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.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan
Episode 3x10; Aug 27, 2025
Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 3x10: Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan | Aug 27, 2025 | |
| 3x09: Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine | Aug 12, 2025 | |
| 3x08: Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko | Aug 5, 2025 |