Seasons & Episodes
Inbound Tour Operator - Kentaro Suda
The number of foreign tourists to Japan reached its all-time high in 2014. Tourism is now Japan's key to economic growth
Super Helidoctor - Makoto Kobayashi
Hyogo Prefecture is home to a medical team that rides the helicopter to save lives in mountain communities that do not h
Calligrapher with Down Syndrome - Shoko Kanazawa
With exhibitions and events both in Japan and abroad, the moving calligraphy of Shoko Kanazawa is attracting global atte
Sake Evangelist - Kosuke Kuji
For 5 generations, the family of Kosuke Kuji has run Nanbu Bijin, a famed sake brewery in Iwate Prefecture. Yet, as dome
Global Branding Through Smart Farming - Hiroki Iwasa
Agriculture in Japan faces many issues including an aging and declining workforce. Hiroki Iwasa, the representative of a
Saving the World with Euglena - Mitsuru Izumo
Mitsuru Izumo is the CEO of bio-venture firm Euglena, named after a microorganism with enormous potential as a future fo
Incubating a More Active Life for Senior Citizens - Mio Katagiri
What kind of life awaits Japan's estimated 10 million baby boomers as more and more of them enter retirement? Mio Katagi
Taking Affordable Medical Testing to the World! - Takashi Kawazoe
Medical tests at just 500 yen per criterion; on-the-spot results; and advice from a trained nurse: all features of the "
Conveying Japan's Craft Heritage to Children
With many traditional Japanese crafts facing decline, Rika Yajima founded a brand seeking to preserve such artisanship i
The Mascot Matriarch - Hiromi Kano
Japan's unique yuru-kyara costumed promotional mascots are in the midst of a boom. And the maker behind many of the move
Trawler to Table via Tablet in No Time - Masanari Matsuda
Although Japan's long-established fresh fish industry is said to be worth around 3 trillion yen a year, a lack of new bl
Towards a Fulfilling Society for All - Takako Yamada
Takako Yamada runs an online English school based in the Philippines. Licensed local instructors teach students in Japan
Cultivating Sushi Chefs - Makoto Fukue
Becoming a sushi chef once took long years as an apprentice. Makoto Fukue turned this world on its head in 2002 when he
Forward to the Future: Making Fuel from Old Clothes - Masaki Takao
The 1989 Hollywood hit Back to the Future Part II, saw a time-travelling DeLorean return from the year 2015, fitted with
Protecting Fisheries through Marine IT - Masaaki Wada
Recent years have seen Japan's fisheries hit by issues like global warming, overfishing, and a lack of new blood, with o
Medical Meals-on-Wheels - Kosuke Abe
A groundbreaking meals-on-wheels service provides the sick with bento meals tailored to their individual medical require
Bringing Space within Reach - Yuya Nakamura
Yuya Nakamura is President and CEO of a company currently drawing attention from around the world through the developmen
Medical Computer Graphics Producer - Hirofumi Seo
Hirofumi Seo uses cutting-edge computer graphics to visualize the most complex medical data. After securing the Universi
Electric Vehicle Producer - Toru Tokushige
In 2010, Toru Tokushige founded Terra Motors with the goal of being largest producer of two and three-wheeled electric v
Electricity from Vibration - Kohei Hayamizu
Kohei Hayamizu is the founder of Soundpower, a company trying to solve the energy problems facing the global community t
Farewell to "Mottainai" Spaces - Akiko Nishiura
With mottainai, the Japanese word for "waste", gaining currency around the world, one Japanese entrepreneur is using the
Companies Helping Countries - Daichi Konuma
Japan's corporate culture has a reputation for discouraging independent thinking. Daichi Konuma created International Co
Robots for a Fun, User-friendly Future - Hisashi Taniguchi
When the Olympic games come to Tokyo in 2020, robot taxis may already be a common sight. Led by Hisashi Taniguchi, robot
Bringing Japanese Tea to the World - Akihiro Kita
As Japanese tea grows in popularity around the world, more and more people from overseas are being drawn to a plantation
Nursing Care Innovator: Yoshimi Ui
With Japan's population aging, around 2 million adults now use diapers, and incontinence management is a major burden fo
Earning the Affection of Local People - Noriko Ishizaka
To many in Japan, industrial waste disposal carries an image tarnished by practices such as illegal dumping. Since inher
Towards the Rebirth of "Made in Japan" - Hiromitsu Endo
In recent years, economic pressures have seen numerous Japanese watch brands send the production of their devices overse
Avatar Robot Bringing People Together - Kentaro Yoshifuji
Orihime is a desktop avatar robot that can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world. Its creator, Kentaro Yoshi
Innovative Childcare Brightens the Lives of Working Families - Hiroki Komazaki
With many children across Japan unable to find a place in nursery daycare, Hiroki Komazaki, CEO of NPO Florence, is lead
Bringing Sparkle to Asia and the World - Makoto Seino / Toshiyuki Abe
In Bangkok, Thailand, a Japanese-style dry cleaning and laundry service is currently attracting widespread attention. Dr
Simple Technology Brings Innovation in Developing Countries - Toshihiro Nakamura
Toshihiro Nakamura founded a social business providing simple, durable, affordable technology to developing countries. T
Medical Innovation, Supporting an Aging Society - Shinsuke Muto
At-home medical care. But unlike traditional on-call emergency care, this service sees doctors and nurses visit patients
The Cybathlon and Expanding Our Physical Abilities with Cybernetics - Masahiro Kasuya
In Switzerland this fall, athletes and the technologies behind their prosthetic limbs were put to the test at the world'
Helping Foreign Students Settle In - Hiroyuki Goto
To rent an apartment in Japan, tenants have long needed to name a guarantor - usually Japanese, with a steady income. Bu
Boosting Agriculture while Promoting a Healthy Workforce - Ryozo Kawagishi
As diets in Japan become increasingly Westernized, obesity and lifestyle diseases are on the rise. Average daily intake
Breathing New Life into Waste Materials: Upcycling Entrepreneur - Hiroyuki Mizuno
Creative director Hiroyuki Mizuno traveled to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh to find out the fate of discarded and used milita
Whisky Wizardry - Japan's Nature Distilled: Whisky Innovator - Ichiro Akuto
Japanese whisky is currently undergoing a boom in popularity around the world, with numerous buyers willing to pay high
Groundbreaking Earthworm Robots! Bio-Robotics Engineer - Taro Nakamura
Taro Nakamura develops robots based on imaginative imitation of living organisms. His expertise is in great demand from
A World-Class Clothing Brand, Made in Japan: Apparel Innovator - Toshio Yamada
Despite their superior workmanship, recent years have seen Japan's apparel factories losing work to lower-cost ones abro
Innovators Find a Home in Local Tokyo Factory: Startup Support Entrepreneur - Keiichi Hamano
With high labor costs and little space, Tokyo's local factories are at a disadvantage compared to those abroad. But one
Spotlight on a Future Food Revolution: LED Grow Light Developer - Seiichi Okazaki
LED grow lights for use in agriculture are currently in the spotlight. Not only do they enable vegetables to be reliably
Turning Stone into Paper - Nobuyoshi Yamasaki
Paper: even in our digital age, demand for this material continues, and at great environmental cost. But one man is gain
Magazine Bringing Local Food to Consumers: Food Media Entrepreneur - Hiroyuki Takahashi
In 2013, from earthquake-hit northeastern Japan, Hiroyuki Takahashi launched a new kind of food magazine. Packaged toget
Opportunities for Young Social Entrepreneurs: Social Business Founder - Kazunari Taguchi
For social businesses, the need to address social issues while also making a profit means that many young social entrepr
Efficient Printing through the Sharing Economy: Print Industry Entrepreneur - Yasukane Matsumoto
Yasukane Matsumoto is the founder of a web-based printing service that has seen revenues increase 50-fold over in just 4
Agriculture's Next Technological Revolution: Founder of Agricultural Venture - Shunji Sugaya
While still a student, Shunji Sugaya started an IT company focused on artificial intelligence and robots for use on the
Making Great Food a Good Business: Food Industry Consultant - Kenta Kurokawa
There are about 30,000 food-producing companies in Japan. The top 1% are industry giants. The other 99% are small busine
The Digital Child Care Revolution: IoT Child Care Entrepreneur - Yasuyuki Toki
Entrepreneur Yasuyuki Toki and his team won the 2017 Startup World Cup for their revolutionary IoT-based service which t
The Changing Face of Surgery: Medical Technology Innovator - Masatoshi Takeda
In a small, unassuming factory in Kyoto, one firm is helping save lives. That firm is run by Masatoshi Takeda, who inven
