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Season 12 · 4 episodes · Feb 21, 2026

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    Episode 1

    Hiromi: Sailing the Sea of Music

    Feb 21, 2026

    Captivating audiences around the world, Hiromi is one of Japan's leading pianists. Exclusive backstage footage and a special performance reveal her musical world and the challenges behind it.

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    Episode 2

    Yoshioka Sarasa: Preserving Japan's Ancient Colors

    Mar 21, 2026

    Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.

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    Episode 3

    Iwaoka Yoji: Preserving Ramen Culture

    Jun 17, 2026

    Iwaoka Yoji brought together Japan's diverse ramen traditions by creating the world's first ramen-themed amusement park.He explores how this dish became one of Japan's most enduring cultural icons.

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    Episode 4

    Isogai Naotaka: Orchestrating the Night Sky

    Sep 27, 2026

    Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.