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Freedom at the Fingertips

Tsuji Masachika uses sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes. He also talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

Using Sound to Prevent Animal Accidents

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi discusses his internationally acclaimed poetry about his experience during the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Changing the World Through Words

Yanagawa Yoshimaro, the coach of the 2024 Olympic gold medal-winning college wrestling team, discusses his unique coaching methods.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Athletes

Nagayama Yuko, a winner of the prestigious iF Design Award, shares her thoughts on architecture and her celebrated, innovative store designs.

Lighting the Way with Architecture

Enomoto Megumi discusses breaking the poverty cycle in Mozambique by opening free learning centers modeled on traditional Japanese temple schools.

Breaking the Poverty Cycle Through Education

Ogata Yuko talks about developing a medical device that can measure fetal heartbeat and send the results to a doctor remotely, aiming to make childbirth safer in places without specialized OB-GYN care.

Technology for Safer Childbirth: Ogata Yuko / Social Entrepreneur

Hongo Shinya, an iron forging artist who creates realistic and life-size animals, talks about the message he hopes to convey through his work.

Finding Beauty in Rusting Iron

Paleontologist Kawabe Soichiro talks about using digital technology to decipher the mysteries of dinosaur fossils.

Dinosaurs Going Digital

Yamazaki Mari discusses creating her manga with an ancient Roman architect as the protagonist and making comics that transcend time, space and borders.

Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of Ancient Rome

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