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2026×4 |
A Life of Ramen and Taking the Long Road: Mori Toshiaki, Ramen Shop Owner |
Jul 25, 2026 |
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2026×3 |
The Man Favored by the Tuna of the Tsugaru Strait: Kikuchi Takeichi, Tuna Fisherman |
May 30, 2026 |
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2026×2 |
From the Kitchen, With Every Family in Her Heart: Kajiwara Masako, Supermarket Deli Dish Director |
Feb 28, 2026 |
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2026×1 |
kensuke ushio: Letting the Music Just Be There |
Jan 31, 2026 |
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2025×3 |
Going Beyond Three Stars: Kobayashi Kei, French Cuisine Chef |
Nov 29, 2025 |
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2025×2 |
Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Pediatrician |
May 31, 2025 |
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2025×1 |
Putting Himself Into Every Grain: Seki Tomoharu, Rice Farmer |
Feb 22, 2025 |
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2024×8 |
Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan - Aoyama Gosho, Manga Artist |
Dec 28, 2024 |
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2024×7 |
The Rising Sun of Cancer Treatment: Yasufuku Kazuhiro, Thoracic Surgeon |
Nov 30, 2024 |
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2024×6 |
The Courage to Look at the Unseen Future: Baba Masataka, Architect |
Oct 26, 2024 |
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2024×5 |
Stitching Wishes Together, Tailoring Myself: Murakami Rui, Shoe Repair Artisan |
Jul 27, 2024 |
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2024×4 |
Vessels of Unbreakable Spirit: The Professionals of Noto |
May 25, 2024 |
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2024×3 |
Connecting the Heart to Hope: Yamamoto Takumi, Reconstructive Supermicrosurgeon |
Apr 27, 2024 |
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2024×2 |
Making Barriers No Longer Barriers: Ochiai Yoichi, Researcher |
Feb 24, 2024 |
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2024×1 |
A Tiny Universe in the Palm of Your Hand: Honda Tsuneyuki, Toy Developer |
Jan 27, 2024 |
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2023×7 |
Two Masters of Cinema: Yamada Yoji and Yoshinaga Sayuri |
Dec 30, 2023 |
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2023×6 |
Never Wavering on His Path: Yamagishi Masaaki, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon |
Nov 25, 2023 |
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2023×5 |
A Traveling Family, Keeping Spring Alive: Fujii Takaharu, Beekeeper |
Oct 28, 2023 |
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2023×4 |
Putting Pride and Passion Into Every Fish: Maeda Naoki, Fish Shop Owner |
Sep 30, 2023 |
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2023×3 |
Making Little Wishes Heard: Sasaki Miwa, Child Life Specialist |
Aug 26, 2023 |
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2023×2 |
The Nameless Ace, Fighting on the Frontline: Narcotics Agent X |
Jul 29, 2023 |
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2023×1 |
The Quiet Joy of Unsung Support: Onishi Toshio, Copy Editor |
Mar 12, 2023 |
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2022×12 |
A God Never Wastes Nor Abandons: Toyoshima Masanobu, Yakiniku Restaurant Employee |
Dec 4, 2022 |
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2022×11 |
A Craftsman's Dream at 85: Iwai Makoto, Lathe Turner |
Oct 16, 2022 |
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2022×10 |
The Last Samurai of the Far North: Tanikawa Rokuya, Neurosurgeon |
Oct 9, 2022 |
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2022×9 |
This Is Where I Belong: Kawaguchi Kana, Social Entrepreneur |
Sep 11, 2022 |
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2022×8 |
Risking Your Life, Recycling Life: Katagiri Kunio, Trap Hunter |
Sep 4, 2022 |
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2022×7 |
Protecting the World with a Single Rope: Yamaguchi Takaharu, Civil Engineer |
Aug 7, 2022 |
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2022×6 |
Checking His Answers, All His Life: Kobayashi Toru, Garden Landscaper |
Jul 17, 2022 |
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2022×5 |
Fighting COVID-19 on the Frontlines: Takeda Shinhiro, ICU Doctor |
Jun 12, 2022 |
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2022×4 |
Put Your Heart Into Every Moment: Nakayama Yumiko, Airport Ground Staff |
Jun 5, 2022 |
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2022×3 |
Guarding the Road of Life: Ueno Toshio, Traffic Guard |
May 15, 2022 |
