Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

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 bilateral relationship, the outlook under South Korea's new leadership, and the lingering historical tensions between the two East Asian neighbors. Interview held on June 23, 2025.

Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

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 without losing its flavor?

Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

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 modern world?