Modern Living
- Grand jete
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グラン・ジュテ ～私が跳んだ日～ [NHK]
In ballet terminology, grand jeté is a broad and high leap. This series features modern Japanese women thriving in various fields, and reveals in their own words the secrets of how they survived slumps, overcame unexpected obstacles and took a leap forward.
Japanese Paper Interior Installation Artist
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グラン・ジュテ ～私が跳んだ日～ ｜ 和紙造形作家 [NHK]
｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 2010 ｜
Eriko Horiki is a contemporary artist who creates interior installation art -- some up to 28 meters wide -- from Japanese paper called washi. Vexed at first by the incomprehension of those around her of her works, which seemed to challenge common sense, she managed to overcome her discouragement. In this program Horiki offers her secrets for taking a "new leap" in life.
Video Game Company President
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グラン・ジュテ ～私が跳んだ日～ ｜ ゲームソフト会社社長 [NHK]
｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2010 ｜
Fascinated with computer games when she was a part-time worker, Chikako Yamakura is now president of a leading video game company that has produced a string of hit games. With her unique management style, Yamakura has faced many challenging tests as she has steadily built up her company.
Komon Kimono Dyer
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グラン・ジュテ ～私が跳んだ日～ ｜ 東京染小紋 [NHK]
｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2010 ｜
In Japan, there is a type of kimono that has been around for centuries which is characterized by a small pattern scattered throughout the entire garment. This episode introduces a woman who, after graduating from university became fascinated with this traditional fabric and entered the predominantly male world of Tokyo-some-komon.
