Season 11

2025-01-31 · 28m

Kawashima Toru is a chef of Japanese cuisine based in Noto. Through the power of food and human connection, he's been working to help the region recover from the New Year's Day 2024 earthquake.

2025-02-07 · 28m

Photographer and film director Ninagawa Mika is known for her vibrantly colorful works. She shares insight into her latest exhibition, as well as her thoughts on life and peace.

2025-05-31 · 28m

Imamura Shogo is a writer of historical fiction who showcases unlikely protagonists to explore modern social issues. He talks about his methodology and his efforts to keep paper books alive.

2025-06-28 · 28m

Legendary jockey Take Yutaka won his first G1 race at 19 years old, and has remained at the top for nearly 40 years. How does he draw out the full potential of his horses? And what lies ahead for him?

2025-08-16 · 28m

World-renowned gallerist Tomio Koyama helped launch the careers of artists Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara. He shares his unique approach and his vision for the future of Japan's art scene.

2025-10-25 · 28m

Actor Okada Junichi is the producer and action choreographer for a samurai series set for global release. He shares his passion for the genre, which draws heavily on Japanese physical techniques.