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Original run: 05.04.2015 — 30.12.2023
Country of origin: Japan
Network: NHK World
Watched by: 0 865 198
Total running time: 5 days 3 hours 4 minutes
Episode duration: 45 min.
Episodes count: 162
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A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields in Japan.

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2024 season3

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2023 season7

2022 season12

12
A God Never Wastes Nor Abandons: Toyoshima Masanobu, Yakiniku Restaurant Employee
04.12.2022
11
A Craftsman's Dream at 85: Iwai Makoto, Lathe Turner
16.10.2022
10
The Last Samurai of the Far North: Tanikawa Rokuya, Neurosurgeon
09.10.2022
9
This Is Where I Belong: Kawaguchi Kana, Social Entrepreneur
11.09.2022
8
Risking Your Life, Recycling Life: Katagiri Kunio, Trap Hunter
04.09.2022
7
Protecting the World with a Single Rope: Yamaguchi Takaharu, Civil Engineer
07.08.2022
6
Checking His Answers, All His Life: Kobayashi Toru, Garden Landscaper
17.07.2022
5
Fighting COVID-19 on the Frontlines: Takeda Shinhiro, ICU Doctor
12.06.2022
4
Put Your Heart Into Every Moment: Nakayama Yumiko, Airport Ground Staff
05.06.2022
3
Guarding the Road of Life: Ueno Toshio, Traffic Guard
15.05.2022
2
The Unstoppable Pursuit of the Perfect Tuna: Fukushima Kazuhiko, Bluefin Tuna Farmer
08.05.2022
1
In Pursuit of Self-Improvement: Akimasa Nakao, Pancreatic Surgeon
10.04.2022

2021 season18

18
It's Alright to Take a Detour in Life: Nishihara Kinzo, Patissier
14.11.2021
17
Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist
17.10.2021
16
A Life-Changing Encounter: Hashimoto Kazue, Salesperson
10.10.2021
15
Caring for Each and Every Parcel: Nagasawa Kota, Delivery Driver
12.09.2021
14
Forging Swords, Forging Oneself: Yoshihara Yoshindo, Katana Swordsmith
05.09.2021
13
Smiles in Every Drop: Saito Mayu, Winemaker
08.08.2021
12
A Cool Job Done by a Cool Man
01.08.2021
11
Seeds Always Sprout: Kobori Natsuka, Vegetable Buyer
11.07.2021
10
Do Something Anyone Can Do To the Fullest: Shingai Koichiro, Futon Craftsman
04.07.2021
9
True Partnership: Kaida Hiroshi, Search and Rescue Dog Trainer
13.06.2021
8
The All-Or-Nothing Battle of the Lone Wolf: Saito Tomofumi, Italian Cuisine Chef
06.06.2021
7
Uncovering the Past Through Boundless Curiosity: Baba Ryoji, Restorer of Cultural Properties
16.05.2021
6
Alongside the Sky, Land, and Sheep: Sakai Shingo, Shepherd
09.05.2021
5
Picking Yourself Up to Carry Dreams: Take Yusuke, Garbage Collector
11.04.2021
4
For a Dish That Will Fill Hearts with Wonder: Kawada Tomoya, Chinese Cuisine Chef
04.04.2021
3
Keeping Things Running: Omori Toru, Bus Driver
07.03.2021
2
Living Life Feeling Alive: Hasegawa Hiroki, Fish Broker
14.02.2021
1
One Step Forward, Together: Sekine Shuichiro, Labor Union Manager
17.01.2021