Changing Education in Japan: App Developer - Takashi Hirose
An educational app that's popular with young users. In addition to allowing users to track study hours and study resourc
Breathing New Life into Historical Buildings: Historical Structure Revitalization Entrepreneur - Jun Tarikino
Japan is dotted with buildings and houses with centuries of history, but maintaining them can be economically challengin
Going Global with African-print Bags: Social Entrepreneur - Chizu Nakamoto
At some of Japan's most exclusive department stores, colorful African-print bags are gaining a following. The appeal lie
Propellerless Wind Turbine for a Sustainable Future: Wind Energy Pioneer - Atsushi Shimizu
Around the world, demand for sustainable wind energy is growing. But for traditional wind turbines, strong winds can res
Making Japan Accessible to All - Toshiya Kakiuchi
Universal design aims to create an environment accessible to all, regardless of age, or linguistic or physical limitatio
Finding Homes for Senior Citizens: Real Estate Innovator - Ryo Yamamoto
Though Japan is a country with a rapidly aging population and millions of vacant properties, senior citizens often strug
Aiming for Gold with Prosthetics: Prosthetic Leg Engineer - Ken Endo
The goal: to develop the world's best sports prosthetic leg and win gold at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Taking o
Miyazaki's Sweet Potatoes Win Fans in Asia - Makoto Ikeda
Miyazaki Prefecture's satsumaimo, or sweet potatoes, are selling fast in other parts of Asia thanks to Makoto Ikeda, the
Towards Unprecedented Consumer Electronics: Tech Entrepreneur - Takuma Iwasa
Up to the 1990's, Japan's home electronics giants led the global market. But recently, unwilling to implement key reform
Automotive Revolution from Kyoto: EV Venture - Hiroyasu Koma
Kyoto is a long-established center of craft excellence. Hiroyasu Koma's 30-person start-up firm brought that power toget
A New Generation of Fisheries Workers: Marine Industry Pioneer - Takuya Hasegawa
Along Japan's northeastern coast, efforts to develop young fisheries workers by boosting recognition for local marine pr
Putting Southeast Asian Chocolate in the Global Spotlight: Luxury Chocolatier - Keiichi Yoshino
Keiichi Yoshino left a career in finance to open a chocolatier in Kyoto, Japan's former capital. Only 4 years in, his br
Bringing Lightning Protection to Rwanda: Lightning Protection Consultant - Atsushi Yoshida
Atsushi Yoshida runs a 70-year-old firm specializing in high-voltage lightning arresters. Its devices, produced via rese
Connecting Cows to the Cloud: Livestock Management Innovator - Shinya Kobayashi
The last decade has been tough for cattle breeders in Japan. Four-tenths of farms have folded, and the experience needed
Chariots of Gold: Sports Wheelchair Engineer - Toru Ozawa
The key to gold medal success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games may just be held by Toru Ozawa, engineer with a special
Deals on Wheels: Mobile Supermarket Innovator - Tatsuya Sumitomo
Across Japan, a decline in public transport and small retailers is said to have left as many as 7 million seniors unable
Giving Used Machinery New Life Overseas: E-Commerce Entrepreneur, Takayuki Aoki
With many up-and-coming nations undergoing rapid development, Japanese construction equipment is finding new popularity
Global Kitchen through the Sharing Economy: Culinary Exchange Facilitator - Miwa Okada
Around the world, one sector relatively untouched by the IT-driven paradigm shift known as the sharing economy has been
Revolutionary Study App Goes Global: Educational Technology Entrepreneur - Goichiro Arai
In January 2018, at the Global EdTech Startup Awards in London, a Japanese firm came through a field of over 2,000 to cl
Big Data Driving a Bus Revolution: Public Transport Innovator - Masaru Yajima
With 80% of Japan's regional bus routes operating at a loss, Masaru Yajima runs a firm working to revive these vital tra
Virtual Reality: Transforming the Future of Medicine - Medical Technology Pioneer, Maki Sugimoto
Virtual reality: currently a hot technology in the world of video gaming, and now also on the brink of transforming the
Giving New Life to Dormant Possessions: Self-Storage Innovator - Hayato Matsuzaki
A trunk room is rented storage for items you don't often use but just can't throw away. But it's not always easy to keep
The Future of Regional Revitalization: Community Planning Pioneer - Daisuke Yamanaka
Long beset by depopulation and industrial decline, these days the town of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, northern Japan,
Sake Reimagined: Taking On the World - Sake Innovator, Takuma Inagawa
Forced by a shrinking domestic market to venture overseas, Japan's sake brewers face stiff competition from the establis
Cosmic Cleanup: Space Waste Pioneer - Nobu Okada
For more than 60 years, we have been sending satellites and rockets into space. But this progress has polluted Earth's o
Rice Against Time: Regional Food Advocate - Masayuki Habuki
In Tokyo's upscale Ginza district is a rice ball shop so popular that lines of hungry office workers are a regular lunch
Tatami Revolution: Traditional Mat Maker - Yoshiaki Kagami
Woven rush tatami mats are a traditional element of Japanese homes. But a shift toward Westernized lifestyles has seen p
Safer, Smarter Coaches: Transport Innovator - Koji Hirayama
In Japan, long-distance express coaches are a fast-expanding sector. Including an increasing number of foreign visitors,
Flying Cars: Next-Generation Vehicles, Now! - Personal Aviation Pioneer, Tsubasa Nakamura
Flying cars have long been a staple of science fiction, but recent years have seen a global explosion in projects that a
Prolonging Healthy Lifespans: Mobility Aid Pioneer - Hideaki Tamada
With over 27% of the population currently aged 65 or over, Japan as a nation is experiencing unprecedented demand for as
Affordable Aquatic EVs: Electric Vehicle Innovator - Hideo Tsurumaki
The global drive to cut fossil fuel usage has put electric vehicles (EVs) in the spotlight. Spurred by the aftermath of
Smart Fabrics Saving Lives: Wearable Tech Innovator - Ayumu Mitera
The global boom in wearable technology has seen one traditional Japanese textile maker is in the spotlight with smartpho
Waste-Battling Hero for the Digital Age: Eco-Entrepreneur - Fujio Kojima
Fujio Kojima leads a company using IT to tackle waste, from litter to fly-tipping and ocean plastics. A unique social me
Wearable Bladder Buffer: Digital Healthcare Pioneer - Atsushi Nakanishi
At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA, top plaudits went to a wearable ultrasound sensor that provides
From Waste Produce to Future Food: Vegetable Sheet Creator - Keisuke Soda
In Japan, blemishes and inconsistencies in size or shape see some 20-30% of vegetables rejected as unfit for sale. Keisu
Reviving the Home of Traditional Paper: Cultural Reactivator - Takeshi Fujiwara
Across Japan, aging and depopulation see over 8 million properties currently standing unused. One town at the forefront
Putting Slumbering Ideas into Action: Crowdfunding Chief - Ryotaro Nakayama
In Japan, crowdfunding isn't just about money. There's also a site aimed at test marketing new products which has built
Brighter Skies for Kyoto Umbrella Craft: Wagasa Innovator - Kotaro Nishibori
A Kyoto Prefecture umbrella maker with 160 years of history drove to the brink of bankruptcy in 2003, falling demand for
Saving the World through the Power of Science: STEM Support Innovator - Yukihiro Maru
Agricultural science PhD Yukihiro Maru is head of a unique business striving to raise the floor for science and technolo
Taking Forest Management to the Future: ICT Forestry Pioneer - Hiroyuki Nakamura
Over 40% of Japan is covered with woodland. But in recent years, cheap foreign imports have seen a decline in Japan's ti
Transforming Elder Care through VR: Nursing Tech Pioneer - Kenta Toshima
As Japan's society rapidly ages, rehabilitative care for seniors who cannot walk or stand unaided is a vital part of the
From Fallow Fields to Fermentation - Lina Sakai
Lina Sakai is the mind behind a new bioethanol-based resource cycle that is revitalizing regional economies. In Iwate Pr
Leap in Progress for Para-Athletics: Prosthetics Engineer - Atsushi Hamada
In the world of para-sports, advances in prosthetic technology have brought leaps in performance for athletes. But with
Giving a Lift to Traditional Festivals: Matsuri Revivalist - Manabu Ohara
Year round, Japan plays host to an estimated 300 thousand matsuri. But dwindling rural populations and weakened communit
Aiming for Accessibility: Barrier-Free App Developer - Yuriko Oda
As Japan prepares for the Tokyo 2020's big events, efforts are underway to prepare for the arrival of international athl
