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Sasuke is one of Japan's most esteemed and legendary blacksmith brands from Sakai City in Osaka. Helmed by master 65-year-old Yasuhiro Hirakawa, his blacksmithing tradition can be traced back 22 generations to when his predecessors crafted guns for Shogun warlords. Today, Sasuke has been crafting bespoke knives and gardening scissors for the past 5 generations since 1867. The most expensive item can fetch up to tens of thousands of dollars. In this film, I document Sasuke as he crafts one of his finest Hanabasami scissors forged from the finest steel in Japan. Originally wanting to become a doctor in his youth, Hirakawa unwittingly took over the family business after his father passed away and is today one of the handful of remaining master blacksmiths. Despite Sasuke's proud tradition, no suitable successor to continue the brand has been discovered yet, and Master Hirakawa will retire in about 5 years' time. Yet, rather risk tarnishing the Sasuke brand he would rather be the last master blacksmith than to pass the mantle to a lesser-skilled generation.

A closer look at how foreign students who struggle to live alone in Singapore, find the meaning of home within themselves and the people around them.

Dementia is an illness which affects the brain and its ability to function. It is likely to occur predominantly in those above 60 years old. As it is not a normal part of ageing, it is important for us to be attentive to the warning signs. Watch the video to learn the symptoms of dementia because identifying them early can help make a positive difference to both the patient and their family members.This is a sponsored content by HPB.

A signifiant voice awoke her from a 12-day comatose.

Skateboarding is still a struggle in Cebu City. Designated areas for skateboarding exist in other places in the Philippines but not in Cebu City. Skateboarders are growing in numbers in the City and the Local Government are not doing anything about it. What is it that the skateboarding community in Cebu and the rest of society can do to have a place for skateboarders in the City they can all home.

A look inside the local professional wrestling scene in the Philippines, presenting the storytelling aspect of what is the polarizing sport of pro-wrestling through the lens of the homegrown promotion’s first female wrestler.[Ask Me Anything] Have questions about the film or production process? Get answers from the filmmaker himself here!

A story of a less privileged boy who started from scavenging grew up to helping children who are less fortunate like him

Living in a country that sees no snowfall, how did Danielle Imperial, captain of the Philippines Women's National Ice Hockey team find her love for ice hockey?

Before embarking on a journey to reality, our parents had to tell us to always be ready and be careful for what is coming before us. “Be wise in making decisions” they say. They prepare us for the future, the future that no one knows how to handle except you and your faith. With our documentary film, we want our audience to feel the hope and courage to conquer their fear.We interviewed three single mothers. Each of them has different stories and experiences to tell us that will give us knowledge about life. This is a story of a woman who is willing to do everything for her family, a woman who is ready to sacrifice anything for her love ones, a woman, who dedicated her entire life just to give the whole world to her children.She’s no stranger to us, because we all know who they are and they are our moms.

Roel Cabato, an artist from Baguio City, creates artwork out of junk and recyclable materials to promote Ifugao culture and environmentalism.

Marlon's Journey (Ang Biyahe Ni Marlon) is a story of hope featuring Marlon Fuentes, an Uber driver with Tourette Syndrome (T.S).

This documentary focuses on two dogs whose roles with their respective owners’ lives transcend being “man’s best friends”.