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The Professionals
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields in Japan.
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Seasons (13)
Season 2015
- 1Top Gun of the Docks: Shigeru Kamiakutsu, Crane Jockey5 Apr 2015
- 2Cyborgs: A Future of Hope - Yoshiyuki Sankai, Robot Researcher12 Apr 2015
- 3Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman19 Apr 2015
- 4In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor26 Apr 2015
- 5Reviving Wardrobe Treasures - Takeru Furuta, Master Cleaner3 May 2015
- 6Yoshikazu Okazaki, Packaging Manager10 May 2015
- 7A Learner by Nature, Always - Etsuo Asano, Vegetable Farmer17 May 2015
- 8The God of Polishing - Kazuo Kobayashi, Master Metal Polisher24 May 2015
- 9Forging Ahead into the Future - Daito Manabe, Programmer/Artist31 May 2015
- 10Weaving Memories in Clothing - Takao Matsumoto, Invisible Mender7 Jun 2015
- 11The Human Touch - Shintaro Hayashi14 Jun 2015
- 14Ebola: Knowledge is Power - Ayato Takada, Virologist5 Jul 2015
- 15Beyond Fear Lies Hope - Atsuyuki Yamataka, Pediatric Surgeon19 Jul 2015
- 16Demolishing Preconceptions - Hideki Ichihara, Construction Engineer2 Aug 2015
- 17Special Edition: Cleaning Craftspeople16 Aug 2015
- 18Deli Meals from the Heart - Keiji and Sumiko Sato, Supermarket Owners6 Sep 2015
- 19Preserving Waterworks with Pride - Hisafumi Shogi, Waterworks Engineer11 Sep 2015
- 20A Life in Clocks - Keiichi Matsuura, Clocksmith11 Oct 2015
- 21Courageous Buyer, Passionate Salesman - Greengrocer, Teruaki Sugimoto25 Oct 2015
- 22Tireless Devotion to Animals' Lives - Motokazu Hasuoka, Veterinarian8 Nov 2015
- 23Bending Steel at Will - Koichi Kuzuhara, Line-heating Craftsman22 Nov 2015
- 24Ikuko Nakamura, Home Care Dietitian13 Dec 2015
Season 2016
- 1Treasures Lie at Your Feet - Paul Smither, Garden Designer3 Jan 2016
- 2The Long Way is the Best Shortcut - Tadatoshi Takayama, Liver Surgeon22 Jan 2016
- 3The God of Wagyu - Hidetoshi Kamada, Beef Cattle Farmer5 Feb 2016
- 4Moving Structures with Heart - Kentaro Ishikawa - Hikiya Building Mover19 Feb 2016
- 5Seeking the Ultimate in Hospitality - Hitoshi Ishihara, Chef17 Apr 2016
- 6Keeping it Real for Housewives - Asako Imao, Editor-in-Chief22 Apr 2016
- 7A Life in Each Encounter - Hideo Ito, Home-mover27 May 2016
- 8Recovering the Joy of Eating - Tamami Koyama, Nurse3 Jul 2016
- 9Propelling the Aerial Filming Revolution17 Jul 2016
- 10Lessons for Life - Chieko Nojima, Childminder12 Aug 2016
- 11Encounters Inspire Strength - Masamichi Yoshitsubaki, Disaster-relief Expert26 Aug 2016
- 12Master of Airplane Safety - Yoshio Sugimoto, Aircraft Mechanic8 Sep 2016
- 13Making Limbs That Walk with You - Fumio Usui: Prosthetic Limb Technician7 Oct 2016
- 14The Town Holds the Answers - Eiji Teramoto, Civil Servant28 Oct 2016
- 15A Place to be Yourself - Tadasuke Kato, Care Center Manager4 Nov 2016
- 16Defying Convention - Hiroshi Michiwaki, Inventor9 Dec 2016
- 17Protecting Mother and Child - Kazuhide Ogita, Obstetrician18 Dec 2016
- 18Repair Done Right - The Koyama Brothers, Auto Mechanics25 Dec 2016
Season 2017
- 1A Fish Seller's Spirit8 Jan 2017
- 2Life in Light and Shadow5 Feb 2017
- 3The Masters of Tsukiji Market12 Feb 2017
- 4Renovating Buildings, Rejuvenating Communities19 Feb 2017
- 5A Singular Path to Excellence19 Mar 2017
- 6Bringing Terminal Patients Peace of Mind16 Apr 2017
- 7Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light14 May 2017
- 8Tofu Taught Me How to Live4 Jun 2017
- 9One Story at a Time11 Jun 2017
- 10The Men Who Build "Hope"2 Jul 2017
- 11Opening New Paths to Save Young Lives16 Jul 2017
- 12I'll Follow This Path6 Aug 2017
- 13Beauty Flowering in the Heart3 Sep 2017
- 14Fighting for Families' Futures1 Oct 2017
- 15The Artisans Who Made a Luxury Train12 Nov 2017
- 16Exploring the Mysteries of Life3 Dec 2017
- 17Winning Big: Akira Matsumoto17 Dec 2017
Season 2018
- 1The Joy of Walking, Once More14 Jan 2018
- 2Taking Flight, Saving Lives4 Feb 2018
- 3No Risk, No Fun11 Feb 2018
- 4Always Joyful4 Mar 2018
- 5Enchantment of the Oceans8 Apr 2018
- 6Lacquer Is My Life: Noritake Sato, Lacquerer6 May 2018
- 7Pull Out All the Stops10 Jun 2018
- 8Passion in a Bowl1 Jul 2018
- 9The Women of Ginza15 Jul 2018
- 10Supporting Moms and Families: Shima Tassin, Household Helper5 Aug 2018
- 11A Passion for Chocolate2 Sep 2018
- 12The Joys of Uncertainty16 Sep 2018
- 13Sorting Effects and Emotions: Masatomi Yokoo, Bereavement Cleaner14 Oct 2018
- 14Crafting a New Tono Legend: Katsuhiko Tada, Farmer11 Nov 2018
- 15Capturing Fleeting Lives: Satoshi Kuribayashi, Biological Ecology Photographer2 Dec 2018
- 16We're Their Last Resort: Akihiro Yamamoto, Credit Union President9 Dec 2018
- 17Walk in the Center of a Sunny Street: Yoko Shibata, Brand Producer16 Dec 2018
Season 2019
- 1Shouldering Destiny, Innovating Kabuki: Ichikawa Ebizo, Kabuki Actor13 Jan 2019
- 2Healing Wounded Families: Akemi Tomoda, Child Neurologist10 Feb 2019
- 3To See Them Smile: Yukako Fukushima, Cosmetic Prosthesis Maker3 Mar 2019
- 4Strength and Grace: Sadako Akashi, Breast Surgeon17 Mar 2019
- 5Take Life at Your Own Pace: Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Puppet Maker6 Apr 2019
- 6A Career Built on Passion and Connections: Daisuke Honda, Department Store Buyer13 Apr 2019
- 7Absolute Devotion: Isao Amano, Sushi Chef4 May 2019
- 8Unleash the Inner Light: MIKIKO, Director & Choreographer11 May 2019
- 9The Path of Conviction, Eliminating Medical Errors: Yoshimasa Nagao, Doctor/Patient Safety Department Supervisor1 Jun 2019
- 10Limitless Bravery, Endless Innovation: Toichi Takahashi, Master Brewer8 Jun 2019
- 11Following the Anko Road at Full Speed: Toshiyasu Obata, Japanese Sweets Artisan13 Jul 2019
- 12Saving Lives in the Countryside: Akihide Kon, Emergency Physician10 Aug 2019
- 13People Can Change From the Bottom Up: Tomo Okabe, Beautiful Butt Trainer17 Aug 2019
- 14Tradition and Revolution: Two Kings of Curry7 Sep 2019
- 15The Path of Meat, My Way: Yoshinobu Niiho, Meat Shop Owner14 Sep 2019
- 16Through Hair, I Fashion Better Lives!: Takuya Takagi, Hair Stylist5 Oct 2019
- 17Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha12 Oct 2019
- 18Climbing Higher - The World's Best Cleaning: Haruko Niitsu, Cleaner2 Nov 2019
- 19Giving Electronics "Life" Until the Very End: Kazumi Imai, Electronics Shop Owner9 Nov 2019
- 20Strength in Weakness: Taizo Shibano, Gelato Artisan30 Nov 2019
- 21My Work Is Never Done: Miyuki Nishimura, Medical Instrument Developer14 Dec 2019
Season 2020
- 1Giving Brings Hope: Ippei Torii, Foreign Worker Advocate11 Jan 2020
- 2Knives Made with Heart and Soul: Katsumi Sakashita, Knife Sharpener2 Feb 2020
- 3Aiming for the Point of Perfection: Hajime Yoneda, Chef8 Feb 2020
- 4Supporting Families with a New Endeavor: Shima Tassin, Household Helper29 Feb 2020
- 5Serving Joy - The Resolve of a Mother: Hiroe Higuchi, Hotel Executive Chef13 Mar 2020
- 6Be Yourself, and Live with a Smile: Hideo Honda, Psychiatrist14 Mar 2020
- 7To the Deep! 9 Days of Adventure: Shinkai 65004 Apr 2020
- 8The Children Have the Answers: Imoto Haruhisa, Maths Teacher11 Apr 2020
- 9One Animal at a Time, One Step at a Time: Tamukai Kenichi, Veterinarian2 May 2020
- 10Charmed by a Magical Flower: Washizawa Koji, Plant Breeder9 May 2020
- 11A Career Built on Passion and Connections 2020: Honda Daisuke, Department Store Buyer7 Jun 2020
- 12A Life That Shines From the Shoes Up: Hasegawa Yuya, Shoeshiner14 Jun 2020
- 13Embracing Beauty as Self-Care: Kanzaki Megumi, Beautician5 Jul 2020
- 14Fighting for Survival12 Jul 2020
- 15Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes2 Aug 2020
- 16Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes 29 Aug 2020
- 17The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao6 Sep 2020
- 18Starting a Rural Revolution: Iwasa Toru, Editor4 Oct 2020
- 19A Savory Pancake Greater Than Its Parts: Ichii Kaoru, Okonomiyaki Chef11 Oct 2020
- 20Always Stay Humble and True to Yourself: Shimada Yoshihiko, Western Cuisine Chef1 Nov 2020
- 21New Seas for the Barefoot Captain: Tashiro Seiichiro, Fishing Boat Captain8 Nov 2020
- 22The Battle Has Just Begun: Kasahara Kei, Infectious Disease Specialist13 Dec 2020
Season 2021
- 1One Step Forward, Together: Sekine Shuichiro, Labor Union Manager17 Jan 2021
- 2Living Life Feeling Alive: Hasegawa Hiroki, Fish Broker14 Feb 2021
- 3Keeping Things Running: Omori Toru, Bus Driver7 Mar 2021
- 4For a Dish That Will Fill Hearts with Wonder: Kawada Tomoya, Chinese Cuisine Chef4 Apr 2021
- 5Picking Yourself Up to Carry Dreams: Take Yusuke, Garbage Collector11 Apr 2021
- 6Alongside the Sky, Land, and Sheep: Sakai Shingo, Shepherd9 May 2021
- 7Uncovering the Past Through Boundless Curiosity: Baba Ryoji, Restorer of Cultural Properties16 May 2021
- 8The All-Or-Nothing Battle of the Lone Wolf: Saito Tomofumi, Italian Cuisine Chef6 Jun 2021
- 9True Partnership: Kaida Hiroshi, Search and Rescue Dog Trainer13 Jun 2021
- 10Do Something Anyone Can Do To the Fullest: Shingai Koichiro, Futon Craftsman4 Jul 2021
- 11Seeds Always Sprout: Kobori Natsuka, Vegetable Buyer11 Jul 2021
- 12A Cool Job Done by a Cool Man1 Aug 2021
- 13Smiles in Every Drop: Saito Mayu, Winemaker8 Aug 2021
- 14Forging Swords, Forging Oneself: Yoshihara Yoshindo, Katana Swordsmith5 Sep 2021
- 15Caring for Each and Every Parcel: Nagasawa Kota, Delivery Driver12 Sep 2021
- 16A Life-Changing Encounter: Hashimoto Kazue, Salesperson10 Oct 2021
- 17Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist17 Oct 2021
- 18It's Alright to Take a Detour in Life: Nishihara Kinzo, Patissier14 Nov 2021
Season 2022
- 1In Pursuit of Self-Improvement: Akimasa Nakao, Pancreatic Surgeon10 Apr 2022
- 2The Unstoppable Pursuit of the Perfect Tuna: Fukushima Kazuhiko, Bluefin Tuna Farmer8 May 2022
- 3Guarding the Road of Life: Ueno Toshio, Traffic Guard15 May 2022
- 4Put Your Heart Into Every Moment: Nakayama Yumiko, Airport Ground Staff5 Jun 2022
- 5Fighting COVID-19 on the Frontlines: Takeda Shinhiro, ICU Doctor12 Jun 2022
- 6Checking His Answers, All His Life: Kobayashi Toru, Garden Landscaper17 Jul 2022
- 7Protecting the World with a Single Rope: Yamaguchi Takaharu, Civil Engineer7 Aug 2022
- 8Risking Your Life, Recycling Life: Katagiri Kunio, Trap Hunter4 Sep 2022
- 9This Is Where I Belong: Kawaguchi Kana, Social Entrepreneur11 Sep 2022
- 10The Last Samurai of the Far North: Tanikawa Rokuya, Neurosurgeon9 Oct 2022
- 11A Craftsman's Dream at 85: Iwai Makoto, Lathe Turner16 Oct 2022
- 12A God Never Wastes Nor Abandons: Toyoshima Masanobu, Yakiniku Restaurant Employee4 Dec 2022
Season 2023
- 1The Quiet Joy of Unsung Support: Onishi Toshio, Copy Editor12 Mar 2023
- 2The Nameless Ace, Fighting on the Frontline: Narcotics Agent X29 Jul 2023
- 3Making Little Wishes Heard: Sasaki Miwa, Child Life Specialist26 Aug 2023
- 4Putting Pride and Passion Into Every Fish: Maeda Naoki, Fish Shop Owner30 Sep 2023
- 5A Traveling Family, Keeping Spring Alive: Fujii Takaharu, Beekeeper28 Oct 2023
- 6Never Wavering on His Path: Yamagishi Masaaki, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon25 Nov 2023
- 7Two Masters of Cinema: Yamada Yoji and Yoshinaga Sayuri30 Dec 2023
Season 2024
- 1A Tiny Universe in the Palm of Your Hand: Honda Tsuneyuki, Toy Developer27 Jan 2024
- 2Making Barriers No Longer Barriers: Ochiai Yoichi, Researcher24 Feb 2024
- 3Connecting the Heart to Hope: Yamamoto Takumi, Reconstructive Supermicrosurgeon27 Apr 2024
- 4Vessels of Unbreakable Spirit: The Professionals of Noto25 May 2024
- 5Stitching Wishes Together, Tailoring Myself: Murakami Rui, Shoe Repair Artisan27 Jul 2024
- 6The Courage to Look at the Unseen Future: Baba Masataka, Architect26 Oct 2024
- 7The Rising Sun of Cancer Treatment: Yasufuku Kazuhiro, Thoracic Surgeon30 Nov 2024
- 8Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan - Aoyama Gosho, Manga Artist28 Dec 2024
Season 2025
- 1Putting Himself Into Every Grain: Seki Tomoharu, Rice Farmer22 Feb 2025
- 2Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Pediatrician31 May 2025
- 3Going Beyond Three Stars: Kobayashi Kei, French Cuisine Chef29 Nov 2025
Season 2026
- 1kensuke ushio: Letting the Music Just Be There31 Jan 2026
- 2From the Kitchen, With Every Family in Her Heart: Kajiwara Masako, Supermarket Deli Dish Director28 Feb 2026
- 3The Man Favored by the Tuna of the Tsugaru Strait: Kikuchi Takeichi, Tuna Fisherman30 May 2026
- 4A Life of Ramen and Taking the Long Road: Mori Toshiaki, Ramen Shop Owner25 Jul 2026