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With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
Miyahara Osamu publishes a small newspaper in Kuma Village, western Japan, hit by heavy rains in 2020. We follow him as he encourages disaster-hit villagers in their efforts to rebuild their lives.
Shiomi Hirokazu is one of the few experts in Japan entrusted with tuning pianos for concert halls. Whether tuning for a top pianist or a small child, his aim is to capture the sound in their heart.
Koyama Rie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago. An avid table-tennis player, she now teaches the sport to fellow Parkinson's patients to improve their health and their outlook.
Nishino Masatoshi didn't know what he wanted to do with his life until he learned about horse logging. Now, he's chasing his dream in the forests of Hokkaido with the help of his trusty sidekick, Kap.
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