｜Length : 46min. ｜Year : 2006 ｜

Almost forty years have passed since the Asahiyama Zoo opened as Japan's northernmost zoo. Although the zoo was once on the verge of closure, it has made a comeback as "Japan's most lively zoo," now one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist spots. The secret of the zoo's popularity is in the way of displaying the animals, a method called "exhibiting natural animal behavior," completely different from the common practice of most existing zoos. To explain the attraction of Asahiyama Zoo, this program highlights Vice Director Gen Bando, who proposed novel ideas for bringing out animals' innate abilities, and Director Masao Kosuge, who appreciates the natural richness of animals on the earth.

｜Length : 25min. ｜Year : 2005 ｜

Teenage calligraphers energetically write out the lyrics of a Japanese pop song, using a 1-meter long brush on a huge 4-meter by 10-meter sheet of paper. This unique "calligraphy demonstration"is performed by Mishima High School calligraphy club members who won 1st prize in the 2003 National Calligraphy Competition. Calligraphy is not just a written form of communication but an ancient art reflecting the profound history and philosophy of the Orient. The girls' performance completely transforms the traditional perception of calligraphy, from a tranquil and reserved custom to a colorful and dynamic art from.

｜Length : 51min. ｜Year : 2005 ｜

Trucks are compared to the blood of the economy. Transporting goods by truck comprises 90 percent of the whole distribution of goods in Japan.
Business and consumers require the truck industry to transfer goods more quickly at lower costs. To meet the demand, the industry is seeking to achieve a thoroughly efficient operation.This programme reflects modern society which demands speed and efficiency while losing something precious. This is the record of today's truck drivers and the ruthless days of their lives.

｜Length : 15min. ｜Year : 2004 ｜

We can't live without various kinds of information. Particularly, the weather report is important since it greatly affects our daily living. This episode reports those who prepare weather reports and those who use these reports, which also explains how our lives are related using various kinds of information today.

｜Length : 15min. ｜Year : 2004 ｜

There are many electric products around us. Home appliance manufacturers are working hard day and night in order to make a product which is easy to use and appreciated by consumers. This episode is detailed report of a home appliance development team as the team sends a new product to the market.