Front Runners

1. Prosthetics Pioneer - Usui Fumio

Usui Fumio, a renowned prosthetist, has spent decades developing sporting lim...

2. Kyoto Foraging Master - Nakahigashi Hisato

In the mountain village of Hanase, near Kyoto, a traditional inn has been uph...

3. Rope Rescue Expert - Hayashida Akihiro

Rope rescue teams expertly use cords, clasps, and pulleys to reach people str...

4. Children's Hospice Founder - Tagawa Hisato

Next episode, we'll be exploring the story of Tagawa Hisato, a dedicated foun...

5. Vegan Washoku Chef - Kusumoto Katsumi

Next episode of FRONTRUNNERS features a Tokyo restaurant that's a global vega...

6. Japanese Cheese Trailblazer - Shibata Chiyo

Rural Chiba Prefecture is home to pioneering cheesemaker Shibata Chiyo, who r...

7. Master Gardener - Kitayama Yasuo

The next episode follows Kitayama Yasuo, a 74-year-old master gardener, as he...

9. Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi

The Tabata family, renowned producers of Kyo-yuzen dyed textiles from Kyoto, ...

10. Thatching Innovator - Sagara Ikuya

The art of traditional Japanese thatched roofs is facing a decline, as the sk...

11. Pioneering Neurosurgeon - Kato Yoko

Dr. Kato Yoko is a renowned expert in stroke treatment, boasting an impressiv...