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Country: Japan · Type: Documentary

Genres: Documentary

Years: 2016

Seasons: 11 · Status: Continuing

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Interviews with leaders, visionaries and pioneers who shape Asia and the world.

Seasons (11)

Season 2016

4 Apr 2016 – 23 Dec 2016 · 121 episodes

1Takahiro Hachigo4 Apr 2016
2Kengo Kuma5 Apr 2016
3Mahathir bin Mohamad - Part 1: "Free Market" is Not Free6 Apr 2016
4Mahathir bin Mohamad - Part 2: War is a Crime7 Apr 2016
5Jeffrey Archer: Know What You Want8 Apr 2016
6Yoshiharu Ueki11 Apr 2016
7Terumasa Hino: Living with Jazz12 Apr 2016
8Rajeev Suri13 Apr 2016
9Salil Shetty: Fight for Justice14 Apr 2016
10Guo Pei: China's High Fashion Designer15 Apr 2016
11Kazuo Ushida18 Apr 2016
12Ichikawa Somegoro: Creating New Kabuki in Las Vegas19 Apr 2016
13Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita: A Female Mountaineer's Story20 Apr 2016
14Soren Hermansen: The Potential of Community Power21 Apr 2016
15Bob James: Healing Hearts with Jazz22 Apr 2016
16Peter Sutherland27 Apr 2016
17Ko Ko Gyi: Long Road to Democracy in Myanmar28 Apr 2016
18Kishore Mahbubani29 Apr 2016
19Madoka Kitamura2 May 2016
20Ryu Goto: Bridging Cultures with Music6 May 2016
21Shigeru Ban: Paper Architecture in Disaster Areas9 May 2016
22Kunio Kobayashi: Bonsai: Life in a Single Pot10 May 2016
23Wandee Khunchornyakong11 May 2016
24Hans Blix: Making the World a Safer Place12 May 2016
25Chade-Meng Tan13 May 2016
26Hidenori Ikegami: A Child's Potential Is Limitless16 May 2016
27Toshio Tokura: The Future of Watches17 May 2016
28Mahabir Pun: Connecting Himalayan Villages to the Internet18 May 2016
29Robin Rowland: Selling Sushi to the World19 May 2016
30Toshiko Akiyoshi: Infusing Elements of Asia in Jazz20 May 2016
31Jared Diamond: Seeking Clues for a Better Future in Traditional Societies25 May 2016
32Jung Chang: Telling China's Story3 Jun 2016
33Shinya Katanozaka: Daring in Its DNA6 Jun 2016
34Takuya Nakata: Making Music Innovation7 Jun 2016
35Vikrom Kromadit: Leading Thailand in Industrial Parks8 Jun 2016
36Lang Lang: Genius Pianist10 Jun 2016
37Tetsuji Ohashi: Breaking Through Barriers13 Jun 2016
38Naoki Izumiya: New Frontiers for Japanese Beer14 Jun 2016
39Jay Rubin: Literature Beyond Boundaries17 Jun 2016
40Mitsuaki Iwago: Finding New Angles20 Jun 2016
41Naomi Kawase: My Life is My Art21 Jun 2016
42Bill Gates: To Reduce Inequity23 Jun 2016
43Pen-Ek Ratanaruang: A Pessimist with Hope24 Jun 2016
44Jose Ramos-Horta: Peace Through Reconciliation29 Jun 2016
45Sayuri Yoshinaga: The Voice of Nuclear Survivors1 Jul 2016
46Hiroshi Ishino: Painting a Progressive Picture4 Jul 2016
47Genshitsu Sen: The Peacefulness of Tea5 Jul 2016
48Dave McClure: Empowering the Underdog6 Jul 2016
49Ian Bremmer: Global Risk in a G-Zero World7 Jul 2016
50Cai Guo-Qiang: The Meaning of Spectacular Works8 Jul 2016
51Tomotaka Takahashi: The Age of Humanoid Robotics11 Jul 2016
52Kiritake Kanjuro: Breathing New Life into Bunraku12 Jul 2016
53David Howell: Future of Energy13 Jul 2016
54Kazuhisa Nishigai: Leading the Race for Eco-friendly Tires19 Jul 2016
55Masayoshi Son: Creating an Asian Power Grid20 Jul 2016
56Venki Ramakrishnan: Science for Survival21 Jul 2016
57Mitsuaki Taguchi: Japanese Characters on the World Stage25 Jul 2016
58Daisaku Kimura: Lessons Learned from the Great Akira Kurosawa26 Jul 2016
59Babatunde Osotimehin: Ebola and Zika27 Jul 2016
60David Nussbaum: Towards a Sustainable Future28 Jul 2016
61Midori: Music Is Always With Us2 Aug 2016
62Joanne Liu: Medecins Sans Frontieres3 Aug 2016
63Shyam Badan Shrestha: Empowering Women in Nepal4 Aug 2016
64Paul Smith: Inspiration is Everywhere5 Aug 2016
65Benjamin Law: Embracing Diversity1 Sep 2016
66Kartika Jahja: Uncooling Patriarchy2 Sep 2016
67Masaki Sakuyama: Strong and Getting Stronger5 Sep 2016
68Hideki Togi: Bringing Gagaku to the World6 Sep 2016
69Susi Pudjiastuti: Zero Tolerance for Illegal Fishing7 Sep 2016
70Shigetaka Komori: A Second Founding12 Sep 2016
71Katsuhiko Wakabayashi: Securing the World with Hardware Nuts13 Sep 2016
72Peter Stutchburry: Sustainable Architecture14 Sep 2016
73Oh Jun-ho: Future of Robots and Human15 Sep 2016
74Shunji Iwai: The Feeling of Cinematic Beauty20 Sep 2016
75Paul Keating: New Growth of Asia-Pacific21 Sep 2016
76Richard Dawkins: A Lifetime of Wonder23 Sep 2016
77Noam Chomsky: A Linguist's View of Humanity28 Aug 2016
78Shi Yihong: Peking Opera Star29 Sep 2016
79Hirotaka Sugiyama: Turning Marunouchi into a World-Class Business District3 Oct 2016
80Hiroshi Sugimoto: Pushing Photography to the Realm of High Art4 Oct 2016
81Tim Fung: Community and Share Economy5 Oct 2016
82Tomoaki Kato: Saving Lives with Miracle Surgery6 Oct 2016
83Takayuki Ohira: Passion for the Starry Sky11 Oct 2016
84Bill Granger: A Passion for Food13 Oct 2016
85Yoshiyuki Sankai: Medical Robotics for the World17 Oct 2016
86Naoyuki Kawahara: Bringing Medical Care to Africa18 Oct 2016
87Adnan Topan Husodo: Fight the Culture of Corruption20 Oct 2016
88David Bouley: Haute Cuisine's Healer21 Oct 2016
89Mansai Nomura: Shakespeare, Japanese Style24 Oct 2016
90Hiroshi Senju: Paintings That Live 1,000 Years25 Oct 2016
91Tri Mumpuni: Make Development People-Centered26 Oct 2016
92Yoshihito Yamada: The Future of People and Machines31 Oct 2016
93Banana Yoshimoto: Healing Stories1 Nov 2016
94Christiana Figueres: The Challenge of Climate Change2 Nov 2016
95Wang Zhenghua: China's Budget Airline3 Nov 2016
96Tim Blum: Japan's Contemporary Art Pioneer4 Nov 2016
97Kunihiko Shimada: Pro Negotiation7 Nov 2016
98Sisyu: Calligraphy, Beyond the Page8 Nov 2016
99Christopher Patten9 Nov 2016
100Masahiro Nakajima: Fire Trucks Evolved14 Nov 2016
101Ikuo Fujitaka: The Spirit of Taiko15 Nov 2016
102Angel Gurria: Steering the World Economy16 Nov 2016
103Ezra Vogel: China's Shifting Status17 Nov 2016
104Jia Zhangke: A Film Maker's View of China18 Nov 2016
105Yoichi Takahashi: The Power of Manga21 Nov 2016
106Fu Yiyao: A Chinese Artist Who Paints Japan25 Nov 2016
107Mikiko: Technology That Makes People Shine28 Nov 2016
108Yin Myo Su: Promoting Ethical Business in Myanmar1 Dec 2016
109Sputniko!: Breaking Hi-Tech's Glass Ceiling with Art2 Dec 2016
110Valery Gergiev: Uniting People Through Music5 Dec 2016
111Toshio Yanagisawa: The Power of Music6 Dec 2016
112Eddie Jones: Coaching to Victory7 Dec 2016
113Richard Rogers: Designing for a Better Future9 Dec 2016
114Yuichi Mori: Farming with Film12 Dec 2016
115Kazuyuki Ishihara: A Gardening Magician13 Dec 2016
116Mireya Solis: Policies for Prosperity and Peace14 Dec 2016
117Pichet Klunchun: Culture is Free16 Dec 2016
118Eva Chen: Protecting the Digital World19 Dec 2016
119Katsuhisa Ezaki: Creating a Hit20 Dec 2016
120Helena Norberg-Hodge: Going "Global to Local"21 Dec 2016
121Kevin O'Hare: Ballet for the Future23 Dec 2016

Season 2017

13 Jan 2017 – 29 Dec 2017 · 148 episodes

1Daniel Barenboim: The Power of Music13 Jan 2017
2William J. Perry - Part 1: Toward a World Without Nuclear Weapons18 Jan 2017
3William J. Perry - Part 2: Threat of New Cold War19 Jan 2017
4Li Shuyun: The Art of Chinese Tea20 Jan 2017
5Ton Nu Thi Ninh: Building Bridges25 Jan 2017
6Blaine Harden: A Bleak Outlook for North Korea26 Jan 2017
7Oliver Stone: America's Dissident Voice27 Jan 2017
8Sanyutei Ryuraku: Laughter Knows No Borders30 Jan 2017
9Izumi Tateno: Playing with the Left Hand31 Jan 2017
10Ma Jun: For a Cleaner China1 Feb 2017
11Vo Trong Nghia: Architecture for Green Cities3 Feb 2017
12Masatoshi Kimata: Reaping a New Harvest6 Feb 2017
13Amon Miyamoto: Putting Japan on Stage7 Feb 2017
14Wang Xudong: Protecting China's Cultural Heritage8 Feb 2017
15Indira Ranamagar: Ensuring Every Child's Care and Education9 Feb 2017
16Toshiyuki Kiyomiya: Taking Ramen Global13 Feb 2017
17Shunmyo Masuno: Gardens of Zen14 Feb 2017
18Sopheap Pich: Finding Beauty in the World Around Us17 Feb 2017
19Hiroshi Sakata: Originality Is Everything20 Feb 2017
20Joe Hisaishi: The Spirit of Melody21 Feb 2017
21Cynthia Maung: Providing Healthcare for the Most Vulnerable22 Feb 2017
22Mohsen Makhmalbaf: Questioning Democracy24 Feb 2017
23Zhang Fan: Designing the Ideal Chinese Car1 Mar 2017
24Hideo Sawada: Reviving a Theme Park6 Mar 2017
25Koji Endo: Staying Sharp7 Mar 2017
26Wang Jian: Saving Lives with Genetic Science8 Mar 2017
27Mark Fitzpatrick: Preventing Nuclear Proliferation23 Mar 2017
28Saleemul Huq: A Climate Scientist Speaks Out24 Mar 2017
29Brunello Cucinelli: Humanistic Capitalism29 Mar 2017
30Cai Yani: A Recipe for Happiness30 Mar 2017
31Tatsuo Kawada: A Fibers Revolution3 Apr 2017
32Tokujin Yoshioka: Designing the Formless4 Apr 2017
33Joseph Stiglitz: Globalization for All6 Apr 2017
34Dominique de Villepin7 Apr 2017
35Masahiro Shima: Evolution in Knitting10 Apr 2017
36Chikara Mizukami: Taking Wagashi Worldwide11 Apr 2017
37Winnie Byanyima: Fighting Global Poverty12 Apr 2017
38Victor Cha: North Korea - Danger and Hope13 Apr 2017
39Tadahiro Yoshida: Zippers for Everyday Clothes17 Apr 2017
40Yoshihiro Murata: The Essence of Japanese Cuisine18 Apr 2017
41Carlo Petrini: Slow Food - Food Culture is an Act of Love19 Apr 2017
42Jackie Yi-Ru Ying: Open Minds Drive Innovations20 Apr 2017
43Cui Jian: The Godfather of Chinese Rock21 Apr 2017
44Hajime Yoneda: Pursuing Originality24 Apr 2017
45Sebastian Masuda: Pioneer of Kawaii Culture25 Apr 2017
46Chay Lo: Safe Water for All26 Apr 2017
47Amory Lovins: Energy Shift to Renewables27 Apr 2017
48Itsuo Hama: Creating Everyday Comforts1 May 2017
49Mika Ninagawa: Exploring Color Aesthetics2 May 2017
50Amitav Ghosh: Storytelling in the Era of Climate Crisis5 May 2017
51Kikuko Iwai: Restoring Masterpieces22 May 2017
52Hiroshi Sakurai: Challenging Conventions23 May 2017
53Youk Chhang: Face the Past, Learn from History24 May 2017
54Hong Ying: Speaking Out for Chinese Women26 May 2017
55Motoko Ishii: Creating New Attractions with Light30 May 2017
56Inga Beale: Diversity in a Globalized World1 Jun 2017
57Tadashi Hattori: Doctor on a Mission5 Jun 2017
58Yoichi Nomura: The Wizardry of Japanese Fireworks6 Jun 2017
59Mark Thompson: Bring the Facts to the People7 Jun 2017
60Cheong Koon Hean: Dream Audaciously8 Jun 2017
61Boris Akunin: Russia's Most Successful Villain9 Jun 2017
62Kanze Kiyokazu: Subtle Movements, Lasting Impressions12 Jun 2017
63Philippe Sands: Champion of the Rule of Law14 Jun 2017
64Jiang Qiong Er: A Modern Lifestyle with Traditional Chinese Art16 Jun 2017
65Julie Nelson Davis: Opening Up the World of Ukiyo-e3 Jul 2017
66Hironobu Tsujiguchi: Sweets That Delight the World4 Jul 2017
67Mahar Lagmay: Open Data Save Lives5 Jul 2017
68Junichiro Ikeda: Shipping Firm Tackles Stormy Seas10 Jul 2017
69Makoto Ozone: Life Is a Jazz Session11 Jul 2017
70Conchita Carpio Morales: No One is Above the Law13 Jul 2017
71Philip Craven: The Paralympic Vision19 Jul 2017
72Alejandra Ancheita: Defending Human Rights20 Jul 2017
73Andrew Bolton: Fashion is Art21 Jul 2017
74Noriaki Horikiri: A Global Soy Sauce24 Jul 2017
75Yasuhiko Fujikawa: Ephemeral Beauty at Our Feet25 Jul 2017
76Xavier López Ancona: Learn by Doing26 Jul 2017
77Lionel Barber: The Future of Newspapers27 Jul 2017
78Eriko Horiki: The Potential of Washi31 Jul 2017
79Toshio Suzuki: The Other Man Behind Ghibli1 Aug 2017
80Maritza Morales Casanova: Our Grandmother Earth2 Aug 2017
81Mechai Viravaidya: Take No as a Question3 Aug 2017
82Takeshi Niinami: Shaking Up the Spirits Industry7 Aug 2017
83Salman Khan: Education for the Future9 Aug 2017
84Yuichiro Miura: Defying Limits5 Sep 2017
85Michel Poulain: Keys to Longevity6 Sep 2017
86Fabrizio Parrulli: Fighting against Art Crime7 Sep 2017
87Lin Chiling: Helping Children8 Sep 2017
88Tatsuo Yasunaga: Leading a Sogo Shosha11 Sep 2017
89Eitetsu Hayashi: Drumming Up a New Sound12 Sep 2017
90Ikuko Ishikawa: Picture Books for Children13 Sep 2017
91Lam Tai-Hing: Living Long in Hong Kong14 Sep 2017
92Carlo Doglioni: Minimizing Earthquake Impact15 Sep 2017
93John Hunter: Teaching for World Peace20 Sep 2017
94Benita Chick: Voicing the Concerns of the LGBT21 Sep 2017
95Kanetoshi Oda: Safe Water for the World25 Sep 2017
96Katsuyuki Takatsu: Exploring the Possibilities of Dashi26 Sep 2017
97Yang Xiyu: Talking about North Korea27 Sep 2017
98Chris Yeung: The Fight to Regain Independent Journalism28 Sep 2017
99Shinji Hattori: Becoming a Luxury Brand2 Oct 2017
100Kazuo Iwamura: Children's Bestsellers with International Appeal3 Oct 2017
101Kyaw Zwa Moe: Keep Reaching for Truth4 Oct 2017
102Dominique Ansel: Sweet Creations6 Oct 2017
103Dasho Kinley Dorji: Go Beyond GDP11 Oct 2017
104Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz: At the Frontier of Embryology12 Oct 2017
105Sarita Mishra: Music Will Transform You13 Oct 2017
106Yoshindo Yoshihara: Iron Works of Art17 Oct 2017
107Chi Chia-wei: Fighting to Live True to Yourself19 Oct 2017
108Motoi Oyama: Supporting the World's Runners23 Oct 2017
109Tadanori Yokoo: Living and Breathing Art24 Oct 2017
110Tony Lo: Survival Strategy for a Global Enterprise25 Oct 2017
111Tshering Tempa: Biodiversity Creates Local Livelihood26 Oct 2017
112Yoshiaki Ishizawa: Preserving Historical Sites30 Oct 2017
113Lech Walesa, Part 1: The Age of Words1 Nov 2017
114Lech Walesa, Part 2: A New Kind of Solidarity2 Nov 2017
115Maria Tri Sulistyani: Puppets Can Connect Us3 Nov 2017
116Yoshihide Otomo: The Shape of Music6 Nov 2017
117Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Step into The Sky8 Nov 2017
118Wang Shu: Designs for Life and Nature10 Nov 2017
119Yoshinori Kanehana: Manufacturing Through Synergy13 Nov 2017
120Ken Noguchi: Solving the Unattended Problems14 Nov 2017
121Rahimah Abdulrahim: Reject Intolerance, Embrace Diversity15 Nov 2017
122Kathy Willis: Protecting Our Biodiversity16 Nov 2017
123Yuko Igarashi: Growth Through Dance20 Nov 2017
124Toshihiro Nakamura: Improving the Lives of the Impoverished21 Nov 2017
125Izumi Nakamitsu: Making the World a Better Place22 Nov 2017
126Helle Thorning-Schmidt: The Children's Champion23 Nov 2017
127Andrea Hirata: Education Makes Us Human24 Nov 2017
128Hiroyuki Yanagi: The Future of Motorcycles27 Nov 2017
129Sachio Yoshioka: Long-ago Colors of Japan28 Nov 2017
130Chen Liangzhong: Supporting Wildlife29 Nov 2017
131Julia Gillard: Champion of Education30 Nov 2017
132Satoru Matsuzaki: Making Good Living a Reality4 Dec 2017
133Toshiyuki Inoko: Changing the World with Digital5 Dec 2017
134Jan Woerner: International Man of Space6 Dec 2017
135Peter Piot: Preventing Pandemics7 Dec 2017
136Theo Jansen: The Art of Synthetic Lifeforms11 Dec 2017
137Hidekichi Shigemoto: A New Ink Wash Tradition12 Dec 2017
138Eqbal Dauqan: Support Refugee Scientists13 Dec 2017
139Harun Khan: Religious Tolerance and Speaking out Against Terror14 Dec 2017
140Seiji Yamamoto: Ingredients Tell the Story18 Dec 2017
141Tadao Kamei: Architecture That Embraces Its Environment19 Dec 2017
142Jeremy Farrar: Improving the Health of the World20 Dec 2017
143Eswar Prasad: China's Global Ambitions21 Dec 2017
144Kazuo Ishiguro: Literature Binds Our Divided World22 Dec 2017
145Rumiko Obata: Sake as an Island Ambassador26 Dec 2017
146Akihiko Reizei: Bridging the Gap27 Dec 2017
147Ian Condry: Learning from Japanese Subculture28 Dec 2017
148Steve Aoki: Pursuing Opportunities to Make People Happy29 Dec 2017

