Aired: 2/17/2026
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.
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.
Aired: 2/18/2026
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.
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?
Aired: 2/19/2026
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.
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.
Aired: 2/23/2026
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.
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.
Aired: 2/24/2026
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.
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.
