In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing Japan.
Face To Face (Season 10)
Junko Koshino: Encounters Inspire Creativity (Episode 1)
Air date: 2024-01-28
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
Namae Shinobu: People, Nature, and Gastronomy (Episode 2)
Air date: 2024-02-25
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
MIKIKO: Creating Magic with Dance (Episode 3)
Air date: 2024-03-19
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
Daisuke Takahashi: Trailblazing an Icy Horizon (Episode 4)
Air date: 2024-05-25
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
Sato Yusuke: Reviving Brewing Methods, Reviving Communities (Episode 5)
Air date: 2024-08-09
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
Hiroshi Naito: Transforming Shibuya for the Future (Episode 6)
Air date: 2024-09-27
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
