｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2003 ｜

We remember, in our childhood, we were fascinated with the unexpected beauty we find the moment we looked into the kaleidoscopes. Today, kaleidoscopes are recognized as an art from in many countries, and particularly in the United States, they are often used for medical instruments for healing people. Koji Yamami, a professional kaleidoscope maker, won the Grand Prix at the kaleidoscope convention held in the US in 2001.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2003 ｜

Takenobu Tanino is a papermaker with 50 years' experience, living in Najio Village, Western Japan, Hyogo prefecture. The materials he uses for papermaking are the bark of 'Ganpi tree' and the rock dust. Tanino's paper is used for restoration of 'fusuma' Japanese sliding paper doors in Nijo Castle in Kyoto that is registered as a National Treasure. Today Tanino is the only person who can do all the process of this traditional method properly.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2002 ｜

The elevators, with the height of 279 meters, ascend to the 69th floor observation deck in 40 seconds. With the increase in the number of super high-rise buildings, manufacturers have indulged in cutthroat competition to develop state-of-the-art technology for safe, comfortable and high-speed elevators. To turn such new technological innovations into a reality, a group of world's top-level experts are applying their skills to the fullest in installing elevators.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 2002 ｜

The largest number of cars is shipped through the port of Tahara, located in Aichi Prefecture, in Japan,a leading car manufacturer. There are special drivers who move a number of cars to car-transport vessels with remarkable teamwork. They can park cars inside the vessel, while maintaining a 30 centimeter space between them, and a 10 centimeter space on both sides of the car. Car-transport vessels usually anchor at the port only a few days. Drivers must load a total of 4000 cars in 2 days into a vessel, with a 12-storey structure.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 1998 ｜

As technology has advanced, many firms have had to adjust by developing new products. One such company in Kyoto has switched from the manufacture of metal molds for automobile parts to high-precision molds for integrated circuits. Mr. Ebata's job is "mirror polishing," and he employs a wide range of tools, including willow wood and bamboo skewers. His skills in precision processing are essential, and it's just one example of how skills from an earlier era are now being employed in new, cutting-edge technology.