Is Face to Face coming back?
Face to Face (2015–present) on NHK World
The answer: Between seasons — last episode March 21, 2026, no return date announced yet.
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About Face to Face
Face to Face is currently on a break between seasons on NHK World; the most recent episode aired on March 21, 2026. No new episodes have been scheduled at this time.
Face to Face is a monthly talk show that features individuals making a difference in Japanese society today. The show first premiered on April 28, 2015, and has continued to explore diverse topics through interviews and discussions. Hosted by Robert Campbell, an expert in Japanese literature and culture, the series aims to shed light on various social issues and cultural insights in Japan.
The show stars Robert Campbell as the host. Its episodes typically run for 30 minutes.
Face to Face episode schedule
91 aired
Aired · 91
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Yoshioka Sarasa: Preserving Japan's Ancient Colors |
| February 21, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Hiromi: Sailing the Sea of Music |
| October 25, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Okada Junichi : Reviving Samurai Action |
| August 16, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Tomio Koyama: Curating Creativity |
| June 28, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Take Yutaka: Riding Towards Greatness |
| May 31, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Imamura Shogo: Illuminating the Present with Historical Fiction |
| February 7, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Ninagawa Mika: Where Fantasy Meets Reality |
| January 31, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Kawashima Toru: Connection and Tradition in Recovering Noto |
| September 27, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Hiroshi Naito: Transforming Shibuya for the Future |
| August 9, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Sato Yusuke: Reviving Brewing Methods, Reviving Communities |
| May 25, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Daisuke Takahashi: Trailblazing an Icy Horizon |
| March 19, 2024 | S2024·E3 | MIKIKO: Creating Magic with Dance |
| February 25, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Namae Shinobu: People, Nature, and Gastronomy |
| January 29, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Junko Koshino: Encounters Inspire Creativity |
| October 23, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Tsuji Hitonari: A Life Devoted to Exploring Art |
| August 28, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Nakata Hidetoshi: Chasing New Goals |
| May 13, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Miyagino Sho: Hakuho's Next Chapter |
| March 26, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Hasegawa Zaiyu: Conveying Culinary Passion |
| March 19, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Takasago Junji: Life Revealed Through the Lens |
| February 26, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Murata Sayaka: Revealing Truth Through Fantasy |
| January 29, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Shigemoto Hidekichi: Dynamism in Black |
| November 27, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Weaving the Future with Tradition |
| September 25, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Lessons from a Solo Diner |
| July 31, 2022 | S2022·E5 | The Intersection of Nature and Architecture |
| June 26, 2022 | S2022·E4 | A Pianist's Vision for the Future |
| April 24, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine |
| March 27, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Yokai, From Folklore to the Future |
| February 27, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Exploring Boundaries Through Art |
| December 26, 2021 | S2021·E11 | Making Sustainability Sustainable |
| November 28, 2021 | S2021·E10 | Local Wine on the Global Map |
Show 61 earlier episodes
| October 31, 2021 | S2021·E9 | The Vitality of Dance |
| September 26, 2021 | S2021·E8 | Weaving a Sustainable Future |
| August 29, 2021 | S2021·E7 | Living in the Moment Through Manga |
| July 25, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Visualizing an Unseen World |
| June 27, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Inkstones in a Digital Age |
| May 30, 2021 | S2021·E4 | Picture Books Need No Conclusion |
| April 25, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Photographing Family Bonds |
| February 28, 2021 | S2021·E2 | David Atkinson: Preserving Craftsmanship for Posterity |
| January 31, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Okuizumi Kazuya: Lovestruck by Jellyfish |
| November 29, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Matsuda Makoto: The Pioneer of 2.5D Musicals |
| October 25, 2020 | S2020·E9 | Kojima Miyu: Bringing to Life the Final Days of the Forgotten |
| September 27, 2020 | S2020·E8 | Ishii Shinsuke: Sustainable Seafood from a Star Chef |
| August 30, 2020 | S2020·E7 | A Modern-day Alchemist |
| July 26, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Bridging the Fields of Medicine and CG |
| June 28, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Azuma Makoto: Breathing New Life into Flowers |
| April 26, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Yoshihara Yoshindo: The Art of the Japanese Sword |
| March 29, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Soichiro Yamasaki: Helping Kids Protect Themselves |
| February 23, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Kanda Hakuzan: Championing the Art of Kodan |
| January 26, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Nanami Shiono: Bringing History to Life |
| November 24, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Miyako Ishiuchi: Documenting the Vestiges of Time |
| October 27, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Doshin Hiroki: Martial Arts, a New Way of Therapy |
| September 29, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Toshiyuki Inoko: Changing Perspectives with Art |
| July 28, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Josh Grisdale: A Wheelchair User's Insight into Japanese Hospitality |
| June 30, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Kuniaki Kuroki: A Glass Magician |
| May 26, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Yusuke Murakami: The Key to Living Harmoniously in Extreme Environments |
| April 28, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Yoko Tawada: The Fascination of Exophonic Literature |
| March 31, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Hiraku Ogura: Listening to the Voices of Microorganisms |
| February 24, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Masako Toyota: Turning Narrow Hilly Streets into an Asset |
| January 27, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Yodogawa Technique: Infusing Life Into Trash |
| December 30, 2018 | S2018·E12 | Chieko Kuribayashi: Saving Communities One Meal at a Time |
| November 25, 2018 | S2018·E11 | Hitoshi Kuninaka: Never Say No to a Challenge |
| October 28, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Takafumi Tsuruta: Eliminating Borders through Fashion |
| October 21, 2018 | S2018·E9 | Eiichi Saitoh: Resilience and Recovery Come in Pairs |
| August 26, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Eiko Kadono: Weaving Magic with Words |
| July 29, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Yasuji Hirasawa: The Unheard Voices of Leprosy |
| June 24, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Yoshinori Kaneko: Bringing Back from Extinction |
| May 27, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Kiyomi Mikuni: Japanese Cuisine at the Olympics |
| April 29, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Kyoko Fukuchi: The Tsukiji Legacy |
| March 25, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Yachiyo Inoue: Tradition in Full Bloom |
| February 25, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Yasunari Hiraki: Word by Word |
| January 28, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Masahisa Kogure: Serving Both Sides of the Table |
| December 31, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Shoko Kanazawa: Nothing Can Hold Me Back |
| October 28, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Nobuhiko Kizu: Unlocking the Antarctic Time Capsule |
| June 25, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Timothy Clark: Creating a Sea Change |
| March 26, 2017 | S2017·E1 | Dai Tamesue: A Sporting Chance |
| October 30, 2016 | S2016·E8 | Keiko Yoneyama: Uncovering Child Poverty |
| September 9, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Minoru Nakamura: The Future of Tuna |
| August 12, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Fram Kitagawa: The Energy Art Gives |
| July 31, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Yoshiharu Hoshino – Recharging Tourism |
| July 2, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Tomoko Takayanagi: Humanity's Best Friend |
| May 19, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Mika Omori: Making Women Cheer |
| March 29, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Chie Yamano: Saving Japanese Craftsmanship |
| February 22, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Ichikawa Ebizo: Today's Innovation Is Tomorrow's Tradition |
| December 21, 2015 | S2015·E8 | Marie Kondo: A Clean Bill of Life |
| December 1, 2015 | S2015·E7 | Kundo Koyama: Shedding Old Skin |
| October 27, 2015 | S2015·E6 | Kashiwa Sato: Communication Design |
| September 1, 2015 | S2015·E5 | Eiji Mitooka: Trains of Thought |
| July 28, 2015 | S2015·E4 | Ken Endo: Legs to Stand On |
| June 29, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Seiji Fujishiro: Expressing the Joy of Life through Light and Shadow |
| May 25, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Tetsuko Kuroyanagi: The Enduring Power of Television |
| April 28, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Naoki Matayoshi: Creativity Inspired by Human Observation |