Season 3

01 Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke Episode 18th January 2025 Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents. 02 Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos Episode 215th January 2025 Oba Carlos is a social entrepreneur leveraging local Wi-Fi networks to close the gap in access to information and opportunity between urban and rural populations in the African nation of Benin. 03 Robotic Surgery Pioneer - Watanabe Go Episode 329th January 2025 Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient. 04 Takama Takeshi - Environmentalist Episode 45th March 2025 Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi founded an organization on the island of Bali, Indonesia to study climate change and help farmers to adapt its effects. 05 Fish Leather Maker - Noguchi Tomohisa Episode 519th March 2025 Noguchi Tomohisa makes leather from discarded fish skin. We investigate his efforts to utilize waste in the seafood industry, and contribute to sustainability. 06 Tree Surgeon - Goto Mizuho Episode 626th March 2025 In Japan, around 5,200 trees fall each year, causing accidents that can even be fatal. Tree surgeon Goto Mizuho diagnoses and treats them, utilizing innovative technology and techniques. 07 Peace Educator - Sumioka Kenta Episode 730th July 2025 In Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace, through the creativity of youth. 08 Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko Episode 86th August 2025 Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques. 09 Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine Episode 913th August 2025 Fukuoka's summer traditional festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls. We meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation dollmaker fusing this tradition with modern ideas. 10 Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan Episode 1027th August 2025 Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace. 11 Chef - Suzuki Yuko Episode 111st October 2025 Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy. Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus. 12 Reconstructive Surgeon for Microtia - Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi Episode 1222nd October 2025 Children with microtia are born with underdeveloped ears. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 13 Social Entrepreneur - Ishikawa Naohito Episode 1319th November 2025 Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business. 14 Dry Stone Waller: Kaneko Reo Episode 1426th November 2025 Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new stonemasons to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops around the country. 15 Deaf Cyclist: Hayase Kumi Episode 1524th December 2025 Hayase Kumi was the first deaf Japanese to earn a pharmacist's license. She is also a cyclist competing in the Deaflympics - an international sports competition for deaf athletes.