Face To Face (2015)
In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing Japan.
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Episode 1 - Junko Koshino: Encounters Inspire Creativity
Release Date: 2024-01-28Designer Junko Koshino has astonished Japan's fashion scene for over 60 years with her out-of-the-box creations. We learn what continues to spur Koshino's passion for design.
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Episode 2 - Namae Shinobu: People, Nature, and Gastronomy
Release Date: 2024-02-25Namae Shinobu, a chef of French cuisine, works to promote sustainability in gastronomy and more. We accompany him to Amami Oshima to learn more about his passion for food and the environment.
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Episode 3 - MIKIKO: Creating Magic with Dance
Release Date: 2024-03-19Our guest is MIKIKO, a choreographer and director who works with popular groups like Perfume and BABYMETAL. She combines dance with futuristic technology to create soul-stirring performances.
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Episode 4 - Daisuke Takahashi: Trailblazing an Icy Horizon
Release Date: 2024-05-25In 2010, Daisuke Takahashi became the first Japanese male figure skater to win an Olympic medal. After retiring at age 37, he's now in the midst of producing a one-of-a-kind ice show from scratch.
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Episode 5 - Sato Yusuke: Reviving Brewing Methods, Reviving Communities
Release Date: 2024-08-09Sato Yusuke leads a sake brewery in Akita Prefecture. By focusing on traditional brewing methods, he's sparked a new era in sake brewing and revitalized the local area. He talks about the industry's future.
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Episode 6 - Hiroshi Naito: Transforming Shibuya for the Future
Release Date: 2024-09-27The bustling district of Shibuya in Tokyo is undergoing a transformation as part of a massive redevelopment project led by architect Hiroshi Naito. He shares a glimpse into the area's future.