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Jakuchu: Brilliance Beyond 300 Years (3’30”)
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Early Modern Japanese Painter, Ito Jakuchu, whose works continue to fascinate people to this day. His colorful expressions and elaborate depictions have received acclaim not just in Japan, but overseas as well, and have had a strong influence on the digital art of present-day Japan. We discover the timeless and fantastic world of Ito Jakuchu..

Wrapping: A Gift from the Heart (3’35”)
“Wrapping” is an expression of consideration and hospitality towards others that the Japanese people have carried out from long ago. The “wrapping” techniques rooted in this culture of hospitality are evolving in various fields now. At shops, products are swiftly and beautifully wrapped, and wholeheartedly presented to customers. There are also environment-friendly cardboard boxes specially designed to transport items rapidly, safely and securely. Through such products, we explore the technologies as well as the Japanese sensibilities behind this tradition.

UMAMI: A Taste from Japan (4’12”)
“Washoku” has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is becoming widely recognized by people around the world. One of the most important aspects of washoku is the main element of dashi (soup stock) – “umami”. Umami was first discovered by a Japanese person and since then, is becoming accepted as a universal term in the culinary world. Umami is said to enhance the flavor of any dish. Through the efforts of people promoting umami overseas, and actually incorporating it in Western cooking, such as French cuisine, we introduce the delights of this now international taste.

Flood Control from Underground (3’48”)
In the suburbs of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, a massive facility spreads out deep underground. Inside is a vast area with shafts big enough to fit the Space Shuttle and tunnels 10 meters in diameter. Called the “Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel”, it is designed to protect Tokyo from flooding caused by heavy rains and typhoons. The sophisticated drilling techniques of Japan to build this huge structure have also been adopted overseas and are playing a role in protecting the lives and livelihoods of people in flood-prone countries.