2020 season22

22
The Battle Has Just Begun: Kasahara Kei, Infectious Disease Specialist
13.12.2020
21
New Seas for the Barefoot Captain: Tashiro Seiichiro, Fishing Boat Captain
08.11.2020
20
Always Stay Humble and True to Yourself: Shimada Yoshihiko, Western Cuisine Chef
01.11.2020
19
A Savory Pancake Greater Than Its Parts: Ichii Kaoru, Okonomiyaki Chef
11.10.2020
18
Starting a Rural Revolution: Iwasa Toru, Editor
04.10.2020
17
The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao
06.09.2020
16
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes 2
09.08.2020
15
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes
02.08.2020
14
Fighting for Survival
12.07.2020
13
Embracing Beauty as Self-Care: Kanzaki Megumi, Beautician
05.07.2020
12
A Life That Shines From the Shoes Up: Hasegawa Yuya, Shoeshiner
14.06.2020
11
A Career Built on Passion and Connections 2020: Honda Daisuke, Department Store Buyer
07.06.2020
10
Charmed by a Magical Flower: Washizawa Koji, Plant Breeder
09.05.2020
9
One Animal at a Time, One Step at a Time: Tamukai Kenichi, Veterinarian
02.05.2020
8
The Children Have the Answers: Imoto Haruhisa, Maths Teacher
11.04.2020
7
To the Deep! 9 Days of Adventure: Shinkai 6500
04.04.2020
6
Be Yourself, and Live with a Smile: Hideo Honda, Psychiatrist
14.03.2020
5
Serving Joy - The Resolve of a Mother: Hiroe Higuchi, Hotel Executive Chef
13.03.2020
4
Supporting Families with a New Endeavor: Shima Tassin, Household Helper
29.02.2020
3
Aiming for the Point of Perfection: Hajime Yoneda, Chef
08.02.2020
2
Knives Made with Heart and Soul: Katsumi Sakashita, Knife Sharpener
02.02.2020
1
Giving Brings Hope: Ippei Torii, Foreign Worker Advocate
11.01.2020

2019 season21

21
My Work Is Never Done: Miyuki Nishimura, Medical Instrument Developer
14.12.2019
20
Strength in Weakness: Taizo Shibano, Gelato Artisan
30.11.2019
19
Giving Electronics "Life" Until the Very End: Kazumi Imai, Electronics Shop Owner
09.11.2019
18
Climbing Higher - The World's Best Cleaning: Haruko Niitsu, Cleaner
02.11.2019
17
Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha
12.10.2019
16
Through Hair, I Fashion Better Lives!: Takuya Takagi, Hair Stylist
05.10.2019
15
The Path of Meat, My Way: Yoshinobu Niiho, Meat Shop Owner
14.09.2019
14
Tradition and Revolution: Two Kings of Curry
07.09.2019
13
People Can Change From the Bottom Up: Tomo Okabe, Beautiful Butt Trainer
17.08.2019
12
Saving Lives in the Countryside: Akihide Kon, Emergency Physician
10.08.2019
11
Following the Anko Road at Full Speed: Toshiyasu Obata, Japanese Sweets Artisan
13.07.2019
10
Limitless Bravery, Endless Innovation: Toichi Takahashi, Master Brewer
08.06.2019
9
The Path of Conviction, Eliminating Medical Errors: Yoshimasa Nagao, Doctor/Patient Safety Department Supervisor
01.06.2019
8
Unleash the Inner Light: MIKIKO, Director & Choreographer
11.05.2019
7
Absolute Devotion: Isao Amano, Sushi Chef
04.05.2019
6
A Career Built on Passion and Connections: Daisuke Honda, Department Store Buyer
13.04.2019
5
Take Life at Your Own Pace: Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Puppet Maker
06.04.2019
4
Strength and Grace: Sadako Akashi, Breast Surgeon
17.03.2019
3
To See Them Smile: Yukako Fukushima, Cosmetic Prosthesis Maker
03.03.2019
2
Healing Wounded Families: Akemi Tomoda, Child Neurologist
10.02.2019
1
Shouldering Destiny, Innovating Kabuki: Ichikawa Ebizo, Kabuki Actor
13.01.2019

2018 season17

17
Walk in the Center of a Sunny Street: Yoko Shibata, Brand Producer
16.12.2018
16
We're Their Last Resort: Akihiro Yamamoto, Credit Union President
09.12.2018
15
Capturing Fleeting Lives: Satoshi Kuribayashi, Biological Ecology Photographer
02.12.2018
14
Crafting a New Tono Legend: Katsuhiko Tada, Farmer
11.11.2018
13
Sorting Effects and Emotions: Masatomi Yokoo, Bereavement Cleaner
14.10.2018
12
The Joys of Uncertainty
16.09.2018
11
A Passion for Chocolate
02.09.2018
10
Supporting Moms and Families: Shima Tassin, Household Helper
05.08.2018
9
The Women of Ginza
15.07.2018
8
Passion in a Bowl
01.07.2018
7
Pull Out All the Stops
10.06.2018
6
Lacquer Is My Life: Noritake Sato, Lacquerer
06.05.2018
5
Enchantment of the Oceans
08.04.2018
4
Always Joyful
04.03.2018
3
No Risk, No Fun
11.02.2018
2
Taking Flight, Saving Lives
04.02.2018
1
The Joy of Walking, Once More
14.01.2018

2017 season17

2016 season18

18
Repair Done Right - The Koyama Brothers, Auto Mechanics
25.12.2016
17
Protecting Mother and Child - Kazuhide Ogita, Obstetrician
18.12.2016
16
Defying Convention - Hiroshi Michiwaki, Inventor
09.12.2016
15
A Place to be Yourself - Tadasuke Kato, Care Center Manager
04.11.2016
14
The Town Holds the Answers - Eiji Teramoto, Civil Servant
28.10.2016
13
Making Limbs That Walk with You - Fumio Usui: Prosthetic Limb Technician
07.10.2016
12
Master of Airplane Safety - Yoshio Sugimoto, Aircraft Mechanic
08.09.2016
11
Encounters Inspire Strength - Masamichi Yoshitsubaki, Disaster-relief Expert
26.08.2016
10
Lessons for Life - Chieko Nojima, Childminder
12.08.2016
9
Propelling the Aerial Filming Revolution
17.07.2016
8
Recovering the Joy of Eating - Tamami Koyama, Nurse
03.07.2016
7
A Life in Each Encounter - Hideo Ito, Home-mover
27.05.2016
6
Keeping it Real for Housewives - Asako Imao, Editor-in-Chief
22.04.2016
5
Seeking the Ultimate in Hospitality - Hitoshi Ishihara, Chef
17.04.2016
4
Moving Structures with Heart - Kentaro Ishikawa - Hikiya Building Mover
19.02.2016
3
The God of Wagyu - Hidetoshi Kamada, Beef Cattle Farmer
05.02.2016
2
The Long Way is the Best Shortcut - Tadatoshi Takayama, Liver Surgeon
22.01.2016
1
Treasures Lie at Your Feet - Paul Smither, Garden Designer
03.01.2016

2015 season26

24
Ikuko Nakamura, Home Care Dietitian
13.12.2015
23
Bending Steel at Will - Koichi Kuzuhara, Line-heating Craftsman
22.11.2015
22
Tireless Devotion to Animals' Lives - Motokazu Hasuoka, Veterinarian
08.11.2015
21
Courageous Buyer, Passionate Salesman - Greengrocer, Teruaki Sugimoto
25.10.2015
20
A Life in Clocks - Keiichi Matsuura, Clocksmith
11.10.2015
19
Preserving Waterworks with Pride - Hisafumi Shogi, Waterworks Engineer
11.09.2015
18
Deli Meals from the Heart - Keiji and Sumiko Sato, Supermarket Owners
06.09.2015
17
Special Edition: Cleaning Craftspeople
16.08.2015
16
Demolishing Preconceptions - Hideki Ichihara, Construction Engineer
02.08.2015
12
Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman
21.07.2015
*RERUN Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman
21.07.2015
special
15
Beyond Fear Lies Hope - Atsuyuki Yamataka, Pediatric Surgeon
19.07.2015
14
Ebola: Knowledge is Power - Ayato Takada, Virologist
05.07.2015
13
In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor
28.06.2015
*RERUN In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor
28.06.2015
special
11
The Human Touch - Shintaro Hayashi
14.06.2015
10
Weaving Memories in Clothing - Takao Matsumoto, Invisible Mender
07.06.2015
9
Forging Ahead into the Future - Daito Manabe, Programmer/Artist
31.05.2015
8
The God of Polishing - Kazuo Kobayashi, Master Metal Polisher
24.05.2015
7
A Learner by Nature, Always - Etsuo Asano, Vegetable Farmer
17.05.2015
6
Yoshikazu Okazaki, Packaging Manager
10.05.2015
5
Reviving Wardrobe Treasures - Takeru Furuta, Master Cleaner
03.05.2015
4
In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor
26.04.2015
3
Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman
19.04.2015
2
Cyborgs: A Future of Hope - Yoshiyuki Sankai, Robot Researcher
12.04.2015
1
Top Gun of the Docks: Shigeru Kamiakutsu, Crane Jockey
05.04.2015

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