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2022×2 |
The Unstoppable Pursuit of the Perfect Tuna: Fukushima Kazuhiko, Bluefin Tuna Farmer |
May 8, 2022 |
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2022×1 |
In Pursuit of Self-Improvement: Akimasa Nakao, Pancreatic Surgeon |
Apr 10, 2022 |
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2021×18 |
It's Alright to Take a Detour in Life: Nishihara Kinzo, Patissier |
Nov 14, 2021 |
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2021×17 |
Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist |
Oct 17, 2021 |
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2021×16 |
A Life-Changing Encounter: Hashimoto Kazue, Salesperson |
Oct 10, 2021 |
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2021×15 |
Caring for Each and Every Parcel: Nagasawa Kota, Delivery Driver |
Sep 12, 2021 |
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2021×14 |
Forging Swords, Forging Oneself: Yoshihara Yoshindo, Katana Swordsmith |
Sep 5, 2021 |
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2021×13 |
Smiles in Every Drop: Saito Mayu, Winemaker |
Aug 8, 2021 |
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2021×12 |
A Cool Job Done by a Cool Man |
Aug 1, 2021 |
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2021×11 |
Seeds Always Sprout: Kobori Natsuka, Vegetable Buyer |
Jul 11, 2021 |
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2021×10 |
Do Something Anyone Can Do To the Fullest: Shingai Koichiro, Futon Craftsman |
Jul 4, 2021 |
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2021×9 |
True Partnership: Kaida Hiroshi, Search and Rescue Dog Trainer |
Jun 13, 2021 |
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2021×8 |
The All-Or-Nothing Battle of the Lone Wolf: Saito Tomofumi, Italian Cuisine Chef |
Jun 6, 2021 |
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2021×7 |
Uncovering the Past Through Boundless Curiosity: Baba Ryoji, Restorer of Cultural Properties |
May 16, 2021 |
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2021×6 |
Alongside the Sky, Land, and Sheep: Sakai Shingo, Shepherd |
May 9, 2021 |
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2021×5 |
Picking Yourself Up to Carry Dreams: Take Yusuke, Garbage Collector |
Apr 11, 2021 |
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2021×4 |
For a Dish That Will Fill Hearts with Wonder: Kawada Tomoya, Chinese Cuisine Chef |
Apr 4, 2021 |
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2021×3 |
Keeping Things Running: Omori Toru, Bus Driver |
Mar 7, 2021 |
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2021×2 |
Living Life Feeling Alive: Hasegawa Hiroki, Fish Broker |
Feb 14, 2021 |
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2021×1 |
One Step Forward, Together: Sekine Shuichiro, Labor Union Manager |
Jan 17, 2021 |
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2020×22 |
The Battle Has Just Begun: Kasahara Kei, Infectious Disease Specialist |
Dec 13, 2020 |
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2020×21 |
New Seas for the Barefoot Captain: Tashiro Seiichiro, Fishing Boat Captain |
Nov 8, 2020 |
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2020×20 |
Always Stay Humble and True to Yourself: Shimada Yoshihiko, Western Cuisine Chef |
Nov 1, 2020 |
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2020×19 |
A Savory Pancake Greater Than Its Parts: Ichii Kaoru, Okonomiyaki Chef |
Oct 11, 2020 |
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2020×18 |
Starting a Rural Revolution: Iwasa Toru, Editor |
Oct 4, 2020 |
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2020×17 |
The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao |
Sep 6, 2020 |
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2020×16 |
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes 2 |
Aug 9, 2020 |
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2020×15 |
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes |
Aug 2, 2020 |
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2020×14 |
Fighting for Survival |
Jul 12, 2020 |
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2020×13 |
Embracing Beauty as Self-Care: Kanzaki Megumi, Beautician |
Jul 5, 2020 |
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2020×12 |
A Life That Shines From the Shoes Up: Hasegawa Yuya, Shoeshiner |
Jun 14, 2020 |
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2020×11 |
A Career Built on Passion and Connections 2020: Honda Daisuke, Department Store Buyer |
Jun 7, 2020 |
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2020×10 |
Charmed by a Magical Flower: Washizawa Koji, Plant Breeder |
May 9, 2020 |
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2020×9 |
One Animal at a Time, One Step at a Time: Tamukai Kenichi, Veterinarian |
May 2, 2020 |
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2020×8 |
The Children Have the Answers: Imoto Haruhisa, Maths Teacher |
Apr 11, 2020 |
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2020×7 |
To the Deep! 9 Days of Adventure: Shinkai 6500 |
Apr 4, 2020 |
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2020×6 |
Be Yourself, and Live with a Smile: Hideo Honda, Psychiatrist |
Mar 14, 2020 |
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2020×5 |
Serving Joy - The Resolve of a Mother: Hiroe Higuchi, Hotel Executive Chef |
Mar 13, 2020 |
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2020×4 |
Supporting Families with a New Endeavor: Shima Tassin, Household Helper |
Feb 29, 2020 |
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2020×3 |
Aiming for the Point of Perfection: Hajime Yoneda, Chef |
Feb 8, 2020 |
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2020×2 |
Knives Made with Heart and Soul: Katsumi Sakashita, Knife Sharpener |
Feb 2, 2020 |
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2020×1 |
Giving Brings Hope: Ippei Torii, Foreign Worker Advocate |
Jan 11, 2020 |
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season 2019 |
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2019×21 |
My Work Is Never Done: Miyuki Nishimura, Medical Instrument Developer |
Dec 14, 2019 |
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2019×20 |
Strength in Weakness: Taizo Shibano, Gelato Artisan |
Nov 30, 2019 |
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2019×19 |
Giving Electronics "Life" Until the Very End: Kazumi Imai, Electronics Shop Owner |
Nov 9, 2019 |
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2019×18 |
Climbing Higher - The World's Best Cleaning: Haruko Niitsu, Cleaner |
Nov 2, 2019 |
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2019×17 |
Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha |
Oct 12, 2019 |
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2019×16 |
Through Hair, I Fashion Better Lives!: Takuya Takagi, Hair Stylist |
Oct 5, 2019 |
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2019×15 |
The Path of Meat, My Way: Yoshinobu Niiho, Meat Shop Owner |
Sep 14, 2019 |
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2019×14 |
Tradition and Revolution: Two Kings of Curry |
Sep 7, 2019 |
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2019×13 |
People Can Change From the Bottom Up: Tomo Okabe, Beautiful Butt Trainer |
Aug 17, 2019 |
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2019×12 |
Saving Lives in the Countryside: Akihide Kon, Emergency Physician |
Aug 10, 2019 |
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2019×11 |
Following the Anko Road at Full Speed: Toshiyasu Obata, Japanese Sweets Artisan |
Jul 13, 2019 |
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2019×10 |
Limitless Bravery, Endless Innovation: Toichi Takahashi, Master Brewer |
Jun 8, 2019 |
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2019×9 |
The Path of Conviction, Eliminating Medical Errors: Yoshimasa Nagao, Doctor/Patient Safety Department Supervisor |
Jun 1, 2019 |
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2019×8 |
Unleash the Inner Light: MIKIKO, Director & Choreographer |
May 11, 2019 |
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2019×7 |
Absolute Devotion: Isao Amano, Sushi Chef |
May 4, 2019 |
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2019×6 |
A Career Built on Passion and Connections: Daisuke Honda, Department Store Buyer |
Apr 13, 2019 |
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2019×5 |
Take Life at Your Own Pace: Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Puppet Maker |
Apr 6, 2019 |
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2019×4 |
Strength and Grace: Sadako Akashi, Breast Surgeon |
Mar 17, 2019 |
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2019×3 |
To See Them Smile: Yukako Fukushima, Cosmetic Prosthesis Maker |
Mar 3, 2019 |
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2019×2 |
Healing Wounded Families: Akemi Tomoda, Child Neurologist |
Feb 10, 2019 |
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2019×1 |
Shouldering Destiny, Innovating Kabuki: Ichikawa Ebizo, Kabuki Actor |
Jan 13, 2019 |
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2018×17 |
Walk in the Center of a Sunny Street: Yoko Shibata, Brand Producer |
Dec 16, 2018 |
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2018×16 |
We're Their Last Resort: Akihiro Yamamoto, Credit Union President |
Dec 9, 2018 |
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2018×15 |
Capturing Fleeting Lives: Satoshi Kuribayashi, Biological Ecology Photographer |