Season 2018

16 Jan 2018 – 28 Dec 2018 · 153 episodes

1Osamu Suzuki: You're Never Too Old for a New Challenge!16 Jan 2018
2Eiko Ikegami: Appreciating Neurodiversity17 Jan 2018
3Julie Taymor: Adapting Theatrical Techniques from Asia19 Jan 2018
4Alexandra Munroe: Promoting Discovering Contemporary Asian Art26 Jan 2018
5Daito Manabe: A Technological Wizard Shaping Art29 Jan 2018
6Hiromichi Mizuno: Pension Management in Japan30 Jan 2018
7Trung Dung: Improving Access to Finance31 Jan 2018
8Tony Wu: Step Out onto Planet Earth2 Feb 2018
9Chieko Mizoue: Education in Japanese-Canadian Internment Camp5 Feb 2018
10Haruhiro Tsujimoto: Developing Massive Hit Video Games6 Feb 2018
11David Field: Conservation Works!8 Feb 2018
12Jiang Kun: Humor for the World from China9 Feb 2018
13Saburo Teshigawara: The Human Essence Through Dance13 Feb 2018
14Kommaly Chanthavong: The Spirit of Silk Weaving14 Feb 2018
15Jon Crowcroft: The Challenge of Artificial Intelligence15 Feb 2018
16Tomoyoshi Noda: Nurturing Leaders the Asian Way19 Feb 2018
17Masaru Kamachi: Arita Porcelain Goes Global20 Feb 2018
18Wu Yushao: Facing the Aging Society21 Feb 2018
19David Vaughan: Antarctica - Key to the Planet22 Feb 2018
20Zhou Jian: Let's Build a Robot!28 Feb 2018
21Enrico Letta: Unity for the Future Europe1 Mar 2018
22Onn Sokny: Different is Beautiful2 Mar 2018
23Takahisa Takahara: Comfort from Discomfort5 Mar 2018
24Minami Tsubouchi: Leaders Forged Through Hardship6 Mar 2018
25Carolyn Porco: Pioneering Planetary Exploration7 Mar 2018
26Chen Jie: Making a Difference in Journalism8 Mar 2018
27Mark Z. Jacobson: 100% Renewable Energy for the World9 Mar 2018
28Tatsuo Miyajima: Life and Death Expressed Digitally12 Mar 2018
29Edmund Yeo: Enhancing Social Compassion14 Mar 2018
30Hélène Carrère d'Encausse: The Future of Putin's Russia15 Mar 2018
31Dale Dougherty: Making the Future16 Mar 2018
32Yutaka Sado: Lessons That Sustain Dreams20 Mar 2018
33Mazlan Othman: Know Our Universe - Learn About Space21 Mar 2018
34Jeffrey Shaw: Art Revitalizing History22 Mar 2018
35Ivana Chubbuck: Empowering Through Acting23 Mar 2018
36Wu Bin: Bring Chinese Martial Arts to the World28 Mar 2018
37Patama Roonrakwit: Building Together to Transform Communities29 Mar 2018
38Charina Widjaja: Providing a Platform for Asian Designers30 Mar 2018
39Yoichi Ochiai: The Digital-Age Wizard2 Apr 2018
40Tomoyuki Kobayashi: Cutting No Corners3 Apr 2018
41Chang Sea-jin: Samsung, Chaebol, and Economy Reformation in South Korea4 Apr 2018
42Yoshio Yanagiya: Machines That Make Delicious Crab Sticks9 Apr 2018
43Gen Terao: Appliances That Make Life Fun10 Apr 2018
44Nick Bostrom: Protecting Humanity from AI11 Apr 2018
45Patricia Rodriguez: Championing Women as Leaders in Football12 Apr 2018
46Nicolai Bergmann: East Meets West Through Flowers17 Apr 2018
47Marina Kaljurand: New Guardian of Cyberspace18 Apr 2018
48Setsuko Ono: Anger Can Be Beautiful20 Apr 2018
49Tetsuhiro Shikiyama: Aquarium Innovation23 Apr 2018
50Masaki Sato: Yarn Unlike Any Other24 Apr 2018
51Ha Sang-hun: Hopes For South Korea, The Suicide Nation25 Apr 2018
52Hartwig Fischer: Bridges Between Cultures27 Apr 2018
53Tamako Mitarai: Knitting the Future by Hand1 May 2018
54Masahiro Kato: The Beauty of Furniture8 May 2018
55Chung To: Saving Children Affected by AIDS9 May 2018
56Alf Dubs: Champion for Refugees10 May 2018
57George Takei: Advocating for Equality11 May 2018
58Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Vaccinating the World16 May 2018
59Hiroshi Ogasawara: World-first Industrial Robots21 May 2018
60Anyango: Captivated by the Sound of Joy22 May 2018
61Yoshiharu Hoshino: Showcasing Local Charms28 May 2018
62Gen Bando: The Mission of Zoos29 May 2018
63Hidefumi Kimura: Adding Bubbles, Adding Fun4 Jun 2018
64Satoshi Miyagi: The Power of Theater5 Jun 2018
65Noriko Arai: Living in the AI Era7 Jun 2018
66Yan Lianke: The Explosive Writer's Spirit8 Jun 2018
67Maria Isabel Legarda: Theater for Social Change13 Jun 2018
68Paavo Järvi: The Joy of Classical Music15 Jun 2018
69Reiko Sudo: Dressing the World in Innovative Textiles18 Jun 2018
70Kentaro Ohyama: Problems into Products19 Jun 2018
71Tatsuo Nomura: The Joy of Connecting Through Technology20 Jun 2018
72Takaaki Nishii: A World of Flavor25 Jun 2018
73Senko Ikenobo: Even Withered Flowers Can Bloom26 Jun 2018
74Robert Reich: Resurrecting the Common Good27 Jun 2018
75Cherrie Atilano: Farming is the Future29 Jun 2018
76Ayato Takada: The Battle Against Ebola2 Jul 2018
77Tohru Yamai: Camping Gear with a Unique Philosophy3 Jul 2018
78Margrethe Vestager: Playing by the Rules4 Jul 2018
79Tilo Kunath: A Future without Parkinson's5 Jul 2018
80Hiroyuki Sasa: The Road to Recovery9 Jul 2018
81Sayuri Kinoshita: Into the Deep Blue10 Jul 2018
82Willis Wee: The Future of Southeast Asian Startups11 Jul 2018
83Liu Hongjun: Reconstructing Ancient Musical Instruments13 Jul 2018
84Dhammananda: The Power of Equality and Inclusive Thinking18 Jul 2018
85Pashon Murray: Compost for a Zero Waste Future20 Jul 2018
86Yuuki Watanabe: The Power of Biologging23 Jul 2018
87Shuhei Hasado: Walls That Coexist with Nature24 Jul 2018
88Emma Lawton: Living Life to the Fullest with Parkinson's25 Jul 2018
89Manuel Barange: Protecting Our Oceans26 Jul 2018
90Kinohachi: Building on Tradition with New Music27 Jul 2018
91Yoshinori Isozaki: Bringing Beer Back30 Jul 2018
92Tokiko Kato: Song Transcends National Borders31 Jul 2018
93Luciano Benetton: New Challenges for a Fashion Giant1 Aug 2018
94Beatrice Fihn: The People's Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons2 Aug 2018
95Francisco J. Núñez: Together with Music3 Aug 2018
96Kotaro Nishibori: The Beauty of Wagasa6 Aug 2018
97Alexander Sokurov: Portrayals of Power10 Aug 2018
98Meik Wiking: The Danish Recipe for Happiness15 Aug 2018
99Elena Shifrina: Future Food Now16 Aug 2018
100Craig Hatkoff: NY to Hiroshima, Beyond Ground Zero22 Aug 2018
101Toshio Hosokawa: Music to Portray the Pain of the Times24 Aug 2018
102Thomas Bach: The Power of Sports5 Sep 2018
103Dmitri Trenin: Russia's Future in Asia7 Sep 2018
104Hiroshi Saito: Tasty, Affordable Cakes for Everyone10 Sep 2018
105Raymond Moriyama: Transforming Society Through Architecture14 Sep 2018
106Nobuo Sugino: A Message of Botanical Beauty18 Sep 2018
107Kazuhiro Tsuji: Following Your Life's True Passion21 Sep 2018
108Tetsuji Honna: Cultivating Harmonies with the Vietnamese25 Sep 2018
109Noriko Hayashi: Every Little Voice1 Oct 2018
110Toshiyuki Otsuki: A Chair That Soothes the Soul2 Oct 2018
111Hisataka Kobayashi: Changing the Future of Cancer Treatment3 Oct 2018
112Tristram Hunt: Showcasing Human Ingenuity4 Oct 2018
113Megumi Sasaki: A Whale of a Tale5 Oct 2018
114Eriko Yamaguchi: Quality Products from Developing Countries9 Oct 2018
115Song Zhenghuan: In Pursuit of an Ideal Stroller10 Oct 2018
116Elif Shafak: Our Common Humanity11 Oct 2018
117Yuko Shimizu: Finding Her Artistic Voice12 Oct 2018
118Eri Machii: Bringing Medicine to the African Backcountry15 Oct 2018
119Wendy Young: Creating the Future for Immigrant Children17 Oct 2018
120Tero Vauraste: Connecting the Arctic18 Oct 2018
121Hitoshi Kaneyuki: The Unique Business of Transport Vehicles22 Oct 2018
122Charles E. McJilton: Don't Feel Responsible, Respond23 Oct 2018
123Chris Redlitz: Programming a Brighter Future After Prison24 Oct 2018
124Tong Zhilei: Digital Reading Within Reach25 Oct 2018
125Robert Wilson: Art Can Unite Us26 Oct 2018
126Hidetaka Yoshikawa: Chairs for the World's Beauty Salons29 Oct 2018
127Yoshiharu Kaihara: Superior Denim from Rural Japan30 Oct 2018
128Tetsuya Kumakawa: Ballet for the Soul5 Nov 2018
129Rick Stanton: The Most Ambitious Rescue Ever7 Nov 2018
130William Trubridge: Diving with Respect for the Ocean8 Nov 2018
131Margaret Cho: Comedy Gives Voice to Diversity9 Nov 2018
132Keishi Ikeuchi: Creating a Sustainable World12 Nov 2018
133Kosuke Kuji: Raising a Sake Glass13 Nov 2018
134Haiyan Zhang: Expanding Your Mind14 Nov 2018
135Katsuji Nousaku: Flexible Tableware19 Nov 2018
136Toyo Ito: Building Architecture for Life20 Nov 2018
137Akiko Horiba: Keeping Hope Alive22 Nov 2018
138Shigeaki Nomizu: Creating with the Customer26 Nov 2018
139Kaiji Moriyama: The Joy of Embodiment27 Nov 2018
140Vinesh Sinha: Turning Waste into Wealth29 Nov 2018
141Pete Teo: Changing Malaysia Through the Arts30 Nov 2018
142Carl Pope: Working Together on Climate Change3 Dec 2018
143Riusuke Fukahori: Goldfish Art11 Dec 2018
144Riccarda Zezza: Nurturing Experience as Power13 Dec 2018
145Yang Liping: The Peacock Princess14 Dec 2018
146Akiko Yazawa: Backgammon Taught Me Everything17 Dec 2018
147Brillante Mendoza: Shedding Light on the Dark21 Dec 2018
148Shinichi Inoue: The Wings of Innovation24 Dec 2018
149Michihiko Yanai: Promoting Fukushima25 Dec 2018
150Steven Johnson: A New Era of the Internet26 Dec 2018
151Mao Danqing: Stepping Forward with Mutual Respect27 Dec 2018
152Makhar Vaziev: The Innovator of Tradition28 Dec 2018
153Sophiline Cheam Shapiro: Art Will Give You Strength

