About this season
In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing Japan.
Episodes (6)
1. Junko Koshino: Encounters Inspire Creativity
Aired 28 January 2024 • 28 min
Designer 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.
2. Namae Shinobu: People, Nature, and Gastronomy
Aired 25 February 2024 • 28 min
Namae 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.
3. MIKIKO: Creating Magic with Dance
Aired 19 March 2024 • 28 min
Our 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.
4. Daisuke Takahashi: Trailblazing an Icy Horizon
Aired 25 May 2024 • 28 min
In 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.
5. Sato Yusuke: Reviving Brewing Methods, Reviving Communities
Aired 9 August 2024 • 28 min
Sato 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.
6. Hiroshi Naito: Transforming Shibuya for the Future
Aired 27 September 2024 • 28 min
The 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.