Dec 2, 2018 |
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2018×14 |
Crafting a New Tono Legend: Katsuhiko Tada, Farmer |
Nov 11, 2018 |
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2018×13 |
Sorting Effects and Emotions: Masatomi Yokoo, Bereavement Cleaner |
Oct 14, 2018 |
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2018×12 |
The Joys of Uncertainty |
Sep 16, 2018 |
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2018×11 |
A Passion for Chocolate |
Sep 2, 2018 |
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2018×10 |
Supporting Moms and Families: Shima Tassin, Household Helper |
Aug 5, 2018 |
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2018×9 |
The Women of Ginza |
Jul 15, 2018 |
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2018×8 |
Passion in a Bowl |
Jul 1, 2018 |
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2018×7 |
Pull Out All the Stops |
Jun 10, 2018 |
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2018×6 |
Lacquer Is My Life: Noritake Sato, Lacquerer |
May 6, 2018 |
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2018×5 |
Enchantment of the Oceans |
Apr 8, 2018 |
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2018×4 |
Always Joyful |
Mar 4, 2018 |
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2018×3 |
No Risk, No Fun |
Feb 11, 2018 |
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2018×2 |
Taking Flight, Saving Lives |
Feb 4, 2018 |
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2018×1 |
The Joy of Walking, Once More |
Jan 14, 2018 |
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season 2017 |
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2017×17 |
Winning Big: Akira Matsumoto |
Dec 17, 2017 |
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2017×16 |
Exploring the Mysteries of Life |
Dec 3, 2017 |
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2017×15 |
The Artisans Who Made a Luxury Train |
Nov 12, 2017 |
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2017×14 |
Fighting for Families' Futures |
Oct 1, 2017 |
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2017×13 |
Beauty Flowering in the Heart |
Sep 3, 2017 |
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2017×12 |
I'll Follow This Path |
Aug 6, 2017 |
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2017×11 |
Opening New Paths to Save Young Lives |
Jul 16, 2017 |
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2017×10 |
The Men Who Build "Hope" |
Jul 2, 2017 |
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2017×9 |
One Story at a Time |
Jun 11, 2017 |
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2017×8 |
Tofu Taught Me How to Live |
Jun 4, 2017 |
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2017×7 |
Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light |
May 14, 2017 |
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2017×6 |
Bringing Terminal Patients Peace of Mind |
Apr 16, 2017 |
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2017×5 |
A Singular Path to Excellence |
Mar 19, 2017 |
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2017×4 |
Renovating Buildings, Rejuvenating Communities |
Feb 19, 2017 |
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2017×3 |
The Masters of Tsukiji Market |
Feb 12, 2017 |
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2017×2 |
Life in Light and Shadow |
Feb 5, 2017 |
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2017×1 |
A Fish Seller's Spirit |
Jan 8, 2017 |
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season 2016 |
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2016×18 |
Repair Done Right - The Koyama Brothers, Auto Mechanics |
Dec 25, 2016 |
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2016×17 |
Protecting Mother and Child - Kazuhide Ogita, Obstetrician |
Dec 18, 2016 |
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2016×16 |
Defying Convention - Hiroshi Michiwaki, Inventor |
Dec 9, 2016 |
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2016×15 |
A Place to be Yourself - Tadasuke Kato, Care Center Manager |
Nov 4, 2016 |
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2016×14 |
The Town Holds the Answers - Eiji Teramoto, Civil Servant |
Oct 28, 2016 |
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2016×13 |
Making Limbs That Walk with You - Fumio Usui: Prosthetic Limb Technician |
Oct 7, 2016 |
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2016×12 |
Master of Airplane Safety - Yoshio Sugimoto, Aircraft Mechanic |
Sep 8, 2016 |
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2016×11 |
Encounters Inspire Strength - Masamichi Yoshitsubaki, Disaster-relief Expert |
Aug 26, 2016 |
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2016×10 |