Season 2019

16 Jan 2019 – 26 Dec 2019 · 154 episodes

1Patrick Brown: Creating Sustainable Meat Alternatives16 Jan 2019
2Kostas Kostarelos: The Medical Revolution17 Jan 2019
3Joe Smith: Mapping the Future24 Jan 2019
4Margaret Martin: Saving Children in Poverty Through Music25 Jan 2019
5Satoshi Fukushima: A Society Where All Can Live Happily28 Jan 2019
6Mahzarin Banaji: Uncovering Our Hidden Biases30 Jan 2019
7Ivan Penn: Giving Voice to the Voiceless31 Jan 2019
8RongRong&inri: Protecting the Essence of Art in China1 Feb 2019
9Koji Muraoka: Pancakes That Represent a Region4 Feb 2019
10Yuko Shirakawa: Medicine on the Battlefield5 Feb 2019
11Ayyam Sureau: French Refugee Integration6 Feb 2019
12James Heckman: Fighting Poverty With Early Childhood Education7 Feb 2019
13Margarita Mamun: Obsession With Beauty8 Feb 2019
14Toru Oki: The Healing Power of Dogs11 Feb 2019
15Morinari Watanabe: Sports Innovation for Athletes and Spectators12 Feb 2019
16Lee So-hyun: Co-Existing With Autism in Society13 Feb 2019
17Grigory Sergeev: Nothing Is Impossible!14 Feb 2019
18Charles Pépin: Philosophy for Daily Life15 Feb 2019
19Takahiro Yagi: The Beauty of Tea Caddies18 Feb 2019
20Merrill J. Fernando: Business as a Human Service20 Feb 2019
21Raghuram Rajan: Regenerating Community for a Better World21 Feb 2019
22Kenichi Yoshida: Soul-stirring Strings25 Feb 2019
23Rino Nakasone: A Love for Dance and Entertaining26 Feb 2019
24Lin Nien-tzu: Raising Awareness of Menstrual Sanitation27 Feb 2019
25Ni Sat Tin Htoo: Hope Beyond the Conflict28 Feb 2019
26Ichiro Akuto: A Small Distillery's Big Dreams4 Mar 2019
27Frances Corner: Why Fashion Matters6 Mar 2019
28Kim Gee-yang: Shattering Beauty Stereotypes8 Mar 2019
29Noriyuki Sawa: The Potential of Puppet Theater11 Mar 2019
30Pierre Kompany: From Refugee to Mayor14 Mar 2019
31Andrey Kurkov: Ukraine - a Borderline Case15 Mar 2019
32David Hu: Nature's Lessons in Engineering20 Mar 2019
33Anneli Rautiainen: Educating Children Shapes Our Future21 Mar 2019
34Mo Ibrahim: Africa Is Rising22 Mar 2019
35Dishani Jayaweera: Peacebuilding Through Dialogue27 Mar 2019
36Yojiro Ichikawa: Musical Fusion28 Mar 2019
37Andre Chiang: Redefining Asian Cuisine29 Mar 2019
38Florian Wiltschko: The Shinto Way of Life1 Apr 2019
39Reiko Takahashi: Conveying the Beauty Beneath2 Apr 2019
40Duan Yuezhong: Communication Beyond Nations3 Apr 2019
41Jon Jandai: Simplicity Is the Key to Happiness4 Apr 2019
42Kentaro Hayashi: Peace and Health in Myanmar8 Apr 2019
43Masao Hosoo: Weaving the Future of Nishijin Textiles9 Apr 2019
44Thai Huong: Promoting Food Safety10 Apr 2019
45Viola Cheng: Helping the Socially Vulnerable12 Apr 2019
46Masako Wakamiya: Endlessly Creative15 Apr 2019
47Masanao Kurata: Beech Woodware Goes Global16 Apr 2019
48Ryo Takeuchi: Reducing Bias Through Video19 Apr 2019
49Takeo Sugita: The Matcha Business22 Apr 2019
50Jose Antonio Vargas: A Voice for Migrants24 Apr 2019
51Svetlana Alexievich: Immortalizing Unspoken Truths25 Apr 2019
52Thitinan Pongsudhirak: Democracy Is Taking a Beating26 Apr 2019
53Tadashige Shiga: A Blossom of Hope29 Apr 2019
54Hiroshi Nakaso: Battling Financial Crises30 Apr 2019
55Jalal Ahmed: Architecture for Humanity15 May 2019
56Kiko Matthews: Breaking a World Record16 May 2019
57Nobu Okada: Cleaning up Space17 May 2019
58Hironao Hamada: The Potential of Washi21 May 2019
59Andria Zafirakou: Changing Lives23 May 2019
60Adam Hickey: Combatting Cyberattacks24 May 2019
61Takuji Matsuhashi: Sensing Production27 May 2019
62Chihiro Nakata: Promoting a Traditional Talisman Overseas28 May 2019
63Melissa McCormick: The Tale of Genji Exhibition in the U.S.31 May 2019
64Ryojun Shionuma: What Nature Teaches Us3 Jun 2019
65Tatsuya Tanaka: Depicting Daily Life in Miniature4 Jun 2019
66Ezra Vogel: Japan-China Relations, an Outsider's Perspective5 Jun 2019
67James Minor: Supporting Unique and Emerging Artists7 Jun 2019
68Kenyu Chinen: The Soul of Okinawan Karate10 Jun 2019
69Hiroyuki Takahashi: A Magazine That Fosters Community11 Jun 2019
70Lauren Compere: Socially Responsible Investing12 Jun 2019
71Tang Shuai: Defending With Sign Language13 Jun 2019
72Munroe Bergdorf: Transgender Model and Activist - Being Who You Are14 Jun 2019
73Masahiro Kikuno - Watchmaker - The Craft of Time17 Jun 2019
74Toshihiko Hosaka - Sand Artist - The Sand Wizard18 Jun 2019
75Bill Nye - CEO of the Planetary Society - Space Exploration - Can Private Citizens Play a Role19 Jun 2019
76Helen Zia - Author - American Chinese Immigrants Facing Crossroads21 Jun 2019
77Yasushi Ohara: The Potential of Industrial Chain24 Jun 2019
78Alaa Murabit: Raising the Voice of Women26 Jun 2019
79Zeba Islam Seraj: Science for Sustainable Earth27 Jun 2019
80Shinji Kazama: Ride Forever2 Jul 2019
81Todd Rose: The Myth of Average5 Jul 2019
82Yoshiaki Kawashima: Keeping Coffee Sustainable8 Jul 2019
83Muneyuki Nakazawa: Strings That Bind9 Jul 2019
84Nadiem Makarim: Ride-Hailing Innovation11 Jul 2019
85Chris Bonington: How to Live Dangerously12 Jul 2019
86Rumiko Seya: Preventing Conflict16 Jul 2019
87Nick Romaniuk: Saving Lives at Sea18 Jul 2019
88Laurie Santos: What Makes Us Happy19 Jul 2019
89Jay Keasling: Looking at the Future of Synthetic Biology24 Jul 2019
90Jim Rogers: Find Change to Find Success25 Jul 2019
91Yeo Bee Yin: Facing Plastic Waste Issues31 Jul 2019
92Yasunori Tashiro: A Filling Meal5 Aug 2019
93Madeline & Rosanne Stuart: Living Without Boundaries7 Aug 2019
94Mechtild Rössler: Saving Our Heritage9 Aug 2019
95Mitsuhiro Iwamoto: Upon the Shining Sea11 Aug 2019
96Shigeharu Senoo: Changing Asian Kitchens with Aquaculture12 Aug 2019
97Sun Xiaolong: Towards a Zero-Waste Future14 Aug 2019
98Stephen Linton: Fighting TB in North Korea15 Aug 2019
99Clement Liang: Protecting the Local Heritage28 Aug 2019
100Steven Gan: Reporting the News for Change30 Aug 2019
101Fumio Usui: Prosthetics You Want to Wear9 Sep 2019
102Atsuko Muraki: Saving Women in Need10 Sep 2019
103Franchesca Cubillo: The Power of Aboriginal Art11 Sep 2019
104Sen Nathan: Protecting the Forest12 Sep 2019
105Jan Ohrstrom: Wrestling to Overcome PTSD13 Sep 2019
106Kazuko Kumon: Love, Freely Given16 Sep 2019
107Masashi Hirao: Bonsai Art Performance17 Sep 2019
108Luis Bononato: Striving for Freedom From Addiction19 Sep 2019
109Kazunori Kumagai: Soulful Steps23 Sep 2019
110Louise Richardson: Oxford - 900 Years of Education25 Sep 2019
111Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Playing With Passion26 Sep 2019
112Antonio Pappano: The Joy of Opera27 Sep 2019
113Trinh Khanh Ha: Seize the Future With Robotic Prosthetic Arms3 Oct 2019
114Dong Lina: Opening Up the Future for the Visually Impaired4 Oct 2019
115Yoshino Oishi: The Scars of War7 Oct 2019
116Leslie Kee: Life-Changing Portraiture8 Oct 2019
117Hiroto Kawasaki: Promoting Organic Farming in China9 Oct 2019
118Ben Nelson: Reforming Higher Education10 Oct 2019
119Tetsu Nakamura: A Fertile Desert14 Oct 2019
120Kazuhide Sekiyama: Weaving World Peace15 Oct 2019
121Bea Johnson: Zero Waste Living16 Oct 2019
122Toshihide Takai: Medical Equipment Strategy21 Oct 2019
123Richard Yim: Developing Safer Demining Robots23 Oct 2019
124Guy Parker: Advertising in a Connected World24 Oct 2019
125Karl Bengs: Restoring Old Houses and Communities28 Oct 2019
126Delia Ferreira Rubio: Fight Against Corruption30 Oct 2019
127Kees Veldboer: Final Wishes Before Dying31 Oct 2019
128Robert Riener: Robotics for a Diverse Society1 Nov 2019
129Antonio López Gutiérrez: Free Medical Education in Cuba6 Nov 2019
130Svetlana Alexievich: Freedom in a Post-Soviet World7 Nov 2019
131Yaroslav Zhilkin: Hoping to Bring Peace to My Homeland8 Nov 2019
132Ory Yoshifuji: A Second Self11 Nov 2019
133MIHARU: Muscles Don't Lie12 Nov 2019
134Sadan Kaptanoglu: Shipping Needs Stability13 Nov 2019
135Patrick Ky: Keeping the Skies Safe14 Nov 2019
136Bart Roetert: Restaurant Fighting Food Waste15 Nov 2019
137NORA: No Salsa, No Life19 Nov 2019
138Katherine Maher: Building the Sum of All Knowledge20 Nov 2019
139Zacharias Kunuk: Protecting Inuit Heritage Through Film21 Nov 2019
140Sho Kitagawa: A Three Generation Dream25 Nov 2019
141Noriaki Imai: Giving Young People Hope26 Nov 2019
142Solomia Melnyk: Turning Music to Power27 Nov 2019
143Mitsuhiro Takasaki: Removing Troublesome Screws3 Dec 2019
144Giles Martin: Producing Music in a Digital World4 Dec 2019
145Yoshua Bengio: Possibilities, Risks, and Coexistence with AI5 Dec 2019
146Jihan Kaisi: Employment Lifeline for Syrian Refugee Women6 Dec 2019
147Jane Goodall: Vision for a Shared World12 Dec 2019
148Mai Nagamatsu: You Can't Beat Katsuobushi16 Dec 2019
149Tomosuke Noda: Raising River Kids17 Dec 2019
150Ayad Nasser: Painting Away Poverty18 Dec 2019
151Yoshihiko Akimoto: The Potential of Canned Bread23 Dec 2019
152Lech Walesa: Don't Get Fooled by Populists24 Dec 2019
153Ziauddin Yousafzai: Fighting for Equality25 Dec 2019
154Oyungerel Tsedevdamba: The Toilet Revolution26 Dec 2019

Season 2020

2 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020 · 137 episodes

1Bertrand Piccard: The Search for Clean Technologies2 Jan 2020
2Thomas Heatherwick: A World of Form15 Jan 2020
3Oyun Sanjaasuren: Tackling Air Pollution in Mongolia16 Jan 2020
4An Artist and a Quiet Rebel: Apichatpong Weerasethakul / Filmmaker, Artist22 Jan 2020
5Redesigning Capitalism: Muhammad Yunus / Founder of Grameen Bank, Nobel Laureate23 Jan 2020
6The Power of a Story: Jokha Alharthi / Writer, 2019 Man Booker International Prize Winner24 Jan 2020
7Takenosuke Yasufuku: Sake Goes Global27 Jan 2020
8Tomohiko Izutsu: Space-Themed Community Revitalization28 Jan 2020
9Sueko Nakamura: People Change, So Can Society3 Feb 2020
10Mariko Takekawa: Supporting Foreign Residents4 Feb 2020
11Kenichi Noguchi: Luxury Lotus Root10 Feb 2020
12Koji Masutani: A Cutting-Edge Steak Knife11 Feb 2020
13Chi-chi Nwanoku: Music Does Not Discriminate19 Feb 2020
14Sampo Hietanen: The Mobility Revolution Using MaaS20 Feb 2020
15António Guterres: Building the Future Through Global Harmony21 Feb 2020
16Gohei Nishikawa: The Sound of Resilience24 Feb 2020
17Levison Wood: Changing Stereotypes in the Middle East27 Feb 2020
18Survival Cooking Consciousness: Keiko Itabashi / Radio Personality2 Mar 2020
19High-tech Strawberry Farming: Hiroki Iwasa / President & CEO, GRA3 Mar 2020
20Photographing Marine Plastic Waste: Lekima Hung / Photographer4 Mar 2020
21Dancing Through the Borders: Eko Supriyanto / Choreographer, Dancer5 Mar 2020
22Saving the Fukushima Seas: Riken Komatsu / Local Activist9 Mar 2020
23Limitless Fabrics: Kanji Kikuchi / President, Nihon Homespun10 Mar 2020
24Beyond the Boundaries: Yi Seung-Jun / Documentary Filmmaker11 Mar 2020
25A New Agritourism Farm: Dalounny Douangpaseuth / Director of an Agritourism Farm12 Mar 2020
26Ethical Finance Changes the World: Anna Fasano / The President of Banca Etica13 Mar 2020
27A New Approach to Aging: Twyla Tharp / Choreographer and Author14 Mar 2020
28Unlocking Your True Potential: Yoshihiko Ishikawa / Ultramarathon Runner16 Mar 2020
29Water for Life: Hisafumi Shogi / Waterworks Engineer17 Mar 2020
30Making Inclusive Society for All: Hoang Yen Vo / Disability Rights Advocate18 Mar 2020
31Ethics in the Age of AI: Nigel Shadbolt / Institute for Ethics in AI, Oxford University19 Mar 2020
32Feeding the 10 Billion: Alan Dangour / Professor in Food and Nutrition for Global Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine20 Mar 2020
33Finding Power in Indigenous Food: Sean Sherman / Indigenous Cuisine Chef21 Mar 2020
34Climbing for Diversity: Koichiro Kobayashi / Blind Free Climber23 Mar 2020
35Turning Beetroot Into Wine: Assumpta Uwamariya / CEO, Karisimbi Wines Limited25 Mar 2020
36Muslim Women Athletes Take on the World: Houriya Taheri / FIFA A-Licensed Women's Soccer Coach26 Mar 2020
37A New Age of Exploration: Albert Lin / Explorer and Scientist27 Mar 2020
38Putting Patients First: Sato Shinjiro / President & CEO, Terumo7 Apr 2020
39Supporting Refugees is a Global Matter: Andreas Tölke / Journalist/Founder, Be an Angel e.V.10 Apr 2020
40Hope for the Blind: Takeuchi Masahiko / Nonprofit Director13 Apr 2020
41The Great Cocktail Quest: Gokan Shingo / Bartender14 Apr 2020
42Beatrice Vio: Life is Awesome!16 Apr 2020
43Culture Comms: Choi Sungja / Advisor, Comm Cafe20 Apr 2020
44The Future of Animation: Iwaisawa Kenji / Film Director21 Apr 2020
45Empowering Children to Be Changemakers: John Hardy / Co-founder of Green School22 Apr 2020
46The Battle Against the Invisible Enemy: Kawaoka Yoshihiro / Professor, The Univ. of Tokyo/Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Member of Japan Gov't Expert Panel24 Apr 2020
47Inspiration from Everyday Life: Yoshitake Shinsuke / Children's Book Author27 Apr 2020
48Ceramic Marvels: Kuwata Takuro / Ceramic Artist28 Apr 2020
49A Once in a Century Pandemic: John Edmunds / Professor of Infectious Diseases30 Apr 2020
50Changemaking by Women: Mary Balikungeri / Director, Rwanda Women's Network1 May 2020
51Roses That Empower: Hagiuda Megumi / Founder & CEO, Afrika Rose4 May 2020
52Defeating the Coronavirus: Sergio Harari / Pulmonologist13 May 2020
53Fighting COVID-19 in the Global Economy: Warwick McKibbin / Professor of Public Policy, Australian National University14 May 2020
54Taking Action Makes a Difference: Bernd Gaiser / Activist of the Lesbian and Gay Movement5 Jun 2020
55Growing Resilient Community: Alexis Mena / Urban Farmer, Educator, Community Organizer, Co-Founder, Universe City12 Jun 2020
56Preventing Disaster-related Deaths: Ishii Mieko / Professor, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School15 Jun 2020
57International Cooperation in Clinical Studies: Richard H. Kaszynski / MD, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Director of Stanford Solutions16 Jun 2020
58Making a Difference: Rashvin Singh / Co-Founder of Biji-Biji Initiative19 Jun 2020
59Fighting COVID-19 by Connecting PCs: Greg Bowman / Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine/Director, Folding@home24 Jun 2020
60Changing Behavior in a Pandemic: Susan Michie / Professor of Health Psychology25 Jun 2020
61Contain Outbreak of Locusts: Keith Cressman / Senior Locust Forecasting Officer1 Jul 2020
62A Healer and the Invisible Foes: Rob Gore / Doctor, KAVI Founder2 Jul 2020
63Trailblazing Fashion Design: Morinaga Kunihiko / Fashion Designer6 Jul 2020
64Empowering Ugandan Women: Nakamoto Chizu / Social Entrepreneur7 Jul 2020
65The Story Behind COVID-19 Measures: Ki Moran / Professor, Department of Cancer Control and Population Health at the National Cancer Center8 Jul 2020
66A Violin Flies Over Cremona: Lena Yokoyama / Violinist9 Jul 2020
67Engineering Future Society: Taavi Kotka / Engineer, Former Chief Information Officer for Estonia10 Jul 2020
68Healing with Healthcare and Education: Khaled Reshad / Physician, Reshad Clinic/Executive Director, Karez Health & Educational Services13 Jul 2020
69The Mirror Magician: Yamami Koji / Kaleidoscope Artist14 Jul 2020
70Boosting Social Innovation With IT: Audrey Tang / Taiwanese Digital Minister15 Jul 2020
71Overcome the Past, Fight as a Team: Vedaste Ndahindwa / Doctor, Joint Task Force for COVID-1917 Jul 2020
72A New Material Born from Stone: Yamasaki Nobuyoshi / Founder & CEO, TBM20 Jul 2020
73Leaving No One Alone: Okuda Tomoshi / Pastor/NPO President21 Jul 2020
74Support COVID-19 Fighters With Gastronomy: Guillaume Gomez / Head Chef at the Elysée Palace24 Jul 2020
75Cutting-Edge Wheelchairs: Ishii Katsuyuki / President, OX Engineering27 Jul 2020
76Quiet Art Speaks Strongly: Eiko Ojala / Illustrator31 Jul 2020
77Globalization at a Crossroads: George Magnus / Economist & Author5 Aug 2020
78Saving Restaurants With the Power of IT: Nakajima Satoshi / Software Engineer7 Aug 2020
79Innovation in Ink Wash Painting: Nishimoto Yu-ki / Sumi-e Artist10 Aug 2020
80Bones That Speak of War: Gushiken Takamatsu / Head of Volunteer Group Gamafuya11 Aug 2020
81Connecting the Community Through Theater: James Brining / Artistic Director Leeds Playhouse14 Aug 2020
82A Story Bringing Hope During a Pandemic: Mitch Albom / Author, Philanthropist20 Aug 2020
83Hope Through Education: Siti Rahayu / Co-founder of Buku Jalanan Chow Kit21 Aug 2020
84Pursuing the Future for Digital Technology and Humans: Dominique Chen / Associate Professor, School of Culture, Media and Society, Waseda University27 Aug 2020
85Oral Hygiene That's Safe to Swallow: Teshima Daisuke / Social Entrepreneur7 Sep 2020
86Shining a Light on Humanity: Okahara Kosuke / Photographer8 Sep 2020
87The ICT Minister Taking the Lead in Rwanda: Paula Ingabire / Minister of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda9 Sep 2020
88United for Change: Paolo Giordano / Writer10 Sep 2020
89All Life on Earth Is Equal: Saengduean Chailert / Founder of Save Elephant Foundation, Director of Elephant Nature Park11 Sep 2020
90Delighting in the Unknown: Wada Atsushi / Animation Artist14 Sep 2020
91Giving a Voice to Minorities: Fukunaga Takeshi / Filmmaker21 Sep 2020
92Healing With Music: Anoushka Shankar / Musician and Composer23 Sep 2020
93Lessons From Tribal People: Robin Hanbury-Tenison / Explorer25 Sep 2020
94The Feelings Baked into Bread: Osawa Shuichi / Baker28 Sep 2020
95What It Means to Remember: Ogawa Yoko / Novelist29 Sep 2020
96Heal the Earth Through Agriculture: Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer / Proprietors, Farm Bec-Hellouin30 Sep 2020
97Changing Perceptions: Sasibai Kimis / Founder of Earth Heir1 Oct 2020
98Gift of Indigenous Wisdom: Larry Littlebird / Native American Elder/Storyteller, Founder Hamaatsa2 Oct 2020
99Supporting Social Recluses: Vosot Ikeida / Hikikomori (Social Recluse)5 Oct 2020
100Helping Rwandan Women Rise: Yamada Mio / Social Entrepreneur6 Oct 2020
101A Sustainable System for Basic Eyecare: Martin Aufmuth / Founder and Chairman of OneDollarGlasses8 Oct 2020
102Happiness Is Local Community: Paolo Di Croce / Secretary General, Slow Food International9 Oct 2020
103Road to Completion - Sagrada Familia: Jordi Faulí / Head Architect of the Sagrada Familia16 Oct 2020
104A Gift from Ethiopia: Samejima Hiroko / CEO & Designer, Andu Amet19 Oct 2020
105Supporting Japan's Farmers: Akimoto Rina / CEO, Vivid Garden20 Oct 2020
106Expanding Support for Down Syndrome: Nancy Gianni / GiGi's Playhouse, Chief Belief Officer and GiGi's Mom21 Oct 2020
107The Appeal of Japan's Traditional Magic: Fujiyama Taijyu / Traditional Japanese Magician26 Oct 2020
108A Soothing, Lovable Robot: Hayashi Kaname / CEO, Groove X27 Oct 2020
109Rid the Ocean of Plastics: Boyan Slat / CEO, The Ocean Cleanup30 Oct 2020
110Fighting COVID-19 With Medicine and Emotion: Anthony Back / Palliative Care Doctor6 Nov 2020
111Sustainable Sanitation: Saraya Yusuke / President, Saraya9 Nov 2020
112Stepping into the Unknown: Hiraide Kazuya / Alpine Climber10 Nov 2020
113Black Lives Matter to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Emmai Alaquiva / Film Director, Composer11 Nov 2020
114Dignity for All, Now: Blanche Wiesen Cook / Author, Historian, Educator13 Nov 2020
115Giving the Joy of Running: Endo Ken / Prosthetic Leg Engineer16 Nov 2020
116The Real "Les Misérables" of Today: Ladj Ly / Film Director19 Nov 2020
117The Forgotten Refugees: Josie Naughton / Co-founder & CEO Help Refugees25 Nov 2020
118Freeing the World of Racism: Lilian Thuram / Anti-Discrimination Advocate26 Nov 2020
119Enriching People's Lives With Coffee: Lee Ayu Chuepa / Founder of Akha Ama Coffee, Social Entrepreneur27 Nov 2020
120Original Magic That Captivates the World: HARA / Illusionist30 Nov 2020
121Behind the Logo: Shimada Tamotsu / Graphic Designer1 Dec 2020
122Bringing the Lights Back to Broadway: Yasuhiro Kawana / Theater Producer2 Dec 2020
123Ideal Framing: Konno Shinichi / Bicycle Framebuilder7 Dec 2020
124A New Style of Sit-Down Comedy: Purintei Merin / Rakugo Storyteller8 Dec 2020
125Command Your Spaceship in Isolation: Chris Hadfield / Former Astronaut9 Dec 2020
126Building Bridges to Diversity: Stella Jean / Fashion Designer10 Dec 2020
127Communicating Through Music: Max Richter / Composer11 Dec 2020
128Reaching Operatic Heights: Fujiki Daichi / Countertenor14 Dec 2020
129Technology's Power to Shape Us: James Nolan / Professor of Sociology18 Dec 2020
130A Perch to Be Myself: Kogenji Ryota / Pole Dancer21 Dec 2020
131The Fight Against Misinformation: Claire Wardle / Social Media Expert23 Dec 2020
132Breaking Makes Everything Possible: Mounir Biba / Breaker/Motivational Coach24 Dec 2020
133Bridging the Division: Yukari Tangena Suzuki / Chairperson "The Foundation Dialogue Netherlands-Japan-Indonesia"25 Dec 2020
134Musical Direction: Nodoka Okisawa / Conductor28 Dec 2020
135Making Things That Enrich Lives: Nishimura Satoshi / Professor, Jichi Medical University29 Dec 2020
136Quality Education Around the World: Wendy Kopp / CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All30 Dec 2020
137Embracing a Passion for Art and Beauty: Agnès b. / Fashion Designer31 Dec 2020

Season 2021

6 Jan 2021 – 29 Dec 2021 · 124 episodes

1Believing in the Strength of the African People: Ogawa Shingo / Director of NGO Supporting Social Reintegration of Child Soldiers6 Jan 2021
2Delicious Dishes, Zero Waste: Phanuphon Bulsuwan / Owner/Chef, Blackitch Artisan Kitchen8 Jan 2021
3The Rewilding of an Aristocrat's Farm: Isabella Tree / Writer, Environmentalist20 Jan 2021
4A New Era of Drama: Stephen Garrett / Drama Producer22 Jan 2021
5Giving Back to Society: Tamai Yoshiomi / President & Founder, Ashinaga26 Jan 2021
6Have the Courage to Open Up Your Future: Jimmy Pham / Founder of KOTO29 Jan 2021
7Pushing the Boundaries: Iida Masashige / Visual Artist31 Jan 2021
8Technology to Defeat the Coronavirus: Tran Ngoc Phuc / Chairman, Metran5 Feb 2021
9Relief Beds Made of Cardboard: Mizutani Yoshihiro / President, J Packs8 Feb 2021
10Beyond the Divide: Richard Misrach / Photographer10 Feb 2021
11Floating a Sinking City: Kotchakorn Voraakhom / Landscape Architect11 Feb 2021
12Comic Books Give Us Hope: Takahama Kan / Comic Book Artist15 Feb 2021
13Rescuing People from Domestic Violence: Marc Hull-Jacquin / Founder/Executive Director of Shelter Movers17 Feb 2021
14Human Diversity for a Flourishing Life: Rosemarie Garland-Thomson / Bioethicist18 Feb 2021
15Music Education for Democracy: Gilles Delebarre / Music Pedagogue, Philharmonie de Paris19 Feb 2021
16Connecting a Divided World Through Film: Eric Khoo / Filmmaker24 Feb 2021
17Ethnic Equality Through Music: Chi Suwichan Phatthanaphraiwan / University Professor, Social Artivist25 Feb 2021
18Uprising for Human Rights: Wanda Traczyk-Stawska / Former Warsaw Uprising Soldier26 Feb 2021
19Protecting Hornbills and Communities: Nureehan Da-ouli / Hornbill Conservationist3 Mar 2021
20Dancing Through a Pandemic: Akram Khan / Dancer and Choreographer4 Mar 2021
21Documenting Lebanon's Pain: Carol Mansour / Documentary Filmmaker5 Mar 2021
22Textiles Overcoming Crises: Olga Reiche / Guatemalan Textile Expert10 Mar 2021
23Reimagine Hope With Music: Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky / Multimedia Artist, Composer, Author11 Mar 2021
24A Mission To Share Music: Wasfi Kani / Founder & CEO, Grange Park Opera12 Mar 2021
25Reimagining Education: Christopher Emdin / Associate Professor, Columbia University17 Mar 2021
26Unlocking UAE's Future With Science: Sarah Al Amiri / Minister of State for Advanced Technology, UAE18 Mar 2021
27Saving Wild Animals With VR: Ulrico Grech-Cumbo / VR Filmmaker19 Mar 2021
28Life Is Like Préludes: Alice Sara Ott / Pianist24 Mar 2021
29Brexit and Beyond: Anand Menon / Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs25 Mar 2021
30Flourishing Past Seventy: Maye Musk / Dietitian and Fashion Model26 Mar 2021
31Exploring the Origins of Life: Tsuda Yuichi / Hayabusa2 Project Manager29 Mar 2021
32Saving Lives in the Mediterranean: Pietro Bartolo / Doctor and MEP16 Apr 2021
33Sharing Voices from Our Refugee Camp: Omar Ahmad / Citizen Journalist, Campji22 Apr 2021
34Defender of Indigenous Peoples: Rukka Sombolinggi / Secretary General of AMAN, Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago23 Apr 2021
35The World Beneath the Waves: Kagii Yasuaki / Underwater Photographer26 Apr 2021
36The Positive Power of Comedy: Saku Yanagawa / Stand-Up Comedian3 May 2021
37Braving Press Freedom: Maria Ressa / Journalist7 May 2021
38Reality of Refugees Through Video Games: Lual Mayen / Video Game Developer, Founder of Junub Games12 May 2021
39Never Giving Up: Ranulph Fiennes / Expedition Leader & Author14 May 2021
40Dancing Up a Storm: SIROCO / Flamenco Dancer24 May 2021
41Capturing the Truth Beneath the Waves: Sirachai Arunrugstichai / Conservation Photographer27 May 2021
42E-waste to Treasure: Mohamed Tarek El-Fatatry / Social Entrepreneur28 May 2021
433D Printers Evolve With an Open-Source Approach: Josef Prusa / Founder and CEO of Prusa Research3 Jun 2021
44Share the Sunshine!: Chang Sung-un / CEO of YOLK4 Jun 2021
45Living With Wildlife: Alain Reynes / Environmentalist / NPO Pays de l'Ours - Adet9 Jun 2021
46A Decade After 3.11 Part 1: Iwai Shunji / Film Director10 Jun 2021
47A Decade After 3.11 Part 2: Iwai Shunji / Film Director11 Jun 2021
48Connecting Ourselves With Folk Music: Tigran Hamasyan / Pianist and Composer16 Jun 2021
49Flushing Taboos Away: Jack Sim / Founder of the World Toilet Organization18 Jun 2021
50First-rate Dining, Sustainable Food: Mauro Colagreco / Owner and Chef, Mirazur23 Jun 2021
51Meeting the Moment Through Art: Bill T. Jones / Choreographer, Artistic Director24 Jun 2021
52Making the Climate Crisis Personal: Mary Robinson / Former President of Ireland25 Jun 2021
53Refugees Give Back: Waheed Arian / Emergency Doctor and Founder of Arian Teleheal30 Jun 2021
54On the Front Line of the Infodemic: Baybars Örsek / Director, International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)1 Jul 2021
55Misinformation in a Time of COVID: Imran Ahmed / CEO, Center for Countering Digital Hate2 Jul 2021
56Glowing Glass: Sasaki Rui / Glass Artist5 Jul 2021
57Singing With Nightingales: Sam Lee / Folk Musician7 Jul 2021
58Fighting Anti-Asian Hate: Cynthia Choi / Co-founder, Stop AAPI Hate9 Jul 2021
59Boundless Mobility: Sugie Satoshi / CEO, Whill19 Jul 2021
60Copper Plates Filled with Wonder: Tanaka Kiyo / Children's Book Author20 Jul 2021
61Traveling Blind: Amar Latif / Traveler and Founder of Traveleyes23 Jul 2021
62Lighting Up the Future With Small Inventions!: Ann Makosinski / Inventor and Speaker28 Jul 2021
63Giving Ballet an African Flair: Daniel Owoseni Ajala / Founder of Leap of Dance Academy29 Jul 2021
64A Sanctuary for Ex-Gang Members: Greg Boyle / Founder of Homeboy Industries30 Jul 2021
65Eradicating Eye Disease: Kubota Ryo / Ophthalmologist & CEO, Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings2 Aug 2021
66A Model for Sustainable Support: Doya Yuto / CEO, Cloudy/President, NPO Doooooooo3 Aug 2021
67Silent Voice of Panama Hotel: Jan Johnson / Owner of Panama Hotel5 Aug 2021
68Turning Others Away From Hate: Christian Picciolini / Former Extremist, Founder of Free Radicals Project6 Aug 2021
69The Genius of Persistence: Hori Takahide / Film Director9 Aug 2021
70Find Your Own Color: Kodo Nishimura / Buddhist Monk, Makeup Artist10 Aug 2021
71Nothing Is Impossible: Massimiliano Sechi / No Excuses CEO11 Aug 2021
72Dreaming of Wild Wolves: Otake Hidehiro / Photographer16 Aug 2021
73U.N. Lessons for Local Action: Murakami Kiyoshi / Strategy Advisor, City of Rikuzentakata17 Aug 2021
74The Illusion of Reality: Egawa Etsuko / Special Effects Makeup Artist23 Aug 2021
75Dancing With My Passion: Kaneko Fumi / Principal of The Royal Ballet27 Aug 2021
76Intertwining Architecture and Nature: Fujimori Terunobu / Architect, Architectural Historian30 Aug 2021
77We Need Stories to Make the World a Better Place: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie / Writer1 Sep 2021
78Sustainability Through Shoes: Tim Brown / Co-Founder, Allbirds2 Sep 2021
79Raising a Courageous Voice: Lori Matsukawa / Seattle Broadcast Journalist3 Sep 2021
80Secret Help for Domestic Violence: Krysia Paszko / Founder, Camomiles and Pansies10 Sep 2021
81A Safe Space for Disaster Survivors: Kaneta Taio / Buddhist Monk13 Sep 2021
82Supporting Struggling Artists: Kajiya Yuriko / Ballet Dancer14 Sep 2021
83The Irresistible Urge to Write: Sasha Filipenko / Writer17 Sep 2021
84A New Era With More Female Astronauts: Christina Koch / NASA Astronaut29 Sep 2021
85The Spotlight on South Africa's Shack Dwellers: S'bu Zikode / President of Abahlali baseMjondolo30 Sep 2021
86Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Business: Jane Hyun / Global Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach6 Oct 2021
87Women's Rights Trailblazer: Fawzia Koofi / Politician, Women's Rights Activist8 Oct 2021
88Cultivating Hope: Miura Hiroshi / Farmer/President, NPO Nomado12 Oct 2021
89Shea Butter Creating a Sustainable Future: Olivier Baussan / L'Occitane Founder and L'Occitane Foundation Vice President13 Oct 2021
90Freedom from Period Poverty: Emilia Kaczmarek / Founder, Menstruation Action14 Oct 2021
91Questioning Normality: Murata Sayaka / Novelist18 Oct 2021
92Between Two Worlds: Hosoda Mamoru / Anime Director19 Oct 2021
93Fighting for LGBTQ Children To Thrive: Amber Briggle / Advocate for LBGTQ Children's Rights27 Oct 2021
94Kashana, Schools for All: Abdul Baqi Samandar / Founder, Kashana School28 Oct 2021
95A Future Through Technology and Dialogue: Abeer Bandak / Tech2Peace Cofounder29 Oct 2021
96Making Wine in Tropical Thailand: Visootha Lohitnavy / Oenologist, GranMonte Vineyard and Winery3 Nov 2021
97Disaster Recovery Professionals With a Human Touch: Sheldon Yellen / CEO of BELFOR Holdings4 Nov 2021
98My Dear Afghanistan: Yasui Hiromi / Photo Journalist5 Nov 2021
99The Heart of Judo: Amano Akiko / Referee, International Judo Federation8 Nov 2021
100The Power of Ostrich Antibodies: Tsukamoto Yasuhiro / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ph.D., President, Kyoto Prefectural University9 Nov 2021
101Independence for the Co-Existence: Lilianne Fan / Co-Founder of Geutanyoe Foundation10 Nov 2021
102The Education Emergency Facing Migrant Children: Andrea Rincon / Advocate for Migrant Children11 Nov 2021
103The First To Get Noticed: Yano Koji / Actor12 Nov 2021
104Designing for Human Behavior: Nakamura Hiroshi / Architect15 Nov 2021
105A World Where You Can Be Yourself: Hoshi Kento / CEO, JobRainbow16 Nov 2021
106Giving and Receiving, Challenge for a Gift Economy: Rebecca Rockefeller / Co-Founder of the Buy Nothing Project17 Nov 2021
107An Icy Solution to Poverty, Hunger and Empowerment: Pankaj Garg / CEO, Innovation Thru Energy19 Nov 2021
108Tackling Climate Change: Hirata Kimiko / International Director, Kiko Network22 Nov 2021
109Creating Original Ainu Art: Kaizawa Toru / Woodcarver23 Nov 2021
110Local Communities Taking the Lead: Fujita Chiyoko / Nurse/Chief, PMS Support Unit Japan29 Nov 2021
111Carving Out a Place for Myself: Lito / Leaf-Cutting Artist30 Nov 2021
112Paving the Way for Minorities: Douangmany Heuangkhamsene (Tookta) / Founder of Her Works, Social Entrepreneur3 Dec 2021
113Touchless Technologies of Tomorrow: Otsubo Makoto / Aerial Imaging Display Developer6 Dec 2021
114Lighting the Fire to Win: Tom Hovasse / Former Head Coach, Japan Women's National Basketball Team13 Dec 2021
115A More Inclusive World: Adli Yahya / Founder of Autism Café Project15 Dec 2021
116AI: Cracking the Code of Drug Discovery: Noor Shaker / Founder, Glamorous AI16 Dec 2021
117Music That Stirs Your Soul: Ichika Nito / Guitarist17 Dec 2021
118Small Moments of Happiness: SHOGEN / Artist20 Dec 2021
119Sake That Expresses Terroir: Imada Miho / Sake Master Brewer21 Dec 2021
120Stopping Discrimination Against Women's Bodies: Bak Seulgi / Obstetrician-Gynecologist22 Dec 2021
121Venezuelan Brings Diversity to Podium: Glass Marcano / Conductor24 Dec 2021
122Sculptures That Produce Sound: Doriano Sulis / Biwa Artisan27 Dec 2021
123Saving Lives and Restoring Dignity: Kojima Marina / Midwife28 Dec 2021
124The Art of Perception: Amy Herman / Founder of the Art of Perception29 Dec 2021

Season 2022

3 Jan 2022 – 25 Dec 2022 · 120 episodes

1Overcoming Prejudice: Chang-Haeng / Juggling Performer3 Jan 2022
2The Peanut Butter of Dreams: Naka Kotobuki / CEO, Sanchai4 Jan 2022
3The Challenge of the Food Crisis: Antoine Hubert / Ÿnsect's Chairman and CEO6 Jan 2022
4Acting With a Mission - A Better Future for All: Bella Galhos / Human Rights Activist7 Jan 2022
5Sustainable Gastronomy Is Possible: Christopher Coutanceau / Chef14 Jan 2022
6Love of Sumo: Kon Hiyori / Sumo Wrestler24 Jan 2022
7What Dinosaurs Can Teach Us: Steve Brusatte / Paleontologist & Evolutionary Biologist26 Jan 2022
8Regreening Sinai Peninsula: Ties van der Hoeven / Co-Founder of The Weather Makers27 Jan 2022
9Glaciers Are Our Lifeline: Jemma Wadham / Professor of Glaciology, Universities of Tromsø and Bristol28 Jan 2022
10The Fight To End Digital Violence: Olimpia Coral Melo Cruz / Founder of "Frente Nacional para la Sororidad"3 Feb 2022
11Socially Conscious Performance Artist: Nut Brother / Performance Artist4 Feb 2022
12Filmmaking Beyond Borders: Ota Akimi / Filmmaker, Anthropologist7 Feb 2022
13Anime Is Not to Be Underestimated: Tomino Yoshiyuki / Animation Director8 Feb 2022
14Personalized Dolls for an Inclusive World: Amy Jandrisevits / Founder of A Doll Like Me9 Feb 2022
15Standing Between Elephants and Humans: Wang Bin / Asian Elephant Specialist10 Feb 2022
16This Too Will Pass: Olivia Newton-John / Singer, Actor11 Feb 2022
17Plastic That Returns to Nature: Mori Ryohei / CEO, Green Science Alliance14 Feb 2022
18Turning Uniqueness Into Influence: Brandon Farbstein / Global Empowerment Speaker & Gen Z Activist16 Feb 2022
19Dream Big and Tear Down Barriers: Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr. / Tokyo Olympic Men's 100m Champion17 Feb 2022
20Taking Classical Music on the Road: Guilhem Fabre / Pianist18 Feb 2022
21The Cutting Edge of Nihonbuyo: Hanayagi Juraku / Nihonbuyo Performer, Choreographer21 Feb 2022
22Advancing Inclusion Through Technology: Joshua Miele / Accessible Technology Designer23 Feb 2022
23Personal Stories Drive Politics: Sarah McBride / Delaware State Senator25 Feb 2022
24A New Wagashi Movement: Mitsubori Junichi / Wagashi Artist28 Feb 2022
25A Gameplan for Change: Leena Kejriwal / Founder of Missing Public Art Project4 Mar 2022
26Taking Fukushima Silk Global: Saito Eita / Managing Director, Saiei Silk7 Mar 2022
27Reviving Rationality: Steven Pinker / Experimental Cognitive Psychologist9 Mar 2022
28A Life Devoted to Bees: Ryad Alsous / Professor, Beekeeper10 Mar 2022
29Math Can Help: Ingrid Daubechies / Mathematician11 Mar 2022
30Protecting Biodiversity Through "Edible Tea": Kenneth Rimdahl / Founder & CEO Monsoon Tea / MONTEACO30 Mar 2022
31Protecting Venice: Jane Da Mosto / Environmental Scientist31 Mar 2022
32An Inside View of Policing: Rosa Brooks / Police Reformer, Law Professor1 Apr 2022
33Eco-Friendly Graffiti Removal: Fujimoto Yasushi / Ultra-High Pressure Washer Developer11 Apr 2022
34Resilient Afghan Tech Women: Roya Mahboob / CEO of Digital Citizen Fund13 Apr 2022
35Living With Robots in Aging Countries: Gajan Mohanarajah / Robot Engineer14 Apr 2022
36Keeping the Beauty of Life Alive: Inata Miori / Photographer18 Apr 2022
37Ocean Rescue Is Fun: Benoit Schumann / Director, Project Rescue Ocean29 Apr 2022
38A Supercomputer for Everyone: Matsuoka Satoshi / Director, Riken Center for Computational Science2 May 2022
39Preventing Disaster-Related Deaths: Takahashi Tomohiro / Journalist, Photographer3 May 2022
40Projecting Diversity on Screen: Yalitza Aparicio / Actor, Activist11 May 2022
41A New Model for Capitalism: Jay Coen Gilbert / Cofounder, Global B Corporation Movement12 May 2022
42The Power of Plants: James Wong / Botanist13 May 2022
43Accessible and Inclusive Fashion: Hirabayashi Kei / Representative Director, Japan Persons with Disabilities Fashion Association16 May 2022
44Building Relief Shelters from Paper: Ban Shigeru / Architect23 May 2022
45Broadway Diversified by Asian Power: Baayork Lee / Co-founder of National Asian Artists Project25 May 2022
46Agents of Change: Rafa Jafar / Founder, EwasteRJ26 May 2022
47Makeup That's Changing the Homeless: Shirley Raines / Founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz27 May 2022
48Soothing Sounds for the Soul: Okawa Yoshiaki / Koto Player30 May 2022
49Food Waste Into Nutrients!: Tinia Pina / Founder & CEO of AgTech Startup, Re-Nuble1 Jun 2022
50Breaking the Oil Stranglehold: Mark van Baal / Founder, Follow This2 Jun 2022
51Rediscovering the True Russia: Boris Akunin / Author6 Jun 2022
52Supporting Expectant Mothers in Tanzania: Shinpuku Yoko / Midwife / Professor, Global Health Nursing, Hiroshima University7 Jun 2022
53Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation: Waris Dirie / Founder of Desert Flower Foundation8 Jun 2022
54A Gen Z Response to Global Problems: Avi Schiffmann / Internet Activist9 Jun 2022
55Changing the World Through the Power of Food: José Andrés / Chef/Founder, World Central Kitchen10 Jun 2022
56Gaming with Passion: Tokido / Pro Gamer13 Jun 2022
57Serving Up Udon Worldwide: Awata Takaya / President & CEO, Toridoll Holdings14 Jun 2022
58Drones Changing Logistics: Keller Rinaudo / CEO of Zipline15 Jun 2022
59Speak Up! Generation Z!: Deja Foxx / Activist, Founder of GenZ Girl Gang16 Jun 2022
60Russia - A Filmmaker's Story: Vitaly Mansky / Documentary Filmmaker17 Jun 2022
61The Man Who Predicts Punches: Fukuda Naoki / Boxing Photographer20 Jun 2022
62The War Seen From the "Grey Zone": Andrey Kurkov / Writer22 Jun 2022
63Turning Waste Into Luxury Brands: Giulio Bonazzi / Chairman and CEO at Aquafil Group23 Jun 2022
64Giving Food Waste a Chance: Nicole Klaski / Founder of The Good Food24 Jun 2022
65Secrets of the Swarm: Maeno Ould Koutaro / Entomologist27 Jun 2022
66Murals for a Brighter Future: Miyazaki Kensuke / Artist28 Jun 2022
67Seeking True Equality: Nalutporn Krairiksh / Executive Editor, ThisAble.me29 Jun 2022
68A Digital Revolution in Fashion: Kerry Murphy / Co-Founder & CEO of The Fabricant30 Jun 2022
69Steady Effort Saves Lives: Firdausi Qadri / Vaccine Scientist1 Jul 2022
70Illuminating Lives in Rural Africa: Kawaguchi Nobuhiro / CEO, Kawaguchi Steel Industry4 Jul 2022
71Understanding Volcanoes: Tamsin Mather / Professor of Earth Sciences, Oxford University6 Jul 2022
72Ukraine as the Breakwater for Europe: Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko / Poet, Musician, Filmmaker7 Jul 2022
73The Alchemist of Copper Coloring: Orii Koji / CEO, Momentum Factory Orii11 Jul 2022
74Farming for the Future: James Rebanks / Farmer and Author13 Jul 2022
75A Safer World for Children: Firzana Redzuan / Founder of Monsters Among Us14 Jul 2022
76Bravely Climb to New Heights: Xia Boyu / Mountain Climber15 Jul 2022
77Taking on the Waves: Horie Kenichi / Ocean Adventurer18 Jul 2022
78The Necessity of an Intimacy Coordinator: Jean Franzblau / Intimacy Coordinator20 Jul 2022
79Rising From the Slums as an E-Sport Professional: Brian Diang'a / Pro Gamer21 Jul 2022
80Determined To Be Me: Naomi Shimada / Model and Author22 Jul 2022
81Pushing the Boundaries of Bamboo: Tanabe Chikuunsai IV / Artist25 Jul 2022
82Sacred Flowers, Sacred River: Ankit Agarwal / Founder & CEO of Phool29 Jul 2022
83Saving Ukraine's Forgotten Animals: Radosław Fedaczyński / Veterinary Surgeon4 Aug 2022
84Confronting "Europe's Last Dictator": Svetlana Tikhanovskaya / Exiled Belarus Opposition Leader5 Aug 2022
85Aiding Others: Osa Yukie / President, Association for Aid and Relief, Japan8 Aug 2022
86Taking Tokachi Cheese Global: Nagahara Chisato / Fromager9 Aug 2022
87Illustrating War for Children: Romana Romanyshyn / Picture Book Creator, Art Studio Agrafka12 Aug 2022
88A Temple of Refuge: Thich Tam Tri / Buddhist Nun15 Aug 2022
89For a More Tolerant World: Hayakawa Chie / Film Director16 Aug 2022
90Making Baseball Fun the "Fans First Way": Jesse Cole / Owner, Savannah Bananas18 Aug 2022
91Saving the "Sea Slaves": Patima Tungpuchayakul / Co-founder, Labour Protection Network31 Aug 2022
92Clear Leadership for Diversity: Bill Kramer / CEO of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences2 Sep 2022
93Sportswomen Shining With Equality: Kathryn Bertine / Former Pro Cyclist & Activist7 Sep 2022
94Shaping a Shrine's Legacy: Kishikawa Masanori / Priest, Kanda Myojin Shrine12 Sep 2022
95The Joy of Social Change: Robin Takashi Lewis / Social Entrepreneur13 Sep 2022
96Solid Solutions for Regional Challenges: Ikehara Masaki / CEO, Morutaru Magic18 Sep 2022
97Casting Light on Gender Inequality: Matsuda Aoko / Novelist26 Sep 2022
98Tackling the Global Food Crisis: Mark Lowcock / The Relief Chief 2017-2021, United Nations30 Sep 2022
99Capturing a Black Hole: Honma Mareki / Astronomer/Professor, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan2 Oct 2022
100Ultrarealistic Metal Creatures: Mitsuta Haruo / Jizai Craftsman3 Oct 2022
101Sustainable Pads Empower Indian Women: Kristin Kagetsu / Co-Founder, Saathi4 Oct 2022
102A Maestro's Passion: Fabio Luisi / Conductor17 Oct 2022
103Striving for Sustainable Design: Shinohara Tomoe / Designer, Artist17 Oct 2022
104The Key to Preventing School Shootings: Dewey Cornell / Forensic Clinical Psychologist20 Oct 2022
105Finding New Visions: Yamamura Koji / Animation Artist23 Oct 2022
106Keeping Hope Alive for Myanmar: Shibuya Źarny / Fashion Designer, Full Moon Foundation Founder25 Oct 2022
107Turning Pollution Into Ink: Anirudh Sharma / Co-founder, Graviky Labs27 Oct 2022
108Visualizing War with Digital Tools: Watanave Hidenori / Professor, The University of Tokyo30 Oct 2022
109A New Foot Forward: Misawa Noriyuki / Shoemaker, Artist31 Oct 2022
110Music Is the Firestarter: Mukengerwa Tresor Riziki / Musician and Refugee Activist1 Nov 2022
111Between Wildness and Civilization: Miyazaki Manabu / Photographer7 Nov 2022
112The Pianist Ukraine Loves: Nakamura Tempei / Composer & Pianist9 Nov 2022
113Finding a Cure for Allergies: Nadim and Tanya Ednan Laperouse / Founders, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation15 Nov 2022
114Believing in the Power of Haiku: Mayuzumi Madoka / Haiku Poet21 Nov 2022
115AI Translation for a Better World: Jaroslaw Kutylowski / Founder and CEO of DeepL8 Dec 2022
116Medical Support for a World in Crisis: Zaher Sahloul / Physician and the President of MedGlobal13 Dec 2022
117The Language of Incense: Fu Jingliang / Modern Incense Culture Founder15 Dec 2022
118Signs of Change for Deaf Performers: Monique Holt / Actor, Director, Writer20 Dec 2022
119A New Frontier in Space: Maggie Aderin-Pocock / Space Scientist23 Dec 2022
120Mime Speaks Louder than Words: Gamarjobat / Mime Artist25 Dec 2022

Season 2023

2 Jan 2023 – 26 Dec 2023 · 97 episodes

1Becoming Your Best Self: Bitoh Tomomi / Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon Runner2 Jan 2023
2Grandpa's Magic Brush: Shibasaki Harumichi / Painter, Watercolor Instructor2 Jan 2023
3Remembering LGBTQ+ History: Lisa Power / LGBTQ+ Campaigner11 Jan 2023
4Breaking Barriers for Accessible Society: Shani Dhanda / Disability Activist18 Jan 2023
5Communication Through Music: Soma Yoyoka / Drummer20 Jan 2023
6Nothing Is Impossible: Nimsdai Purja / Mountaineer and Former Soldier26 Jan 2023
7Save the Reefs, Save the Oceans: Kinjo Koji / Coral Farmer30 Jan 2023
8A Bridge Between Humans and Nature: Takasago Junji / Nature Photographer31 Jan 2023
9Online Education, Without Compromise: Hoshi Tomohiro / Head of School, Stanford Online High School6 Feb 2023
10Connecting People Through Ballet: Kusakari Tamiyo / Actor, Former Ballerina7 Feb 2023
11Art for Change: Chuu Wai / Artist9 Feb 2023
12Leaving Our Homeland: Hamed Amiri / Writer17 Feb 2023
13Living with Wild Geese: Kurechi Masayuki / President, Japanese Association for Wild Geese Protection20 Feb 2023
14A More Inclusive Society Through Sport: Arimori Yuko / Former Marathon Runner21 Feb 2023
15Fighting Hate With Comedy: Jiaoying Summers / Stand-up Comedian, Comedy Club Owner23 Feb 2023
16Transforming Society Through Philosophy: Markus Gabriel / Philosopher24 Feb 2023
17Songs of Hope for Ukraine: Nataliya Gudziy / Singer-Songwriter, Bandura Player27 Feb 2023
18An Invite From a Prison Restaurant: Silvia Polleri / Founder and Manager, Restaurant InGalera1 Mar 2023
19Breaking Down Doors: Syed Saddiq / Co-Founder of MUDA2 Mar 2023
20What Is Peace?: Steve Leeper / Peace Activist3 Mar 2023
21Promoting Fish Growth with Light: Takahashi Akiyoshi / Professor, School of Marine Biosciences, Kitasato University6 Mar 2023
22Water Is Life: John DeYoung / Founder and CEO of Vivoblu9 Mar 2023
23Bringing Peoples Together: Louis Martin / Founder of Refugee Food10 Mar 2023
24Exploring Our Sunken History: Yamafune Kotaro / Maritime Archaeologist13 Mar 2023
25Hope Just a Bike Ride Away: Wyson Lungu / Social Entrepreneur15 Mar 2023
26Equity Through Budgeting: Shari Davis / Co-Executive Director, Participatory Budgeting Project16 Mar 2023
27Art To Create a Stir on Social Issues: Sel Kofiga / Artist17 Mar 2023
28Flying High from Fukushima: Muroya Yoshihide / Air Race Pilot20 Mar 2023
29The Power of Dyslexic Thinking: Kate Griggs / Founder, Made By Dyslexia23 Mar 2023
30Women at the Extremes: Felicity Aston / Polar Explorer & Research Scientist24 Mar 2023
31Turning Weaknesses into Strengths: Takeda Sana / Illustrator, Comic Artist27 Mar 2023
32Bringing Diversity to the World of Ballet: Cassa Pancho / Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black29 Mar 2023
33To Stand on Your Own Feet: Sunita Danuwar / Founder of Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation30 Mar 2023
34Empowering Children Everywhere: Nadine Kaadan / Author and Illustrator31 Mar 2023
35Living Alongside the Bird of Yambaru: Nagamine Takashi / Veterinarian3 Apr 2023
36Joyful Moves to Counter Parkinson's: David Leventhal / Program Director, Dance for PD13 Apr 2023
37Fighting Through Dance: Ahmad Joudeh / Dancer14 Apr 2023
38Robotics for a Happier Future: Furuta Takayuki / General Manager, Future Robotics Technology Center (fuRo), Chiba Institute of Technology17 Apr 2023
39Enchanted by Yokai Monsters: Matthew Meyer / Yokai Illustrator24 Apr 2023
40Returning the Benin Bronzes: Nick Merriman / Chief Executive of the Horniman Museum28 Apr 2023
41Support That's a Part of You: Nakamura Noburo / CEO, Nakamura Brace1 May 2023
42The 15 Minute City: Carlos Moreno / Professor, IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School12 May 2023
43For Victims of the Gold Rush: Yuyun Ismawati / Co-founder, Nexus3 Foundation17 May 2023
44Saving Migrating Birds From Extinction: Sacha Dench / Biologist, Conservation Without Borders25 May 2023
45A Hong Kong Photojournalist in Ukraine: Kure Kaoru / Photographer & Journalist26 May 2023
46My Story, and Mine Alone: Oda Tokito / Professional Wheelchair Tennis Player29 May 2023
47The Path to Pastry Perfection: Takahashi Moe / Pastry Chef30 May 2023
48Taking Out the Trash Together: Fukuda Keisuke / President, Green Bird5 Jun 2023
49A Dream Back to Tang Dynasty: Xu Ge / Founder of the Tang Dynasty Court Music Restoration Organization16 Jun 2023
50Giving Shape to People's Prayers: Katoh Gizan / Buddhist Sculptor19 Jun 2023
51A Story Beyond Boundaries: Geetanjali Shree / Novelist6 Jul 2023
52Innovating the Art of Fermentation: Sasaki Yotaro / Chef, Brewmaster, and Rice Farmer10 Jul 2023
53Ukraine - The Children's Inner Battle: Oksana Lebedeva / Founder of Gen.Ukrainian12 Jul 2023
54Education at Hand: Luis von Ahn / Co-Founder & CEO of Duolingo20 Jul 2023
55The Power of the Pen at Times of Despair: Orhan Pamuk / Writer26 Jul 2023
56Unity and Healing Through Singing: Gareth Malone / Musician & Choirmaster28 Jul 2023
57How to Win a Grammy: Masa Takumi / Composer, Arranger31 Jul 2023
58Cafes Where Ordering Takes Time: Okumura Arisa / Founder, Slow Order Cafe1 Aug 2023
59Reviving Spirits of Ailing Backs: Marcus John / Founder of Back to Healing3 Aug 2023
60An Architect's Mission: Mori Toshiko / Architect7 Aug 2023
61Standing with the People of Sudan: Kawahara Naoyuki / Doctor/Founder, Rocinantes8 Aug 2023
62Creating a Future With Bamboo: Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo Foundation9 Aug 2023
63Dancing like Anything is Possible: Nakarai Shigeyuki (Shigekix) / Breakdancer14 Aug 2023
64Support for the Suffering: Osa Yukie / Chairperson, Association for Aid and Relief, Japan15 Aug 2023
65Promote the Joy of Reading: Horiuchi Yoshimi / Founder of Bookworm Foundation18 Aug 2023
66Returning Flags To Heal Wounds of War: Keiko Ziak / Co-Founder, OBON SOCIETY1 Sep 2023
67Singing Together for Peace: Jenna / Gospel Choir Director, Songwriter5 Sep 2023
68Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & Comedian8 Sep 2023
69A Festival of Paper and Light: Takenami Hiroo / Nebuta Master11 Sep 2023
70Detecting Landmines Using Radar: Sato Motoyuki / Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University12 Sep 2023
7130 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife Cameraman13 Sep 2023
72Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers Unite15 Sep 2023
73Protecting Livelihoods amid War: Miyamoto Hideki / Structural Engineer/CEO, Miyamoto International18 Sep 2023
74Architecture That Empowers Communities: Sho Yutaka / Architectural Designer25 Sep 2023
75Sparking Young Minds with Movies: Kyoraiseki Saori / President, World Theater Project26 Sep 2023
76The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)/Artist2 Oct 2023
77Kintsugi as a Way of Life: Kiyokawa Hiroki / Lacquer Art Restorer3 Oct 2023
78Protecting Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones: Shoshana Stewart / President, Turquoise Mountain4 Oct 2023
79A Sauna for All Five Senses: Goto Netsuko / Aufguss Master9 Oct 2023
80Innovation for a Thirsty World: Maeda Yosuke / Social Entrepreneur/CEO, WOTA10 Oct 2023
81Resonate Around the World! Bells of Peace: Birgit Stifter / Director, Friedensdorf International13 Oct 2023
82The Thrill of the Fight: Kurahashi Kae / Japan Wheelchair Rugby Team Member16 Oct 2023
83Documenting the Lives of Refugees: Komatsu Yuka / Photographer17 Oct 2023
84Animating the Soul: Taguchi Tomohisa / Animation Director23 Oct 2023
85An Asian Way To Rebuild "Broken Courage": Chhim Sotheara / Psychiatrist3 Nov 2023
86Building a Better Future for Refugees: Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka / Founder, WELgee6 Nov 2023
87An Education Inclusive for Everyone: Jason Arday / Professor of Sociology of Education16 Nov 2023
88Murals Break Down Walls: Paola Delfín / Muralist17 Nov 2023
89Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist29 Nov 2023
90Battle Against the Mosquito: Scott O'Neill / CEO, World Mosquito Program7 Dec 2023
91Power of the Voices: Rene Silva dos Santos / Founder of Voz das Comunidades8 Dec 2023
92Making Cultural Connections on the Stage: Koike Hiroshi / Director15 Dec 2023
93Bringing Smiles to Ukrainian Children: Chujo Hideto / Director, Usmishka18 Dec 2023
94Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN Afghan20 Dec 2023
95The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director21 Dec 2023
96Animation as an Anti-Anxiety Therapy: Chen Lianhua / Independent Animation Filmmaker22 Dec 2023
97A Passion for Chainsawing: Okada Nozomi / Forestry Worker26 Dec 2023

Season 2024

1 Jan 2024 – 30 Dec 2024 · 104 episodes

1A Brighter Future for Wheelchair Users: Oda Yuriko / Founder and CEO, WheeLog1 Jan 2024
2Eliminating Educational Inequity for All: Miwa Kaito / CEO, e-Education2 Jan 2024
3Transforming Limitations Into Motivation: Nicolas Huchet / Founder of My Human Kit12 Jan 2024
4Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse: Dr. Bernadette Madrid / Pediatrician18 Jan 2024
5Effective Medical Care to All: Lalana Kongtoranin / Founder of the Let's Be Heroes Foundation19 Jan 2024
6Exploring New Possibilities for Sculpture: Nawa Kohei / Sculptor22 Jan 2024
7Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management25 Jan 2024
8Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist26 Jan 2024
9Breathing Life into Wood Sculptures: Otake Ryoho / Wood Sculptor29 Jan 2024
10Fighting Extreme Heat: Eleni Myrivili / Global Chief Heat Officer31 Jan 2024
11Guardian of the Amazon: Alessandra Korap Munduruku / Amazon Environmental Activist9 Feb 2024
12The Spirit of the Shakuhachi: John Kaizan Neptune / Shakuhachi Player12 Feb 2024
13A Brighter Future for Prisoners' Children: Indira Ranamagar / Founder of Prisoner's Assistance Nepal16 Feb 2024
14The Pursuit of Gelato Perfection: Takada Satoshi / Gelato Artisan19 Feb 2024
15Save Lives on India's Roads: Piyush Tewari / Founder & CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation21 Feb 2024
16Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me223 Feb 2024
17No Fish, No Life: Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) / Marine Biologist26 Feb 2024
18A Window into the Real Ukraine: Sasaki Ko / Photojournalist27 Feb 2024
19Slaughter-Free Meat for a Sustainable Future: Uma Valeti / CEO/Founder of UPSIDE Foods29 Feb 2024
20A Cinema of Prayer: Tsukamoto Shinya / Film Director, Actor4 Mar 2024
21Educational Opportunities for Syrian Children: Nakano Takayuki / Founder and CEO, Piece of Syria5 Mar 2024
22Museum for Period Equity: Vivi Lin / Period Equity, DEI and Human Rights Activist6 Mar 2024
23Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter7 Mar 2024
24Negotiators Create Hope: Miriam Coronel-Ferrer / Peace Negotiator8 Mar 2024
25All Children Are Beautiful: Kinota Braithwaite / Author, Educator11 Mar 2024
26Bringing People Together with Bamboo Lanterns: Mishiro Kenshi / Take-Akari Director12 Mar 2024
27Making Disabled Children Smile: Morita Hirokazu / Chairperson, The Volunteers Group to Send Wheelchairs to Overseas Children12 Mar 2024
28A Winding Road From Zoology to Social Change: Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury / Professor of Zoology13 Mar 2024
29Guardian of the Forest: Emmanuela Shinta / Founder of Ranu Welum Foundation14 Mar 2024
30Building a Transformative Museum for Asian Art: Yasufumi Nakamori / Director, Asia Society Museum15 Mar 2024
31Better Healthcare, All Across Asia: Omura Kazuhiro / Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology Department, The Jikei University School of Medicine18 Mar 2024
32Empowering People with Disabilities in Laos: Ishihara Yurina / CEO, Support for Woman's Happiness19 Mar 2024
33Revealing the True Horrors of the Atomic Bomb: Leslie Sussan / Anti-Nuclear Activist20 Mar 2024
34Reviving Food Biodiversity: Helianti Hilman / Founder, Javara Indigenous Indonesia21 Mar 2024
35Adaptive Fashion for Everyone: Kadri Keung / Fashion Designer22 Mar 2024
36Theater That Transcends Boundaries Part 1: Noda Hideki / Playwright, Theater Director, and Actor25 Mar 2024
37Theater That Transcends Boundaries Part 2: Noda Hideki / Playwright, Theater Director, and Actor26 Mar 2024
38Fighting Drought with Fruit Peels: Narayan Lal Gurjar / Founder and CEO, EF Polymer26 Mar 2024
39Bridging Rohingya Through Digital: Muhammad Noor / Founder of the Rohingya Project27 Mar 2024
40Hydrogen to Change Society: Eniya Listiani Dewi / Fuel Cell Research Professor28 Mar 2024
41For the "Stolen Children" of East Timor: Galuh Wandita / Co-Founder and Director, Asia Justice and Rights29 Mar 2024
42Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant, Writer29 Mar 2024
43Giving People Back Their Dignity on the Net: Anna-Lena von Hodenberg / Social Entrepreneur12 Apr 2024
44Apps for Ukrainian Child Refugees: Anastasiia Demchenko / Co-founder of YCO SVIT16 Apr 2024
45Bringing Smiles to Children in Need: Omune Kosuke / Clown22 Apr 2024
46Community Recovery Through Furniture: Ashizawa Keiji / Architect29 Apr 2024
47Supporting African Women with Surimi: Shiraishi Yuriko / Representative, Uminokuni Japan30 Apr 2024
48War and the Power of Music: Paul Chihara / Composer2 May 2024
49Tourism Brightens the Future: Paras Loomba / Founder of Global Himalayan Expedition31 May 2024
50A Helping Hand for the World: Takahara Miki / Deputy Nursing Director, Japanese Red Cross Himeji Hospital3 Jun 2024
51Making Rehabilitation Programs More Engaging: Oka Yuki / CEO, Ubdobe4 Jun 2024
52Reinventing Taiwanese Papercraft: Zhang Xu Zhan / Artist7 Jun 2024
53Helping Ukrainian Evacuees Learn Japanese: Maksym Haichenko / Monoxer Employee10 Jun 2024
54Saving as Many Lives as Possible: Inaba Mototaka / Medical Doctor, Project Leader of ARROWS17 Jun 2024
55Learning From Human Library: Ronni Abergel / Founder of Human Library26 Jun 2024
56Empowering Africa's Youth Leaders: Fred Swaniker / Founder, African Leadership Group27 Jun 2024
57Fighting to Make Sumo More Accessible: Steve Pateman / President, British Sumo Federation28 Jun 2024
58Saving Lives with Toilets: Ishikawa Junya / CEO, Tasukeai Japan1 Jul 2024
59Paintings for Peace in Gaza: Kamijo Yoko / Artist2 Jul 2024
60Working to Heal Invisible Wounds: Kuwayama Norihiko / Psychiatrist/CEO, Frontline22 Jul 2024
61Building Bridges Towards Inclusion: Elton Ilirjani / CEO, The HeadHunter Group26 Jul 2024
62Deciphering the Language of Birds: Suzuki Toshitaka / Animal Linguist/Associate Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo29 Jul 2024
63Living Side by Side: Yamamoto Riken / Architect5 Aug 2024
64Innovating Indigo - The New Japan Blue: Kaji Kakuo / Indigo Farmer and Dyer6 Aug 2024
65Giving Trees a Second Life: Mira Nakashima / Furniture Designer9 Aug 2024
66Treating Childhood Cancer in Vietnam: Watanabe Kazuyo / CEO, Asian Children's Care League12 Aug 2024
67The Fine Line Between Strength and Fragility: Gonoi Rina / Former Ground Self-Defense Force Member13 Aug 2024
68For the Homeland - A Producer's Voice in Canada: Anna Palenchuk / Ukrainian Film Producer16 Aug 2024
69Building for Eternity: Thomas Rau / Architect and Founder of RAU Architects29 Aug 2024
70Saving Cambodia's Traditional Arts: Lomorpich Rithy / Festival Director of BonnPhum30 Aug 2024
71Dancing into the Future: Kanamori Jo / Dancer, Choreographer2 Sep 2024
72Highlighting the Lives of Individuals: Kim Insook / Artist3 Sep 2024
73Changing the World with Disabled Artists: Matsuda Takaya / Entrepreneur/Co-CEO, HERALBONY9 Sep 2024
74Saving the "Mother River": Niwat Roykaew / Chairperson, Chiang Khong Conservation Group12 Sep 2024
75To Save Every Infant: Lee Jong-Rak / Pastor13 Sep 2024
76Saving "Cinderella Species" From Extinction: Gerardo Garcia / Wildlife Conservationist27 Sep 2024
77Land-Based Aquaculture for Food Security: Yamamoto Toshimasa / Associate Professor, Okayama University of Science30 Sep 2024
78Empowering Exiled Artists: Judith Depaule / Author, Co-Founder of Agency of Artists in Exile4 Oct 2024
79Reducing Poverty with Banana Paper: Ekberg Satoko / Social Entrepreneur7 Oct 2024
80A New Line of Defense Against Sexual Violence: Sakurai Masayoshi / CEO, Gawain14 Oct 2024
81Preventing Blindness Around the World: Shimizu Eisuke / Ophthalmologist15 Oct 2024
82Shedding Light on the Global Water Cycle: Oki Taikan / Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo21 Oct 2024
83Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of Ancient Rome: Yamazaki Mari / Manga Artist, Writer, and Painter28 Oct 2024
84Landmines Become Seeds of Peace: Heng Ratana / Director General of CMAC30 Oct 2024
85Raising the Asian American Voice: Jo-Ann Yoo / Community Activist31 Oct 2024
86Reimagining Traditional Cuisine: Peter Cuong Franklin / Chef/Founder, Anan Saigon1 Nov 2024
87Dinosaurs Going Digital: Kawabe Soichiro / Paleontologist/Associate Professor, Institute of Dinosaur Research, Fukui Prefectural University4 Nov 2024
88Finding Beauty in Rusting Iron: Hongo Shinya / Artist Blacksmith5 Nov 2024
89Technology for Safer Childbirth: Ogata Yuko / Social Entrepreneur11 Nov 2024
90Breaking the Poverty Cycle Through Education: Enomoto Megumi / CEO, Bridge for Lives in Mozambique12 Nov 2024
91Keeping Our Rivers Plastic Free: Gary Bencheghib / Environmental Activist, Founder of Sungai Watch15 Nov 2024
92Lighting the Way with Architecture: Nagayama Yuko / Architect18 Nov 2024
93Theater Lights Up the World: Jean Bellorini / Theater Director22 Nov 2024
94Reimagining Japan's Action Heroes: John Aoshima / Animation Director27 Nov 2024
95Renaissance Through Animations: Emmanuel Gérard / Director, la Cité de la tapisserie29 Nov 2024
96The Power of Persistence: Katalin Karikó / Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist6 Dec 2024
97Preserving Biodiversity With Botanical Art: Yamanaka Masumi / Botanical Artist12 Dec 2024
98The Lasting Impact of Agent Orange: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong / Doctor13 Dec 2024
99Unlocking the Full Potential of Athletes: Yanagawa Yoshimaro / Coach, Ikuei University Wrestling Team16 Dec 2024
100Modern Puppetry With a Magic Spirit: Basil Twist / Puppeteer19 Dec 2024
101Finding a Voice for Japanese Literature: Sam Bett / Japanese-to-English Translator20 Dec 2024
102Changing the World Through Words: Wago Ryoichi / Poet23 Dec 2024
103Communicating the Power of Taiko: Miyuki Williams / Taiko Drummer, Mugenkyo25 Dec 2024
104Never Give Up on Nuclear Abolition: Mimaki Toshiyuki / Co-Chair, Nihon Hidankyo30 Dec 2024

