Face To Face - Season 12

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.

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.

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.

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.