Lessons for Life - Chieko Nojima, Childminder |
Aug 12, 2016 |
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2016×9 |
Propelling the Aerial Filming Revolution |
Jul 17, 2016 |
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2016×8 |
Recovering the Joy of Eating - Tamami Koyama, Nurse |
Jul 3, 2016 |
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2016×7 |
A Life in Each Encounter - Hideo Ito, Home-mover |
May 27, 2016 |
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2016×6 |
Keeping it Real for Housewives - Asako Imao, Editor-in-Chief |
Apr 22, 2016 |
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2016×5 |
Seeking the Ultimate in Hospitality - Hitoshi Ishihara, Chef |
Apr 17, 2016 |
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2016×4 |
Moving Structures with Heart - Kentaro Ishikawa - Hikiya Building Mover |
Feb 19, 2016 |
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2016×3 |
The God of Wagyu - Hidetoshi Kamada, Beef Cattle Farmer |
Feb 5, 2016 |
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2016×2 |
The Long Way is the Best Shortcut - Tadatoshi Takayama, Liver Surgeon |
Jan 22, 2016 |
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2016×1 |
Treasures Lie at Your Feet - Paul Smither, Garden Designer |
Jan 3, 2016 |
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season 2015 |
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2015×24 |
Ikuko Nakamura, Home Care Dietitian |
Dec 13, 2015 |
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2015×23 |
Bending Steel at Will - Koichi Kuzuhara, Line-heating Craftsman |
Nov 22, 2015 |
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2015×22 |
Tireless Devotion to Animals' Lives - Motokazu Hasuoka, Veterinarian |
Nov 8, 2015 |
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2015×21 |
Courageous Buyer, Passionate Salesman - Greengrocer, Teruaki Sugimoto |
Oct 25, 2015 |
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2015×20 |
A Life in Clocks - Keiichi Matsuura, Clocksmith |
Oct 11, 2015 |
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2015×19 |
Preserving Waterworks with Pride - Hisafumi Shogi, Waterworks Engineer |
Sep 11, 2015 |
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2015×18 |
Deli Meals from the Heart - Keiji and Sumiko Sato, Supermarket Owners |
Sep 6, 2015 |
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2015×17 |
Special Edition: Cleaning Craftspeople |
Aug 16, 2015 |
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2015×16 |
Demolishing Preconceptions - Hideki Ichihara, Construction Engineer |
Aug 2, 2015 |
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2015×15 |
Beyond Fear Lies Hope - Atsuyuki Yamataka, Pediatric Surgeon |
Jul 19, 2015 |
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2015×14 |
Ebola: Knowledge is Power - Ayato Takada, Virologist |
Jul 5, 2015 |
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2015×11 |
The Human Touch - Shintaro Hayashi |
Jun 14, 2015 |
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2015×10 |
Weaving Memories in Clothing - Takao Matsumoto, Invisible Mender |
Jun 7, 2015 |
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2015×9 |
Forging Ahead into the Future - Daito Manabe, Programmer/Artist |
May 31, 2015 |
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2015×8 |
The God of Polishing - Kazuo Kobayashi, Master Metal Polisher |
May 24, 2015 |
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2015×7 |
A Learner by Nature, Always - Etsuo Asano, Vegetable Farmer |
May 17, 2015 |
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2015×6 |
Yoshikazu Okazaki, Packaging Manager |
May 10, 2015 |
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2015×5 |
Reviving Wardrobe Treasures - Takeru Furuta, Master Cleaner |
May 3, 2015 |
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2015×4 |
In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor |
Apr 26, 2015 |
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2015×3 |
Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman |
Apr 19, 2015 |
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2015×2 |
Cyborgs: A Future of Hope - Yoshiyuki Sankai, Robot Researcher |
Apr 12, 2015 |
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2015×1 |
Top Gun of the Docks: Shigeru Kamiakutsu, Crane Jockey |
Apr 5, 2015 |
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*RERUN Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman |
Jul 21, 2015 |
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special
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*RERUN In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor |
Jun 28, 2015 |
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