Slice of Life

A driving school near Tokyo run by a Japanese-Brazilian family attracts many students of South American origin. The students take lessons in a mixture of Portuguese and Japanese, and work hard to master the rules of the road as their families cheer them on. For these people living so far from their home countries, a Japanese driver's license could be the key to a better life. We spend a day at the school to hear their stories.

There are nearly 200 actors on the books at Toei Studios Kyoto, a 90-year-old movie studio. Many of them work as extras, doing the thankless job of making stars look good. But a new project has given them the chance to play leading roles for the first time. A young director and some production staff will also enjoy a break from their usual supporting positions. We send our camera behind the scenes to capture their big moment in the spotlight.

For some people, moving is about much more than a change of address. That's the case for CLAY, a popular YouTuber, who reflects on his life and many belongings as he prepares to relocate to a bigger home office. It also holds true for Jumpei Iwamoto, who has just 3 boxes when he moves into a share house for aspiring manga artists. We follow both of them as they take a step closer to their dreams.