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Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Episode 15 : Girls' Diary: Life During World War Ⅱ
August. 15,2015
A 197-page diary created during the last days of World War Ⅱ by young girls in a small Japanese town. They documented how life unfolded during the war. At first the battlefields were far away, but gradually the shadow of war crept into their lives. Their diary is a valuable record of how war changed the thoughts and feelings of children at that time. This program offers insight by providing a detailed look at their decades-old diary including interviews of the girls 70 years on.
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Episode 12 : Meiji Jingu Forest: A 100-year Experiment
July. 18,2015
In the heart of Tokyo lies the sacred forest of Meiji Jingu, one of the most visited shrines in Japan. Only a select few know the secret of this restricted forest. The seemingly primeval forest is a man-made creation, a result of a century-old grandiose experiment. For the first time, the outcome of this experiment is revealed and recorded on camera. Strange and wondrous flora and fauna are found. But how has such a rich forest taken root in a metropolis? Join us as we unveil the mystery of Meiji Jingu's sacred forest.
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Episode 10 : Medical Revolution - Halting Dementia
July. 04,2015
In recent years, researchers around the world have reported success with unconventional approaches to fighting dementia. One strategy involves enlisting drugs already in use for things like diabetes and strokes. Caregiving is also evolving to include touch and other tools for reaching the hearts of affected people. Practitioners have found that such methods can ease challenging symptoms, even in advanced cases. On this program, we report on global efforts to keep dementia in check.
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Episode 8 : Medical Revolution: Curing Allergies
May. 02,2015
One out of every 3 people in industrialized countries has some type of allergy to substances including pollen, animals and food. Up to now, experts have been unable to find a cure. But a new approach to treatment holds promise. It makes use of human cells called regulatory T-cells, or Tregs, that play a key role in suppressing allergies. On this program, we explore how Tregs are bringing hope to allergy sufferers.
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Episode 6 : Disaster Big Data: Mapping a Safer World
April. 18,2015
4 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Many people lost their lives due to delayed delivery of relief supplies. We must learn how to survive after such catastrophes. Utilizing big data, the program looks into the problems that can arise following a disaster and creates "survival maps" that can lead people to safety.
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Episode 5 : A Historic 3.11 Rescue Operation
April. 05,2015
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Episode 4 : Deadly Warnings for Earthquakes
February. 21,2015
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 exposed the threat of active faults lurking beneath our feet that can generate a city-destroying quake in an instant. Recent studies show that certain kinds of jolts caused by the faults could bring down high-rises. Where will a mega-quake hit next? 20 years after the Hansin-Awaji disaster, scientific surveys across Japan have brought new warnings.
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Episode 3 : "Invisible" Children: Unheard Cries for Help
February. 14,2015
There are children who have disappeared from society. To better understand the situation, we surveyed children's welfare institutions around Japan and discovered the harsh lives that some children endure behind closed doors when their parents cut them off from society. How can we protect these unseen victims? We investigated the stories of these "invisible" children.
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Episode 2 : Meltdown: Overlooked Mass-leakage
January. 31,2015
In March 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant experienced one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Nearly 4 years later, new information continues to surface about the accident. Recently acquired data reveals that the situation was deteriorating rather than being contained. For this program, we recreated what was happening on site, based on the accounts of those involved, and investigate what caused the massive leakage of radioactive materials.
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Episode 1 : Big Data Revolution in Healthcare
January. 10,2015
The world of healthcare is currently undergoing a revolutionary transformation using a huge collection of information known as "Big Data". A hospital in Japan halved a length of stays for cancer patients by analyzing 170,000 components of data from blood pressure, food intake and even the number of restroom visits. Furthermore, it's becoming possible to more accurately predict the onset of diseases by utilizing big data analytics. Learn how big data is transforming the front line of healthcare.
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