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Season 4, Episode 19: A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles
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On this episode, we visit the workshop of Habib ur Rahman, a craftsman from Pakistan who designs and builds power wheelchairs in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Believing that a wheelchair can change one's life, he custom-makes all his creations to fit each user's needs. We follow Habib as he designs a new wheelchair for a teenager suffering from a muscular disease. We also meet Chinese-born Xia Siya, who works for a children's education support program set up by Yubari City in Hokkaido Prefecture.
All Episodes - Season 4
Episode 1
Fostering the Future of the Countryside
Episode 2
Hunting with Reverence for Life and Nature
Episode 3
Hitting the Powdery Backcountry in Safety
Episode 4
Caring for Patients Like Family
Episode 5
Life Lessons Learned Through Play
Episode 6
Preserving the Memories of 3.11
Episode 7
Bound in Heart by Sumo
Episode 8
Chin Up! Let's Dance!
Episode 9
Two-Wheelers Like None Other
Episode 10
In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan
Episode 11
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life
Episode 12
For Little Smiles Beyond the Ocean
Episode 13
Never Give Up, Your Chance Will Come
Episode 14
A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream
Episode 15
Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning
Episode 16
Glamping Mongolian Style
Episode 17
Happiness Rests on the Clouds
Episode 18
Living It Slow in Rural Japan
Episode 19
A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles
Episode 20
A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art
Episode 21
A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood
Episode 22
A World of Home Flavors in Saitama
Episode 23
Kayla's Festival of Friendship
Episode 24
When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One
Episode 25
Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings
Episode 26
A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch