Works by Living National Treasures can be seen in museums and exhibitions. Opportunities to hear these artists speak directly with one another about their practice, however, are far less common.<\/p>\n
Beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026, BS Asahi will broadcast the four-part documentary series Ningen Kokuh\u014d \u00d7 Ningen Kokuh\u014d<\/i><\/b>\u2014translated here as \u201cLiving National Treasure \u00d7 Living National Treasure\u201d<\/b>\u2014on four consecutive Wednesdays. Each 30-minute episode airs from 11:30 p.m. to midnight JST.<\/p>\n
The series brings together eight individually recognized holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties in four pairings. Their fields span maki-e lacquer decoration, overglaze-enamel porcelain, indigo stencil dyeing, woodwork, metal hammering, lacquer coating and underglaze decoration.<\/p>\n
ARTerrace states that it provided comprehensive support for the program\u2019s planning, production and filming. Its initiatives in the field of traditional craft are also scheduled to be featured in each episode.<\/p>\n
This guide covers the broadcast schedule and featured artists, while also considering a broader question: what becomes visible when masters of different materials and techniques enter into conversation? Disclosure: This article was independently structured and written by the Kogei Japonica editorial team based on information provided by ARTerrace.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\n(Reference: Ningen Kokuh\u014d \u00d7 Ningen Kokuh\u014d<\/i>\uff5cBS Asahi<\/a>)
\n(Reference: BS Asahi Documentary Ningen Kokuh\u014d \u00d7 Ningen Kokuh\u014d<\/i>\uff5cARTerrace<\/a>)<\/p>\n