ogata Yuko / Social Entrepreneur |
| November 5, 2024 | S2024·E88 | Finding Beauty in Rusting Iron: Hongo Shinya / Artist Blacksmith |
| November 4, 2024 | S2024·E87 | Dinosaurs Going Digital: Kawabe Soichiro / Paleontologist/Associate Professor, Institute of Dinosaur Research, Fukui Prefectural University |
| November 1, 2024 | S2024·E86 | Reimagining Traditional Cuisine: Peter Cuong Franklin / Chef/Founder, Anan Saigon |
| October 31, 2024 | S2024·E85 | Raising the Asian American Voice: Jo-Ann Yoo / Community Activist |
| October 30, 2024 | S2024·E84 | Landmines Become Seeds of Peace: Heng Ratana / Director General of CMAC |
| October 28, 2024 | S2024·E83 | Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of Ancient Rome: Yamazaki Mari / Manga Artist, Writer, and Painter |
| October 21, 2024 | S2024·E82 | Shedding Light on the Global Water Cycle: Oki Taikan / Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo |
| October 15, 2024 | S2024·E81 | Preventing Blindness Around the World: Shimizu Eisuke / Ophthalmologist |
| October 14, 2024 | S2024·E80 | A New Line of Defense Against Sexual Violence: Sakurai Masayoshi / CEO, Gawain |
| October 7, 2024 | S2024·E79 | Reducing Poverty with Banana Paper: Ekberg Satoko / Social Entrepreneur |
| October 4, 2024 | S2024·E78 | Empowering Exiled Artists: Judith Depaule / Author, Co-Founder of Agency of Artists in Exile |
| September 30, 2024 | S2024·E77 | Land-Based Aquaculture for Food Security: Yamamoto Toshimasa / Associate Professor, Okayama University of Science |
| September 27, 2024 | S2024·E76 | Saving "Cinderella Species" From Extinction: Gerardo Garcia / Wildlife Conservationist |
| September 13, 2024 | S2024·E75 | To Save Every Infant: Lee Jong-Rak / Pastor |
| September 12, 2024 | S2024·E74 | Saving the "Mother River": Niwat Roykaew / Chairperson, Chiang Khong Conservation Group |
| September 9, 2024 | S2024·E73 | Changing the World with Disabled Artists: Matsuda Takaya / Entrepreneur/Co-CEO, HERALBONY |
| September 3, 2024 | S2024·E72 | Highlighting the Lives of Individuals: Kim Insook / Artist |
| September 2, 2024 | S2024·E71 | Dancing into the Future: Kanamori Jo / Dancer, Choreographer |
| August 30, 2024 | S2024·E70 | Saving Cambodia's Traditional Arts: Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum |
| August 29, 2024 | S2024·E69 | Building for Eternity: Thomas Rau / Architect and Founder of RAU Architects |
| August 16, 2024 | S2024·E68 | For the Homeland - A Producer's Voice in Canada: Anna Palenchuk / Ukrainian Film Producer |
| August 13, 2024 | S2024·E67 | The Fine Line Between Strength and Fragility: Gonoi Rina / Former Ground Self-Defense Force Member |
| August 12, 2024 | S2024·E66 | Treating Childhood Cancer in Vietnam: Watanabe Kazuyo / CEO, Asian Children's Care League |
| August 9, 2024 | S2024·E65 | Giving Trees a Second Life: Mira Nakashima / Furniture Designer |
| August 6, 2024 | S2024·E64 | Innovating Indigo - The New Japan Blue: Kaji Kakuo / Indigo Farmer and Dyer |
| August 5, 2024 | S2024·E63 | Living Side by Side: Yamamoto Riken / Architect |
| July 29, 2024 | S2024·E62 | Deciphering the Language of Birds: Suzuki Toshitaka / Animal Linguist/Associate Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo |
| July 26, 2024 | S2024·E61 | Building Bridges Towards Inclusion: Elton Ilirjani / CEO, The HeadHunter Group |
| July 22, 2024 | S2024·E60 | Working to Heal Invisible Wounds: Kuwayama Norihiko / Psychiatrist/CEO, Frontline |
| July 2, 2024 | S2024·E59 | Paintings for Peace in Gaza: Kamijo Yoko / Artist |
| July 1, 2024 | S2024·E58 | Saving Lives with Toilets: Ishikawa Junya / CEO, Tasukeai Japan |
| June 28, 2024 | S2024·E57 | Fighting to Make Sumo More Accessible: Steve Pateman / President, British Sumo Federation |
| June 27, 2024 | S2024·E56 | Empowering Africa's Youth Leaders: Fred Swaniker / Founder, African Leadership Group |
| June 26, 2024 | S2024·E55 | Learning From Human Library: Ronni Abergel / Founder of Human Library |
| June 17, 2024 | S2024·E54 | Saving as Many Lives as Possible: Inaba Mototaka / Medical Doctor, Project Leader of ARROWS |
| June 10, 2024 | S2024·E53 | Helping Ukrainian Evacuees Learn Japanese: Maksym Haichenko / Monoxer Employee |
| June 7, 2024 | S2024·E52 | Reinventing Taiwanese Papercraft: Zhang Xu Zhan / Artist |
| June 4, 2024 | S2024·E51 | Making Rehabilitation Programs More Engaging: Oka Yuki / CEO, Ubdobe |
| June 3, 2024 | S2024·E50 | A Helping Hand for the World: Takahara Miki / Deputy Nursing Director, Japanese Red Cross Himeji Hospital |
| May 31, 2024 | S2024·E49 | Tourism Brightens the Future: Paras Loomba / Founder of Global Himalayan Expedition |
