The next episode follows Kitayama Yasuo, a 74-year-old master gardener, as he works on his final major project in a city still recovering from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
1. Prosthetics Pioneer - Usui Fumio
Aired: Mar 22, 2023Usui Fumio, a renowned prosthetist, has spent decades developing sporting lim...
2. Kyoto Foraging Master - Nakahigashi Hisato
Aired: Mar 29, 2023In the mountain village of Hanase, near Kyoto, a traditional inn has been uph...
3. Rope Rescue Expert - Hayashida Akihiro
Aired: Apr 19, 2023Rope rescue teams expertly use cords, clasps, and pulleys to reach people str...
4. Children's Hospice Founder - Tagawa Hisato
Aired: May 24, 2023Next episode, we'll be exploring the story of Tagawa Hisato, a dedicated foun...
5. Vegan Washoku Chef - Kusumoto Katsumi
Aired: Jun 28, 2023Next episode of FRONTRUNNERS features a Tokyo restaurant that's a global vega...
6. Japanese Cheese Trailblazer - Shibata Chiyo
Aired: Jul 19, 2023Rural Chiba Prefecture is home to pioneering cheesemaker Shibata Chiyo, who r...
7. Master Gardener - Kitayama Yasuo
Aired: Jul 26, 2023The next episode follows Kitayama Yasuo, a 74-year-old master gardener, as he...
8. Helicopter Physician - Tsugita Nobuyuki
Aired: Aug 30, 2023Tsugita Nobuyuki, an airborne physician, provides crucial medical services to...
9. Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi
Aired: Sep 27, 2023The Tabata family, renowned producers of Kyo-yuzen dyed textiles from Kyoto, ...
10. Thatching Innovator - Sagara Ikuya
Aired: Nov 14, 2023The art of traditional Japanese thatched roofs is facing a decline, as the sk...
11. Pioneering Neurosurgeon - Kato Yoko
Aired: Dec 26, 2023Dr. Kato Yoko is a renowned expert in stroke treatment, boasting an impressiv...
Guest Starring
Seasons: 3
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Production Country: Japan
Genres:News
