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EP1 Master Salt Maker - Sato Kyojiro Jan 31, 2024

Meet salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labor-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

EP2 Medical Interpreting Pioneer - Minamitani Kaori Feb 28, 2024

Follow Dr. Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical center in Osaka Prefecture that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.

EP3 Poet & NPO Founder - Ueda Kanayo Mar 20, 2024

Meet Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual laborers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.

EP4 Snow Country Chef - Kuwakino Keiko Apr 24, 2024

Globally-renowned chef Kuwakino Keiko uses a new take on traditional methods to showcase the culture, climate and produce of Minami-Uonuma, one of the snowiest places in Japan.

EP5 Supporting Street Children - Watanabe Hiroki May 01, 2024

Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

EP6 Orthopedic Shoe Meister - Nakai Yosuke May 29, 2024

Meet Nakai Yosuke, a qualified prosthetist and German-certified orthopedic shoe "meister" leveraging his skills to help Japanese seniors maintain their mobility and independence well into old age.

EP7 Cricket Food Producer - Ashikari Seiya Jun 19, 2024

Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis. He works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green, sustainable production methods.

EP8 Ainu Cultural Advocate - Monbetsu Atsushi Jun 26, 2024

Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido Prefecture's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices including bowhunting and forest management.

EP9 Accessibility NPO Founder - Oda Yuriko Aug 14, 2024

Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app and other activities, she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.

EP10 Coconut Entrepreneur Tackling Poverty - Mizui Yu Aug 21, 2024

Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts—he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What products will he develop next?

EP11 Nebuta Artist - Kitamura Asako Sep 25, 2024

Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.

EP12 International Mountain Medic - Oshiro Kazue Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Oshiro Kazue is a skilled mountain medic, dedicated to promoting awareness of alpine safety, and even spending her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of the iconic Mt. Fuji.

EP13 Drone Entrepreneur - Kawanoue Kazufumi Nov 20, 2024

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, heavy traffic hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions. Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones, and build out a new aerial infrastructure.

5.5| 0h30m| NR| en| More Info

Released: 22 March 2023 Returning Series

Producted By: NHK

Country: Japan

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Official Website: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/frontrunners

Synopsis

FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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