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Amid Japans escalating floods, Wajimas resilience shines through human stories and innovations like Mr Waterstopper. From Sasakis airboat to rebuilding efforts, this episode highlights the spirit and ingenuity to safeguard lives and livelihoods.

Take a peek into a famed Japanese shoemakers workshop who creates shoe sculptures. Visit Seongsudong, a hidden gem in Seouls neighbourhood and discover a record lovers vinyl collection.

Food technologist Samantha Liew volunteers for Back Alley Barbers to serve migrant workers while awardwinning photographer Edwin Koo runs a community project taking portraits of the elderly.

The PLA is the largest army in the world with over 2 million soldiers. It also has the biggest number of warships. What other strides has it made in its modernization efforts?

Raised and trained in the US, Professor A Vathsala is an outspoken advocate of transplantation who played a part in why Singapores kidney transplant patients enjoy some of the most successful outcomes in the world.

While a medical device company creates a 3D printed implant for a young man struggling with a concave chest, a doctor uses 3D printing to visualise and strategise for an upcoming complex surgery.

Some of the Maker Movements most brilliant minds come together to redesign reality and reimagine our world.

Experience the charm of a fishing village in Kyoto, discover how French artisans are putting the fan back into the hands of women and how the mens kimono is making a comeback as everyday wear.

Survivors of the 2004 Tsunami in Indonesia share stories of loss and resilience and how they worked with friends from across the globe to rebuild lives and communities shattered by the deadly disaster.