Season 2
10 episodes · 2026
11/100: Men Who Took Parental Leave
Only one in seven fathers take parental leave in Japan, mostly only for under two weeks. This episode follows a man who took a full year off to raise two children, revealing a slice of modern Japan.
21/25: Men Who Wear Makeup Daily
In Japan, one in 25 men now wear makeup daily. This episode follows a web designer in his 30s whose makeup journey began from wanting to hide skin damage, but led to deeper personal changes.
31/23: Sleep Disorder Among Youth
Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder is common among youth, causes extremely late sleep and wake times disrupting work or school life. We meet young sufferers who seek more flexible lifestyles.
41/23: Multi-Location Living
One in 23 people in Japan practice multi-location living. We follow a woman who works as a graphic designer in Tokyo and runs a café in Yamanashi. What joys has she found through this lifestyle?
51/85: Sign Language Interpreters
There is only one certified sign language interpreter for every 85 people with hearing / speech disabilities. But tough exams and low pay means newcomers are few, yet vital for the deaf community.
61/17: Young Carers
One in 17 students in Japan are Young Carers: children or youth under 30 who provide excessive family care. This episode follows two young carers and shares life lessons from their stories.
71/1800: Stranded On Mountains
A hike can turn unsafe very quickly. In 2023, Japan saw a record high of 2,761 mountain accidents. We follow a veteran hiker lost and injured for six days, revealing how he ultimately survived.
81/19: Elderly People Living Alone
In Japan 6.7 million or one in 19 seniors aged 65+ live alone. In a remote village, the only grocery shop supports the elderly living alone. We find out why one widowed woman is happiest now.
91/27: Pupils Not Attending School
In 2023, one in 27 children in Japan was not attending school, a record high. But children at one free school enjoy themselves. Seeing them thrive reminds adults to see matters from a child's view.
101/5: Oshi-Katsu (Fan Activities)
Oshi-Katsu is the fan support of idols / characters through real and social means, which one in five Japanese adults take part in. We explore how this zealous fandom gives life purpose to one woman.
