Seasons & Episodes
Prosthetics Pioneer - Usui Fumio
Usui Fumio is one of the most trusted prosthetists in Japanese para-sports. An early pioneer in the discipline, having d
Kyoto Foraging Master - Nakahigashi Hisato
Near Kyoto, in the mountain village of Hanase, is a traditional inn with 130 years of upholding approaches to cuisine an
Rope Rescue Expert - Hayashida Akihiro
Rope rescue is an emergency practice that deftly deploys cords, clasps and pulleys to reach individuals stranded on hill
Children's Hospice Founder - Tagawa Hisato
Tagawa Hisato is the founder of a unique children's hospice in Yokohama that aims to support families left socially isol
Vegan Washoku Chef - Kusumoto Katsumi
A restaurant in Tokyo emerged as the top-rated business on a popular online guide carrying consumer ratings for over 110
Japanese Cheese Trailblazer - Shibata Chiyo
In rural Chiba Prefecture, Shibata Chiyo runs a pioneering cheeseworks out of a 120-year-old farmhouse. Her focus is 100
Master Gardener - Kitayama Yasuo
Kitayama Yasuo is a 74-year-old master gardener. He has created over 70 of Japan's famous gardens, and receives commissi
Helicopter Physician - Tsugita Nobuyuki
Airborne physician Tsugita Nobuyuki provides a vital service to island communities in west Japan's Seto Inland Sea. Desp
Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi
Kyo-yuzen is a famous dyed textile from Kyoto Prefecture, used in kimono. The Tabata family have been top producers for
Thatching Innovator - Sagara Ikuya
The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number. They're hard to maintain, and passing o
Pioneering Neurosurgeon - Kato Yoko
Dr. Kato Yoko is an expert in the treatment of deadly strokes, with over 3,000 surgeries to her name across a career spa
Master Salt Maker - Sato Kyojiro
Meet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labor-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's
Medical Interpreting Pioneer - Minamitani Kaori
Follow Dr. Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical center in Osaka Prefecture that is leading the way in providin
Poet & NPO Founder - Ueda Kanayo
Meet Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual laborers to build co
Snow Country Chef - Kuwakino Keiko
Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produc
Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki
Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the str
Orthopedic Shoe Meister - Nakai Yosuke
Meet Nakai Yosuke, a qualified prosthetist and German-certified orthopedic shoe "meister" leveraging his skills to help
Cricket Food Producer - Ashikari Seiya
Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis. He works with farm
Ainu Cultural Advocate - Monbetsu Atsushi
Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido Prefecture's traditional Ainu culture
Accessibility NPO Founder - Oda Yuriko
Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app and other activit
Coconut Entrepreneur Tackling Poverty - Mizui Yu
Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts—he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His b
Nebuta Artist - Kitamura Asako
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as
International Mountain Medic - Oshiro Kazue
Dr. Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic, dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, and even spending her s
Drone Entrepreneur - Kawanoue Kazufumi
In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overc
Medical Companion for Travel - Ito Reiya
Joy through travel: the mantra of Dr. Ito Reiya, who helps critical and chronic patients to plan trips. He accompanies t
Horse-Powered Energy Innovator - Iwama Takashi
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-
Bonsai Master - Kobayashi Kunio
Kobayashi Kunio (76) is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through out
Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke
Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and release
Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos
Oba Carlos is a social entrepreneur leveraging local Wi-Fi networks to close the gap in access to information and opport
Robotic Surgery Pioneer - Watanabe Go
Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques tha
Takama Takeshi - Environmentalist
Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi founded an organization on the island of Bali, Indonesia to study climate change and
Fish Leather Maker - Noguchi Tomohisa
Noguchi Tomohisa makes leather from discarded fish skin. We investigate his efforts to utilize waste in the seafood indu
Tree Surgeon - Goto Mizuho
In Japan, around 5,200 trees fall each year, causing accidents that can even be fatal. Tree surgeon Goto Mizuho diagnose
Peace Educator - Sumioka Kenta
In Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Ken
Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko
Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a
Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine
Fukuoka's summer traditional festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls. We mee
Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan
Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 8
Chef - Suzuki Yuko
Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy. Chef Suzuki Yuko aims t
Reconstructive Surgeon for Microtia - Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi
Children with microtia are born with underdeveloped ears. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullie
Social Entrepreneur - Ishikawa Naohito
Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a mas
Dry Stone Waller: Kaneko Reo
Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new s
Deaf Cyclist: Hayase Kumi
Hayase Kumi was the first deaf Japanese to earn a pharmacist's license. She is also a cyclist competing in the Deaflympi
Cheesemaker and Dairy Farmer: Matsubara Masanori
Matsubara Masanori uses a natural, sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes. His cows
NPO President - Shiraishi Yuriko
92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Côte d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their ind
Pizza Entrepreneur - Masuko Yosuke
Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to s
Health Tech Entrepreneur - Ajima Masumi
Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disor
Wajima Lacquer Artist: Akagi Akito
In 2024, an earthquake damaged the production of Wajima lacquerware, a tradition with a shrinking number of practitioner
Master Whisky Blender: Akuto Ichiro
In 2024, master blender Akuto Ichiro was inducted into a prestigious international whisky Hall of Fame. His latest chall
Koi Masters – Mano Futoshi & Mano Shigeru
Every year, breeders of colorful carp (koi) compete in Tokyo for the title of World Champion. The Mano brothers, Futoshi
NPO Founder - Doya Yuto
Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting
Dietitian: Egashira Fumie
Japan's population is aging, and millions suffer from dysphagia-they find it difficult to chew and swallow food. Nutriti
Solar Sharing Pioneer: Higashi Mitsuhiro
Higashi Mitsuhiro works to revitalize regional communities by combining solar power generation with agriculture. He's be
Yabusame Horseback Archer: Kamimura Ayuko
Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayu
Popular Cast
Related TV Series
The Food That Built America
Modern Marvels
How Do They Do It?
30 for 30
Doctor Who Confidential
Jazz
Baseball
Horizon
Biography
MTV Video Music Awards
Prop Culture
LIGHT & MAGIC
Grand Designs
Rafa
How It's Made
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Long Way Up
Cold Case Files
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
