｜Length : 20min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

Terry Lloyd discovers ways his consulting firm can break through the traditional Japanese system of business. By sponsoring seminars on Japanese business customs for foreign businesses and designing English language homepages for Japanese firms, Lloyd builds new links between Japanese and foreign corporations.

｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

Emi Matsui has left her desk job to dive for abalone off Mie Prefecture. The challenges she encounters during the summer from fellow divers and inclement weather as she builds basic survival skills and acceptance from the tight-knit community of veteran female divers mature Emi, giving her a new appreciation of life.

｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

Bungo Hisaka divides his working time between cormorant fishing, which has a 400-year history, and roof tiling. Both these jobs require total commitment year-round, and the 24-year-old will soon have to choose one which will offer the most satisfaction throughout his life. This decision affects not just Bungo, but his family, friends and community.

｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1996 ｜

Takafusa Yamazaki gave up his clerical job for the physically demanding but ultimately more rewarding pursuit of commercial fishing. As we see, Yamazaki has much to learn about his new profession, but he doesn't regret his choice.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

In her role as an animal inspector at Tokyo's Narita International Airport, Hideka Seto must make decisions which affect the lives of both people and animals. A 24-hour, 365-day a year operation, the animal inspector's office exams all types of animals - from livestock to dogs - to ensure the health and safety of other animals and people in Japan.