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Bound in Heart by Sumo
On this episode, we step into the ring to meet Gantugs Rentsendorj from Mongolia, a coach for the sumo club of a famous high school in Tottori Prefecture. His dream of a professional sumo career cut short by injury, Gan now imparts his passion for the Japanese national sport to young aspiring wrestlers. We join him and his students as they prepare for an upcoming national high-school tournament. We also drop by Nagano Prefecture to visit Bangladeshi Shovon Majumder, an IT engineer who develops innovative solutions.
Aired: May 01, 2023 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Global Media Services
Episodes
01: Fostering the Future of the Countryside02: Hunting with Reverence for Life and Nature03: Hitting the Powdery Backcountry in Safety04: Caring for Patients Like Family05: Life Lessons Learned Through Play06: Preserving the Memories of 3.1107: Bound in Heart by Sumo08: Chin Up! Let's Dance!09: Two-Wheelers Like None Other10: In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan11: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life12: For Little Smiles Beyond the Ocean13: Never Give Up, Your Chance Will Come14: A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream15: Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning16: Glamping Mongolian Style17: Happiness Rests on the Clouds18: Living It Slow in Rural Japan19: A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles20: A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art21: A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood22: A World of Home Flavors in Saitama23: Kayla's Festival of Friendship24: When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One25: Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings26: A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch