｜Length : 25min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

Tops: standing straight up, they spin in an orderly manner. Although tops are one of the many old familiar toys children used to play with 50 years ago, they have also been regarded as lucky charms and used in dramatic performances since ancient times. And with their bright colors, some can also be considered works of art that go beyond the realm of toys. They are the result of the finest skills of craftsmen who infuse these precious toys with local flavor and beauty. This episode delves into the fascinating world of tops.

｜Length : 44min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

Hot seasons bring about spates of food poisoning incidents. Bacteria invisible to the naked eye attach and multiply on foods; when consumed in the human body, these bacteria cause serious symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. In this program, the multiplying process of such bacteria is caught on footage utilizing a state-of-the-art camera which is able to capture even the slightest amount of colors. The workings of bacteria such as o-157, which has the ability to withstand gastric acid, and the heat-resistant bacillus cereus, are also investigated.

｜Length : 43min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

The attraction of Japanese period films lies in the elegance and dynamism of its sword fighting scenes. From the realistic bits that make people look as though they're actually being cut, to the breathtaking beauty and intensity seen in the split-second execution of skills...
How do these scenes -- that continue to intrigue us -- come to life?
The stage combat master is the choreographer and director of sword fighting scenes. By utilizing a state-of-the-art camera, we close in on the ultimate skills that the stage combat master brings to life through his infinite wisdom and discipline.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

De son hélice dépend la propulsion de tout navire. Des hélices énormes sont fabriquées en faisant appel à des équipements de polissage ultramodernes. Pourtant, seule l'adresse de tourneurs expérimentés parvient à donner à ces pièces géantes la finition exigée de l'ordre du milième de millimètre.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2009 ｜

Les fibres synthétiques sont fabriquées par extrusion d'une solution à base de pétrole par les orifices minuscules d'une filière. De la forme des orifices dépendent les qualités de chaque fibre. Or, quelque cent mille trous d'à peine 30 microns doivent être pratiqués dans les filières en question. Si le perçage des orifices s'accomplit à la main, la fabrication des outils nécessaires à ce travail est, elle aussi, l'oeuvre de maîtres-artisans d'aujourd'hui.