Season 2025

24 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 · 79 episodes

1Preserving Memories Through Fiction: Julie Otsuka / Novelist24 Jan 2025
2Marvelous Marmalade from Japan: Enami Noriyuki / Citrus Farmer, Marmalade Artisan27 Jan 2025
3Creating Never-Before-Seen Landscapes: Ishigami Junya / Architect3 Feb 2025
4Impassioned Ceramics: Muta Yoca / Artist, Ceramicist4 Feb 2025
5Journalism for Justice: Ian Yee / Journalist, Co-Founder of The Fourth5 Feb 2025
6Walking for Peace: Satish Kumar / Activist6 Feb 2025
7Face the Mountains, Face Yourself: Watanabe Naoko / Mountaineer, Nurse10 Feb 2025
8Cultivating Myanmar's Future Through Agriculture: Imoto Katsuyuki / Vice-Chairman, Greater Mekong Center11 Feb 2025
9Revealing Myanmar's Unseen Reality: Bo Kyi / Co-Founder and Joint Secretary, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners13 Feb 2025
10Kabuki - Passion for Tradition and Innovation: Nakamura Kazutaro / Kabuki Actor14 Feb 2025
11Spreading the Joy of Music to All: Erika Colon / Artistic Director, White Hands Chorus Nippon17 Feb 2025
12Women Leading Sumatra's Forest Protection: Farwiza Farhan / Forest Conservationist Executive Director of HAkA (Forest, Nature, and Environment Aceh Foundation)21 Feb 2025
13Making Documentaries Like Dramatic Movies: Hara Kazuo / Film Director24 Feb 2025
14Drawing Wartime in the Attic: Chiba Tetsuya / Manga Artist25 Feb 2025
15Shaping Our Culinary Future: René Redzepi / Chef and Co-Owner, Noma26 Feb 2025
16A Fairer World Through Microfinance: Taejun Shin / Founder and CEO, Gojo & Company27 Feb 2025
17Manga Education Goes to College: Kofi Bazzell-Smith / College Instructor, Manga Artist28 Feb 2025
18Traditional Soy Sauce for the World: Yamamoto Yasuo / Fifth-Generation Soy Sauce Producer3 Mar 2025
19Listening to the Voices of the Wounded: Ishiuchi Miyako / Photographer4 Mar 2025
20Telling Stories of Hope and Resilience: Julian Sedgwick / Author5 Mar 2025
21Transforming Education - The Challenge To Leave No One Behind: Aoki Kenta / Executive Director of the Certified NPO SALASUSU6 Mar 2025
22Your Smile Is My Smile: Shigeaki Aso / Baseball Glove Master Craftsman7 Mar 2025
23Mitigating Disasters Saves Lives: Tomita Hiroshi / Founder, Chairman and Representative Director, Geo Search10 Mar 2025
24The Beauty and Art of Watchmaking: Makihara Daizoh / Watchmaker11 Mar 2025
25Reconnecting Hikikomori to Society: Tadaaki Furuhashi / Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Nagoya University12 Mar 2025
26A Genocide Survivor Confronts Memories: Rithy Panh / Film Director13 Mar 2025
27Unearthing Hidden Treasure in Kyrgyzstan's Farming Villages: Haraguchi Akihisa / JICA Chief Advisor14 Mar 2025
28New Life for the Samurai Genre: Yasuda Junichi / Film Director, Rice Farmer17 Mar 2025
29Helping Para-Athletes Fulfill Their Dreams: Nakajima Hiromitsu / Engineer18 Mar 2025
30Meaning of Memory: Cannon Hersey / Artist, Community Builder19 Mar 2025
31Various Circumstances: Mayunkiki / Artist20 Mar 2025
32Reclaiming Opera With New Perspectives: Matthew Ozawa / Stage Director21 Mar 2025
33Overcoming Infertility Together: Yamauchi Anna / Founder and CEO, Reproductive Health Consultation21 Mar 2025
34A Home That Transcends Language and Identity: Afuso Michie / President, ABC Japan24 Mar 2025
35Tradition and Innovation in Sake Brewing: Noguchi Naohiko / Sake Master Brewer25 Mar 2025
36Being Bicultural in Hollywood: Miyagawa Eriko / Film & TV Producer26 Mar 2025
37Shaping the Future of Coffee With Direct Trade: Goto Masashi / CEO of TYPICA26 Mar 2025
38Bamboo for Revitalization: Singgih Susilo Kartono / Founder and Designer, Spedagi27 Mar 2025
39Sculpting Hope Beyond Centuries: Sotoo Etsuro / Sculptor of the Sagrada Familia27 Mar 2025
40Fight for Me, Fight for All Women: Clarisse Agbegnenou / Judoka27 Mar 2025
41Journalism for Humanity: Lesley Blume / Journalist and Author28 Mar 2025
42Tech to Predict Crime: Kajita Mami / Founder & CEO of Singular Perturbations28 Mar 2025
43Cracking the Complexity of Long COVID: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University28 Mar 2025
44Training Dogs to Save Lives Around the World: Murase Hidehiro / IRO Representative of Asia16 Apr 2025
45Picture Books for Children and Adults Alike: Miyakoshi Akiko / Picture Book Author23 Apr 2025
46Music That Nourishes the Soul: Yoshida Hirofumi / Conductor30 Apr 2025
47Connecting the Past and Future: Sekiguchi Itaru / Organ Builder7 May 2025
48The Heart of the Sutra Remixed: Akasaka Yogetsu / Meditation Music Artist, Zen Buddhist Priest28 May 2025
49A Suitcase that Leads the Way: Asakawa Chieko / Computer Scientist4 Jun 2025
50Illuminating the World with Hanabi: Saito Kentaro / Pyrotechnician11 Jun 2025
51Capturing Movement and Sense of Touch: Mizushiri Yoriko / Animation Artist18 Jun 2025
52Observing is Living: Soda Kazuhiro / Filmmaker25 Jun 2025
53Turning Ghana's E-Waste into Treasures: Nagasaka Mago / Artist2 Jul 2025
54Breaking the Bonsai Mold: Kimura Masahiko / Bonsai Artist9 Jul 2025
55Japanese Ballet's Global Challenge: Yoshida Miyako / Artistic Director16 Jul 2025
56Adapting Anime Costumes for Live-Action: Nakahara Sachiko / Stylist and Costume Designer23 Jul 2025
57Music Beyond Genres: Sumino Hayato / Pianist30 Jul 2025
58Wastewater Research for Public Health: Kitajima Masaaki / Project Professor, Research Center for Water Environment Technology, The University of Tokyo6 Aug 2025
59Halting Desertification with Waste: Oyama Shuichi / Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature / Kyoto University Graduate School13 Aug 2025
60Love, Anger, and Okinawa: Ishikawa Mao / Photographer20 Aug 2025
61Discovering an Unknown World: Yoshida Katsuji / Cave Explorer27 Aug 2025
62Giving Your All for a Moment's Action: Obikane Nobuyuki / Stunt Performer3 Sep 2025
63Courage Through Video Game Soundtracks: Shimomura Yoko / Composer10 Sep 2025
64Reinterpreting Rakugo from a Woman's Perspective: Hayashiya Tsuruko / Rakugo Storyteller17 Sep 2025
65Crafting the Ultimate Kitchen Knife: Kurosaki Yu / Blacksmith24 Sep 2025
66The Magician of Light: Matsuo Takahiro / Artist1 Oct 2025
67Using Sound to Prevent Animal Accidents: Tsuji Masachika / Specially Assigned Professor, Okayama University of Science8 Oct 2025
68Freedom at the Fingertips: Kawajiri Mei / Nail Artist15 Oct 2025
69Self-Reliance for a More Fulfilling Life: Kadota Shunji / President, Mainstream Association22 Oct 2025
70A Drop of Hope for Peace: Inoue Hiroko / President, NGO Helping Children in the Holy Land29 Oct 2025
71Writing to Make a Dent in the World: Otani Akira / Author5 Nov 2025
72Believe in Yourself All the Way: Umemoto Ayaka / Captain, Japan Women's National Deaf Volleyball Team12 Nov 2025
73Making the World Laugh: Atsuko Okatsuka / Stand-up Comedian19 Nov 2025
74A Device That Improves Children's Vision: Ishigaki Yo / Design Engineer / Professor, The University of Electro-Communications26 Nov 2025
75Fashioning One-of-a-Kind Costumes: Ito Satomi / Costume Designer3 Dec 2025
76Sharing a Unique Voice with the World: TiA / Gospel Singer10 Dec 2025
77Exquisite Creations Inspired by Nature: Hosono Hitomi / Ceramic Artist17 Dec 2025
78Connecting the World Through Board Games: Hayashi Hisashi / Game Designer24 Dec 2025
79Conquering the World with Revolutionary Magic: Ibuki / Magician31 Dec 2025

Season 2026

7 Jan 2026 – 9 Sep 2026 · 34 episodes

1The Beauty of Nature's Tiny Treasures: Seto Momoko / Film Director7 Jan 2026
2A World Where Deafness Is Not a Barrier: Kondo Ryohei / Dancer, Choreographer21 Jan 2026
3Considering Our Future Through Dinosaur Research: Kobayashi Yoshitsugu / Paleontologist / Professor, Hokkaido University28 Jan 2026
4Connecting Architecture, People, and Nature: Sejima Kazuyo / Architect4 Feb 2026
5Establishing a Pediatric Hub in Asia: Yoshioka Hideto / Pediatric Surgeon11 Feb 2026
6Going Beyond Social Norms: Katayama Mari / Artist18 Feb 2026
7Visual Storytelling That Stirs the Soul: Hiraoka Kasumi / Film Director25 Feb 2026
8Searching for Beauty in the Night Sea: Otani Sho / Underwater Photographer4 Mar 2026
9Horror Manga That Transcend Borders: Ito Junji / Horror Manga Artist11 Mar 2026
10Scrutinizing the Universe Through Lunar Rocks: Ohtake Makiko / Planetary Scientist18 Mar 2026
11Weaving Realism into Fiction: Fujimoto Akio / Film Director24 Mar 2026
12Toothbrushing for a Better Tomorrow: Matsumoto Toshihide / Dentist25 Mar 2026
13Believe in Music: Ichiko Aoba / Musician26 Mar 2026
14The Sculptor of the Soul: Yasuda Kan / Sculptor27 Mar 2026
15Artwork That Embraces the Heart: Ushioda Kazuya / Painter1 Apr 2026
16Reimagining Sake as a Dining Companion: Niizawa Iwao / Sake Brewery President8 Apr 2026
17Breathing New Life into Old Kimonos: Sugiura Mitsuyoshi / Fashion Designer6 May 2026
18Electrifying the World with "Kawaii" : Yamamoto Sho / Songwriter / Music Producer13 May 2026
19Creating Hats That Inspire Joy: Hizume Nobuki / Hat and Headpiece Designer20 May 2026
20Making the World a Better Place: Sato Yasuhiro / Snowboard Coach3 Jun 2026
21Staking It All on a Single Thrust: Kosaka Kunpei / Spearfisher10 Jun 2026
22Connecting the Past, Present, and Future: Kanade Hamamoto / Photographer17 Jun 2026
23Securing Our Food Future: Kambayashi Takashi / Social Entrepreneur24 Jun 2026
24Providing World-Class Athlete Care: Kitani Masashi / Sports Trainer1 Jul 2026
25Lessons from the Wild: Nagira Kohei / Photographer, High School Teacher8 Jul 2026
26Stories That Resonate with the Anxious: Yagisawa Satoshi / Author15 Jul 2026
27Creating Objects That Feel Just Right: Fukasawa Naoto / Product Designer22 Jul 2026
28Pouring My Soul into Dance: Taniguchi Hirokazu / Classical Japanese Dancer29 Jul 2026
29Jellyfish Dreams: Okuizumi Kazuya / Director, Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium5 Aug 2026
30The Fukuoka Method of Waste Management: Matsufuji Yasushi / Professor Emeritus, Fukuoka University12 Aug 2026
31Bamboo Art Unlike Any Other: Fujitsuka Shosei / Bamboo Artist19 Aug 2026
32Forging a Future Through Art: Suzuki Tsukasa / Artist, Activist26 Aug 2026
33Creating a Baby-Centered Multicultural Society: Tsubonoya Tomomi / Executive Director, Mother's Tree2 Sep 2026
34Nurturing Well-Being for Everyone: Sanada Hiromi / President, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University / Professor Emerita, The University of Tokyo9 Sep 2026

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