Face To Face

Miso and other fermented foods are key to Japanese cuisine, a favorite of health-conscious foodies the world over. But increasing food diversity has led to a 40% decline in miso consumption over the last 20 years. This has prompted Hiraku Ogura, a self-proclaimed "fermentation designer," to produce animation and songs about microbial action, hold miso-making workshops, and showcase regional foods to explore the link between fermentation and Japanese culture. Join us for more on Face To Face.

All Episodes - Season 5

Episode 1

Yodogawa Technique: Infusing Life Into Trash

Episode 2

Masako Toyota: Turning Narrow Hilly Streets into an Asset

Episode 3

Hiraku Ogura: Listening to the Voices of Microorganisms

Episode 4

Yoko Tawada: The Fascination of Exophonic Literature

Episode 5

Yusuke Murakami: The Key to Living Harmoniously in Extreme Environments

Episode 6

Kuniaki Kuroki: A Glass Magician

Episode 7

Josh Grisdale: A Wheelchair User's Insight into Japanese Hospitality

Episode 8

Toshiyuki Inoko: Changing Perspectives with Digital Art

Episode 9

Doshin Hiroki: Martial Arts, a New Way of Therapy

Episode 10

Miyako Ishiuchi: Documenting the Vestiges of Time