The documentary originally aired two years ago will be rebroadcast.

Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, 7 February 2026, 23:00–23:30

BS Asahi, Jibunryu – Seekers of Knowledge

The programme follows Ayana Misawa, fifth-generation winemaker of Chuo Budoshu, a winery with a heritage spanning over a century. Working with Japan’s indigenous Koshu grape variety, she made history as the first Japanese winemaker to receive a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards—an accolade she has gone on to secure for six consecutive years. The documentary highlights her studies in Bordeaux, her international experience, and her unwavering dedication to crafting world-class wines from locally grown grapes. (Source: programme website)

Programme website:  https://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/jibunryu/