FRONTRUNNERS — Season 1, Episode 7: Master Gardener - Kitayama Yasuo

Episode synopsis

Kitayama Yasuo is a 74-year-old master gardener. He has created over 70 of Japan's famous gardens, and receives commissions from all over the world. His specialty, the traditional rock garden, involves the careful manipulation of light and shadow. Rocks and pebbles are used to represent water. His final major project is in a city devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. We follow Kitayama as he works hard to create a garden where people can heal, through love for life.

About FRONTRUNNERS

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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• E5Vegan Washoku Chef - Kusumoto Katsumi
• E6Japanese Cheese Trailblazer - Shibata Chiyo
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