TOKYO EYE 2020 - Season 8 / Year 2022
Season 8 / Year 2022
Episodes
Tokyo SDGs: Upcycling Fun
Upcycling means adding new value to objects that have been thrown away or gone unused. This time, we take a look at the upcycling scene in Tokyo, where local residents, corporations, students and others are spreading some unique upcycling ideas.
Tokyo SDGs: Maintaining Tokyo's Water Supply
Clean and safe water -- it's a necessity of life. Amidst growing global concerns about water supply, Tokyo is looking for ways to keep the tap flowing. From water purification, to protecting natural water sources, even spring water in the capital: We'll delve into the depths of Tokyo's water supply.
From At-Risk to Sustainable: The Challenge of Toshima City
Toshima City: one of Tokyo's special wards. Toshima once declared that it was at risk of disappearing. But in just 5 years, it's undergone a dramatic transformation. And it's now a model city for sustainable development. Let's learn more about this remarkable change.
Tokyo SDGs: A Renaissance in Tokyo Food Culture
Traditional Tokyo cuisine that's healthy and sustainable. What lessons about food can we learn from our ancestors? And later, a Buddhist monk that teaches using food. We'll look at sustainability from a unique perspective.
The Cat Lovers of Tokyo
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. But more cats can also lead to more abandoned animals. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they are being protected.
Making a Comeback: Tokyo Shopping Streets
Tokyo's traditional shopping streets: large chains and internet shopping have affected their business, but the pandemic has brought in new attention. This time, we'll discover the ways shopping streets are becoming relevant all over again.
Ever-Evolving Tokyo
Since it premiered in October 2006, Tokyo Eye 2020 has tracked Tokyo and its ever-evolving form. This March, the program will come to an end. This time, in a two-part special, we look back on how Tokyo has changed over the years, becoming an even more attractive city for those both in and outside Japan. In part 1, we focus on Tokyo as trendsetter, always at the forefront of the latest world movements.
Tokyo: Where Tradition Meets Change
Tokyo: A city where the culture of old Edo lives on. What lessons about today can we learn from the old traditions? On this final episode, we take a look at the enduring traditions of ever-changing Tokyo.
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