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Conductor Kenshiro Sakairi, who performs with world-class orchestras, talks about the appeal of orchestral classics
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To be free. The world as seen by Mumuko, who travels around the world with one suitcase.
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KUMI, one of the best pole dancers in Japan, talks about the appeal of pole dancing
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Fumino Sugiyama, a transgender person who is also struggling to raise his children, talks about 10 years of Tokyo Rainbow Pride
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Ask Ayaka Sakuragi about BONUS TRACK on its 3rd anniversary and the changes in Shimokitazawa
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