Season 2
16 episodes · Jan 31, 2024
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S2E1Master Salt Maker - Sato Kyojiro
Jan 31, 202428mMeet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labor-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
S2E2Medical Interpreting Pioneer - Minamitani Kaori
Feb 28, 202428mFollow Dr. Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical center in Osaka Prefecture that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.
S2E3Poet & NPO Founder - Ueda Kanayo
Mar 20, 202428mMeet Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual laborers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.
S2E4Snow Country Chef - Kuwakino Keiko
Apr 24, 202428mGlobally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.
S2E5Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki
May 1, 202428mWatanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.
S2E6Orthopedic Shoe Meister - Nakai Yosuke
May 29, 202428mMeet Nakai Yosuke, a qualified prosthetist and German-certified orthopedic shoe "meister" leveraging his skills to help Japanese seniors maintain their mobility and independence well into old age.
S2E7Cricket Food Producer - Ashikari Seiya
Jun 19, 202428mAshikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis. He works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green, sustainable production methods.
S2E8Ainu Cultural Advocate - Monbetsu Atsushi
Jun 26, 202428mMonbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido Prefecture's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including bowhunting and forest management.
S2E9Accessibility NPO Founder - Oda Yuriko
Aug 14, 202428mOda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app and other activities, she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.
S2E10Coconut Entrepreneur Tackling Poverty - Mizui Yu
Aug 21, 202428mMizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts—he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What products will he develop next?
S2E11Nebuta Artist - Kitamura Asako
Sep 25, 202428mKitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
S2E12International Mountain Medic - Oshiro Kazue
Oct 30, 202428mDr. Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic, dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, and even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mt. Fuji.
S2E13Drone Entrepreneur - Kawanoue Kazufumi
Nov 20, 202428mIn Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones, and build out a new aerial infrastructure.
S2E14Medical Companion for Travel - Ito Reiya
Nov 27, 202428mJoy through travel: the mantra of Dr. Ito Reiya, who helps critical and chronic patients to plan trips. He accompanies them to the sea, familiar places or to see family, bringing them happiness.
S2E15Horse-Powered Energy Innovator - Iwama Takashi
Dec 4, 202428mWe follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
S2E16Bonsai Master - Kobayashi Kunio
Dec 25, 202428mKobayashi Kunio (76) is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children, and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper.