The art of traditional Japanese thatched roofs is facing a decline, as the skills to maintain and pass them down are dwindling. However, one individual is breathing new life into this ancient craft, teaching young people and finding innovative ways to preserve this cultural heritage.
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Aired: Mar 22, 2023Usui Fumio, a renowned prosthetist, has spent decades developing sporting lim...
2. Kyoto Foraging Master - Nakahigashi Hisato
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3. Rope Rescue Expert - Hayashida Akihiro
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4. Children's Hospice Founder - Tagawa Hisato
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5. Vegan Washoku Chef - Kusumoto Katsumi
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6. Japanese Cheese Trailblazer - Shibata Chiyo
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7. Master Gardener - Kitayama Yasuo
Aired: Jul 26, 2023The next episode follows Kitayama Yasuo, a 74-year-old master gardener, as he...
8. Helicopter Physician - Tsugita Nobuyuki
Aired: Aug 30, 2023Tsugita Nobuyuki, an airborne physician, provides crucial medical services to...
9. Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi
Aired: Sep 27, 2023The Tabata family, renowned producers of Kyo-yuzen dyed textiles from Kyoto, ...
10. Thatching Innovator - Sagara Ikuya
Aired: Nov 15, 2023The art of traditional Japanese thatched roofs is facing a decline, as the sk...
11. Pioneering Neurosurgeon - Kato Yoko
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