Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays
(15 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Bamboo Lights the Way
Episode 2025-09-28; Sep 28, 2025
Forester Omura Daisuke transforms harmful overgrown bamboo in the mountains of Japan into distinctive lights. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance he seeks ways for bamboo and humans to coexist.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28: Bamboo Lights the Way | Sep 28, 2025 | |
| 2025-08-31: Pineapple Power | Aug 31, 2025 | |
| 2025-06-29: Sails Unfurled Again | Jun 29, 2025 |