Season 3
15 episodes · Jan 8, 2025
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S3E1Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke
Jan 8, 202528mWildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.
S3E2Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos
Jan 15, 202528mOba Carlos is a social entrepreneur leveraging local Wi-Fi networks to close the gap in access to information and opportunity between urban and rural populations in the African nation of Benin.
S3E3Robotic Surgery Pioneer - Watanabe Go
Jan 29, 202528mWatanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.
S3E4Takama Takeshi - Environmentalist
Mar 5, 202528mJapanese researcher Takama Takeshi founded an organization on the island of Bali, Indonesia to study climate change and help farmers to adapt its effects.
S3E5Fish Leather Maker - Noguchi Tomohisa
Mar 19, 202528mNoguchi Tomohisa makes leather from discarded fish skin. We investigate his efforts to utilize waste in the seafood industry, and contribute to sustainability.
S3E6Tree Surgeon - Goto Mizuho
Mar 26, 202528mIn Japan, around 5,200 trees fall each year, causing accidents that can even be fatal. Tree surgeon Goto Mizuho diagnoses and treats them, utilizing innovative technology and techniques.
S3E7Peace Educator - Sumioka Kenta
Jul 30, 202528mIn Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace, through the creativity of youth.
S3E8Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko
Aug 6, 202528mTaira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.
S3E9Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine
Aug 13, 202528mFukuoka's summer traditional festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls. We meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation dollmaker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.
S3E10Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan
Aug 27, 202528mMatsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.
S3E11Chef - Suzuki Yuko
Oct 1, 202528mMongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy. Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.
S3E12Reconstructive Surgeon for Microtia - Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi
Oct 22, 202528mChildren with microtia are born with underdeveloped ears. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.
S3E13Social Entrepreneur - Ishikawa Naohito
Nov 19, 202528mSocial entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.
S3E14Dry Stone Waller: Kaneko Reo
Nov 26, 202528mMuch of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new stonemasons to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops around the country.
S3E15Deaf Cyclist: Hayase Kumi
Dec 24, 202528mHayase Kumi was the first deaf Japanese to earn a pharmacist's license. She is also a cyclist competing in the Deaflympics - an international sports competition for deaf athletes.