| May 2, 2024 | S2024·E48 | War and the Power of Music: Paul Chihara / Composer |
| April 30, 2024 | S2024·E47 | Supporting African Women with Surimi: Shiraishi Yuriko / Representative, Uminokuni Japan |
| April 29, 2024 | S2024·E46 | Community Recovery Through Furniture: Ashizawa Keiji / Architect |
| April 22, 2024 | S2024·E45 | Bringing Smiles to Children in Need: Omune Kosuke / Clown |
| April 16, 2024 | S2024·E44 | Apps for Ukrainian Child Refugees: Anastasiia Demchenko / Co-founder of YCO SVIT |
| April 12, 2024 | S2024·E43 | Giving People Back Their Dignity on the Net: Anna-Lena von Hodenberg / Social Entrepreneur |
| March 29, 2024 | S2024·E42 | Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant, Writer |
| March 29, 2024 | S2024·E41 | For the "Stolen Children" of East Timor: Galuh Wandita / Co-Founder and Director, Asia Justice and Rights |
| March 28, 2024 | S2024·E40 | Hydrogen to Change Society: Eniya Listiani Dewi / Fuel Cell Research Professor |
| March 27, 2024 | S2024·E39 | Bridging Rohingya Through Digital: Muhammad Noor / Founder of the Rohingya Project |
| March 26, 2024 | S2024·E38 | Fighting Drought with Fruit Peels: Narayan Lal Gurjar / Founder and CEO, EF Polymer |
| March 26, 2024 | S2024·E37 | Theater That Transcends Boundaries Part 2: Noda Hideki / Playwright, Theater Director, and Actor |
| March 25, 2024 | S2024·E36 | Theater That Transcends Boundaries Part 1: Noda Hideki / Playwright, Theater Director, and Actor |
| March 22, 2024 | S2024·E35 | Adaptive Fashion for Everyone: Kadri Keung / Fashion Designer |
| March 21, 2024 | S2024·E34 | Reviving Food Biodiversity: Helianti Hilman / Founder, Javara Indigenous Indonesia |
| March 20, 2024 | S2024·E33 | Revealing the True Horrors of the Atomic Bomb: Leslie Sussan / Anti-Nuclear Activist |
| March 19, 2024 | S2024·E32 | Empowering People with Disabilities in Laos: Ishihara Yurina / CEO, Support for Woman's Happiness |
| March 18, 2024 | S2024·E31 | Better Healthcare, All Across Asia: Omura Kazuhiro / Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology Department, The Jikei University School of Medicine |
| March 15, 2024 | S2024·E30 | Building a Transformative Museum for Asian Art: Yasufumi Nakamori / Director, Asia Society Museum |
| March 14, 2024 | S2024·E29 | Guardian of the Forest: Emmanuela Shinta / Founder of Ranu Welum Foundation |
| March 13, 2024 | S2024·E28 | A Winding Road From Zoology to Social Change: Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury / Professor of Zoology |
| March 12, 2024 | S2024·E26 | Bringing People Together with Bamboo Lanterns: Mishiro Kenshi / Take-Akari Director |
| March 12, 2024 | S2024·E27 | Making Disabled Children Smile: Morita Hirokazu / Chairperson, The Volunteers Group to Send Wheelchairs to Overseas Children |
| March 11, 2024 | S2024·E25 | All Children Are Beautiful: Kinota Braithwaite / Author, Educator |
| March 8, 2024 | S2024·E24 | Negotiators Create Hope: Miriam Coronel-Ferrer / Peace Negotiator |
| March 7, 2024 | S2024·E23 | Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter |
| March 6, 2024 | S2024·E22 | Museum for Period Equity: Vivi Lin / Period Equity, DEI and Human Rights Activist |
| March 5, 2024 | S2024·E21 | Educational Opportunities for Syrian Children: Nakano Takayuki / Founder and CEO, Piece of Syria |
| March 4, 2024 | S2024·E20 | A Cinema of Prayer: Tsukamoto Shinya / Film Director, Actor |
| February 29, 2024 | S2024·E19 | Slaughter-Free Meat for a Sustainable Future: Uma Valeti / CEO/Founder of UPSIDE Foods |
| February 27, 2024 | S2024·E18 | A Window into the Real Ukraine: Sasaki Ko / Photojournalist |
| February 26, 2024 | S2024·E17 | No Fish, No Life: Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) / Marine Biologist |
| February 23, 2024 | S2024·E16 | Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me2 |
| February 21, 2024 | S2024·E15 | Save Lives on India's Roads: Piyush Tewari / Founder & CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation |
| February 19, 2024 | S2024·E14 | The Pursuit of Gelato Perfection: Takada Satoshi / Gelato Artisan |
| February 16, 2024 | S2024·E13 | A Brighter Future for Prisoners' Children: Indira Ranamagar / Founder of Prisoner's Assistance Nepal |
| February 12, 2024 | S2024·E12 | The Spirit of the Shakuhachi: John Kaizan Neptune / Shakuhachi Player |
| February 9, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Guardian of the Amazon: Alessandra Korap Munduruku / Amazon Environmental Activist |
| January 31, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Fighting Extreme Heat: Eleni Myrivili / Global Chief Heat Officer |
| January 29, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Breathing Life into Wood Sculptures: Otake Ryoho / Wood Sculptor |
| January 26, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist |
| January 25, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management |
| January 22, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Exploring New Possibilities for Sculpture: Nawa Kohei / Sculptor |
| January 19, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Effective Medical Care to All: Lalana Kongtoranin / Founder of the Let's Be Heroes Foundation |
| January 18, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse: Dr. Bernadette Madrid / Pediatrician |
| January 12, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Transforming Limitations Into Motivation: Nicolas Huchet / Founder of My Human Kit |
| January 2, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Eliminating Educational Inequity for All: Miwa Kaito / CEO, e-Education |
| January 1, 2024 | S2024·E1 | A Brighter Future for Wheelchair Users: Oda Yuriko / Founder and CEO, WheeLog |
| December 26, 2023 | S2023·E97 | A Passion for Chainsawing: Okada Nozomi / Forestry Worker |
| December 22, 2023 | S2023·E96 | Animation as an Anti-Anxiety Therapy: Chen Lianhua / Independent Animation Filmmaker |
| December 21, 2023 | S2023·E95 | The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director |
| December 20, 2023 | S2023·E94 | Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN Afghan |
| December 18, 2023 | S2023·E93 | Bringing Smiles to Ukrainian Children: Chujo Hideto / Director, Usmishka |
| December 15, 2023 | S2023·E92 | Making Cultural Connections on the Stage: Koike Hiroshi / Director |
| December 8, 2023 | S2023·E91 | Power of the Voices: Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das Comunidades |
| December 7, 2023 | S2023·E90 | Battle Against the Mosquito: Scott O'Neill / CEO, World Mosquito Program |
| November 29, 2023 | S2023·E89 | Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist |
| November 17, 2023 | S2023·E88 | Murals Break Down Walls: Paola Delfín / Muralist |
| November 16, 2023 | S2023·E87 | An Education Inclusive for Everyone: Jason Arday / Professor of Sociology of Education |
| November 6, 2023 | S2023·E86 | Building a Better Future for Refugees: Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka / Founder, WELgee |
| November 3, 2023 | S2023·E85 | An Asian Way To Rebuild "Broken Courage": Chhim Sotheara / Psychiatrist |
| October 23, 2023 | S2023·E84 | Animating the Soul: Taguchi Tomohisa / Animation Director |
| October 17, 2023 | S2023·E83 | Documenting the Lives of Refugees: Komatsu Yuka / Photographer |
| October 16, 2023 | S2023·E82 | The Thrill of the Fight: Kurahashi Kae / Japan Wheelchair Rugby Team Member |
| October 13, 2023 | S2023·E81 | Resonate Around the World! Bells of Peace: Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf International |
| October 10, 2023 | S2023·E80 | Innovation for a Thirsty World: Maeda Yosuke / Social Entrepreneur/CEO, WOTA |
| October 9, 2023 | S2023·E79 | A Sauna for All Five Senses: Goto Netsuko / Aufguss Master |
| October 4, 2023 | S2023·E78 | Protecting Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones: Shoshana Stewart / President, Turquoise Mountain |
| October 3, 2023 | S2023·E77 | Kintsugi as a Way of Life: Kiyokawa Hiroki / Lacquer Art Restorer |
| October 2, 2023 | S2023·E76 | The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)/Artist |
| September 26, 2023 | S2023·E75 | Sparking Young Minds with Movies: Kyoraiseki Saori / President, World Theater Project |
| September 25, 2023 | S2023·E74 | Architecture That Empowers Communities: Sho Yutaka / Architectural Designer |
| September 18, 2023 | S2023·E73 | Protecting Livelihoods amid War: Miyamoto Hideki / Structural Engineer/CEO, Miyamoto International |
| September 15, 2023 | S2023·E72 | Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers Unite |
| September 13, 2023 | S2023·E71 | 30 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife Cameraman |
| September 12, 2023 | S2023·E70 | Detecting Landmines Using Radar: Sato Motoyuki / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University |
| September 11, 2023 | S2023·E69 | A Festival of Paper and Light: Takenami Hiroo / Nebuta Master |
| September 8, 2023 | S2023·E68 | Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & Comedian |
| September 5, 2023 | S2023·E67 | Singing Together for Peace: Jenna / Gospel Choir Director, Songwriter |
…and 1023 earlier episodes not shown. Long-running show.