Face To Face
Season 12
20264 episodes
Episodes
E1Hiromi: Sailing the Sea of Music
2026-02-21 · 28m
Captivating audiences around the world, Hiromi is one of Japan's leading pianists. Exclusive backstage footage and a special performance reveal her musical world and the challenges behind it.
E2Yoshioka Sarasa: Preserving Japan's Ancient Colors
2026-03-21 · 28m
Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.
E3Iwaoka Yoji: Preserving Ramen Culture
2026-06-17 · 28m
Iwaoka Yoji brought together Japan's diverse ramen traditions by creating the world's first ramen-themed amusement park.He explores how this dish became one of Japan's most enduring cultural icons.
E4Isogai Naotaka: Orchestrating the Night Sky
2026-09-27 · 28m
Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.