Barefoot Gen: Bridging the Divide 十冊日本漫畫(廣島原爆及之後的希望......和平)的英譯 (從自願者翻譯頭冊，企鵝版失敗......；堅持，最後賣11萬套)

 

Barefoot Gen: Bridging the Divide

Project X: Unsung Heroes

The true story of how amateur translators brought a manga about the Hiroshima atomic bombing to the US and the world, bridging cultural divides and spreading a message of peace.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001525/

There are many unsung heroes in Japan. These ordinary individuals worked on innovative projects that ended up shaping Japan after the country's economic bubble burst in the 1990s. This documentary series brings to life the passion and courage of those who made history happen.

Project X: Unsung Heroes is an NHK WORLD-JAPAN documentary series that highlights the untold stories and hidden struggles of ordinary people behind Japan's major technological, cultural, and industrial achievements. [1, 2, 3]

Program Overview

Focus: Profiles everyday engineers, creators, and workers who took on massive challenges without being in the spotlight. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Format: 50-minute documentary episodes looking at innovations and defining moments in modern Japanese history (such as the creation of the QR code or international translation efforts for manga). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Where to Watch: Broadcast regularly on NHK WORLD-JAPAN with schedules varying by region. You can check current broadcast times and on-demand clips directly on their official site. [1, 2, 3, 4]

If you are looking for a specific episode or the exact broadcast time for your local time zone, let me know and I can help you find it.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001525/