Rescuing Doomed Dishes: Anti-Food Waste Pioneer - Kazuma Kawagoe
In Japan, over 6 million tons of food, much of it perfectly edible, go to waste every year. To combat this, Kazuma Kawag
Japan's Holy Hotels: Temple Hotel Innovators - Mai Sato & Shunko Umino
In Japan, a new kind of hotel is giving visitors from around the world the chance to experience Buddhist culture firstha
Second-Chance Society: Social Entrepreneur - Kawaguchi Kana
In Osaka, Japan's second-largest city, one NPO is working with the homeless to help them get back on their feet. Founder
Progress through Programming: E-Learning Innovator - Mizuno Yusuke
Widespread school closures due to COVID-19 have thrust online learning resources into the spotlight. In Japan, one such
AI - Leveling the Educational Playing Field: E-Learning Innovator - Yunokawa Takahiko
In March 2020, to curb the spread of COVID-19, schools across Japan were urged to close, prompting widespread fears that
Showcasing Tokyo's Technical Treasures: Business Matching Innovator - Furukawa Taku
Small scale, specialist technical workshops, or "machikoba," have long been a lynchpin of Japanese manufacturing. But wi
Hot Springs IoTernal: Agricultural Innovator - Kodama Norihiro
With its many volcanoes, Japan has the world's third-highest potential for geothermal energy. In 1984, Hachimantai, Iwat
Food Flow and the Future of Farming: Agricultural Logistics Innovator - Kato Yuriko
Japan's food supply chain has long followed a model of mass production for mass consumption, with produce from farmers n
Weaving a Textile Network for the New Normal: Textile Industry Innovator - Tani Hideki
In spring 2020, with Japan facing a shortage of protective gowns for medical staff battling COVID-19, one 18-employee ap
Rise of the Kitchen Robots: Catering Robot Pioneer - Sawanobori Tetsuya
In recent years, tough working conditions for often-modest pay have brought serious staff shortages for Japan's food ser
Fighting Infection by Controlling the Three Cs: Systems Innovator - Kawano Takanobu
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has placed great emphasis on avoiding the Three Cs: closed spaces, crowding and
Bringing a “Can-Do” Spirit to Specialty Produce: Preserved Food Pioneer - Inoue Kazuma
Follow a pioneering Kyoto-based firm that boosts producers across Japan by canning local specialty foods. Under the mott
Food Trucking the Blues Away: Mobile Dining Innovator - Ishizawa Masayoshi
COVID-19 has hit restaurants hard. Faced with steady running costs despite low sales, some are turning to kitchen cars a
Green Recovery in Rural Japan: NPO Founder - Yoshida Hiroko
Around the world, the chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought calls for a green recovery focused on eco-friend
Tackling the New Normal - Robots with a Human Touch: Personal Robotics Innovator - Aoki Shunsuke
With human interaction restricted by the pandemic, robotic communication aids are in the spotlight. Aoki Shunsuke heads
Quick Freezing Breathes New Life into Waste Food: Freezing Consultant - Kinoshita Masayuki
Food waste is a global issue. And fresh fruit -- easily bruised; rejected for minor deviations in size, shape and color;
Tackling the Pandemic with “Japanese Spirit”: Sake Modernizer - Kuji Kosuke
Kuji Kosuke heads an Iwate Prefecture's sake brewery with 119 years of history. Through an approach that melds tradition
Pandemic Solutions through Self-Driving Technology: Mobility Innovator - Taniguchi Hisashi
Taniguchi Hisashi is CEO of a mobility services company that is tackling the pandemic through self-driving technology th
A More Inclusive Society through Art: Disability Art Entrepreneur - Matsuda Takaya
Since 2018, twins Matsuda Takaya and Fumito have run a social business built around the unique artistic talents of indiv
Giving Preconceptions a New Lick of Paint: Gender-Positive Painting Contractor - Takenobe Yukio
Painting and decorating is an industry that has long been dominated by men. But Takenobe Yukio, CEO of an Osaka-based co
The Technicians Supporting Top Para-Athletes: Parasports Innovators - Ozawa Toru, Endo Ken & Hamada Atsushi
In a big year for parasports in Tokyo, we follow 3 technicians whose expertise aids the performance of competitors from
Upcycling Fish Scales into High-End Leather: Fish Leather Pioneer - Noguchi Tomohisa
Based in Toyama Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, Noguchi Tomohisa runs a unique business making sustainable leathe
