Katsuya Soda, a 46-year-old former comedian, has been hosting a radio program in Kyoto for refugees in Japan for nearly 10 years since February 2004.
"Hi everyone, how are you today?" Soda asks listeners of Nanmin Now!, a program that starts at 7 p.m. each Saturday, broadcasting from the Kyoto Sanjo Radio Cafe studio.
Soda uses the six-minute show on the community FM station to showcase refugees and supporters who are asked to participate as guest speakers. They are asked to explain the problems they face in everyday life or what assistance they need.