Avatar Robots and the Future of Workforce Inclusivity: Roboticist - Yoshifuji Ory
Orihime, a desktop avatar robot created by Yoshifuji Ory based on his own experiences of long-term school absenteeism, l
From Industrial Waste to the Front Line of Sustainability: Recycling Pioneer - Ishizaka Noriko
Industrial waste processing firm CEO Ishizaka Noriko is changing the image of her sector. Transforming waste into resour
Shaping the Future of Food through Home Composting: Home Composting Advocate - Taira Yuiko
Taira Yuiko runs a firm promoting home composting as a sustainable solution to the large quantities of organic kitchen w
From Familiar Food to Realistic Organs: Medical Training Innovator - Takayama Seiichiro
The pandemic has caused widespread disruption to medical practice, including hindering surgical training by preventing i
Traditional Japanese Architecture Reborn: Digital Construction Pioneer - Akiyoshi Koki
With traditional Japanese carpentry on the decline, young architect Akiyoshi Koki is rejuvenating age-old construction a
Working Visits Revitalize Regional Destinations: Matching Service Innovator - Nagaoka Rina
Japan is full of both young people keen to visit new locations but lacking the funds to do so, and provincial towns seek
Sustainable Fisheries through Advances in Aquaculture: Aquaculture Innovator - Yamamoto Toshimasa
In recent years, growth in the global aquaculture market has seen yields overtake traditional fisheries. But conventiona
Turning Surplus Ingredients into Craft Gin: Sustainable Distillery CEO - Yamamoto Yuya
In traditional sake brewing, sake lees is a major byproduct that is typically thrown away in large quantities. Yamamoto
Rebuilding Communities through Abandoned Homes: Renovation Pioneer - Watanabe Kyoko
In the earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture lost about 4,000 lives, with damage to 77% of local
AI Bridges Japan's Infrastructure Maintenance Gap: Civil Engineering Innovators - Morikawa Haruna
Japan is home to some 730,000 bridges. With most built during the rapid economic growth of the mid–late 20th century,
Skills for the Post-Pandemic Job Market: E-Learning Innovator - Mori Kenshiro
Mori Kenshiro is the creator of an online learning platform that equips adults with the skills they need to navigate Jap
Tackling Food Poverty with Rescued Rations: Social Business Founders Seki Yoshimi & Kikuhara Misato
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011, Japan's market for emergency rations has skyrocketed. However,
Revitalizing Overlooked Communities: Glamping Pioneer - Hashimura Kazunori
Hashimura Kazunori specializes in rejuvenating unlikely destinations as luxury glamping sites. Since his first venture,
Empowering Sick Children through Sports: NPO Founder - Kitano Hanako
Across Japan, over 250 thousand children consistently miss out on school and other shared peer-group experiences due to
Connecting the World through Japanese: Learning Platform Founder - Goto Manabu
Across Japan, recent decades have seen a surge in the number of seniors living alone, with the issue of isolation furthe
Sustainable Fishing through AI: Marine Tech Innovator - Mizukami Yosuke
Though Japan is famed for its fisheries, in recent years, factors such as overfishing and climate change have seen catch
Passing the Torch for Local Businesses: Matching Platform Developer - Asai Katsutoshi
Against the backdrop of an aging society, many of Japan's long-running small businesses, unattractive to investors and l
Transforming Surplus Rice into Bioplastic: Manufacturing Innovator - Kamiya Kazuhito
In Japan, rice consumption is falling, over 420,000 hectares of farmland lies unused, and a great volume of rice goes to
A New Lease of Life for Infirm Animals: Veterinary Prosthetics Pioneer - Shimada Akio
Around the world, cats, dogs, and other pets are an integral part of many families. But while improvements to diet and v
Better Health through Social Ties: Community Nursing Innovator - Yata Akiko
Against the backdrop of societal aging and isolation in Japan, Yata Akiko is a pioneer of community nursing. Rather than
Peace as a Life's Work: NPO Education Director - Yamaguchi Haruki
A year into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the specter of global war a constant presence, young people in Japan are
Connecting Textile Production Areas and Designers: Fashion Curator - Miyaura Shinya
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