On October 5 (Sunday), NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as “NOK”) and TV-U Fukushima Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishichuo, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture; President: Masashi Nakao; hereinafter referred to as “TUF”) will begin airing the fourth installment of the mini-program “NOK presents Dream Journey — A Journey That Weaves Dreams”. The program supports young people pursuing their dreams through various forms of manufacturing (“monozukuri”) and will be broadcast in 24 episodes on BS-TBS, TV-U Fukushima (Fukushima Prefecture), and KKT Kumamoto Kenmin Television (Kumamoto Prefecture).

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In this fourth series, the program will introduce initiatives from science and engineering students at eight universities and technical colleges across Japan — from Tohoku in the north to Kyushu in the south — who are tackling social challenges through the power of manufacturing. In the latter part of each episode, an informational segment will spotlight four NOK Group locations: the Kita-Ibaraki Plant, Unimatec Corporation, Nihonmatsu NOK Corporation, and MEK-J Corporation, showcasing employees who are advancing safety and comfort worldwide through manufacturing.
In addition to being broadcast on television, the program will also be available on the official Dream Journey — A Journey That Weaves Dreams YouTube channel. 

Program Overview

Overview:
The program spotlights young innovators tackling social challenges in areas such as the environment, resource sustainability, and wellness as they work toward a safer, more comfortable, and more convenient future. Through their curiosity, perseverance, and approach to problem-solving, the series highlights the spirit of Japan’s world-renowned technology and manufacturing. Featuring science and engineering students from eight universities and technical colleges across Japan, from Tohoku to Kyushu, the program explores how these young researchers are addressing real-world issues through studies and projects in areas such as robotics, mobility, and healthcare.

Featured Schools and Research Teams (in broadcast order):
Techno Academy Hama, Fukushima Prefecture (Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Nihon University College of Engineering, Concrete Engineering Laboratory (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Ibaraki University, Mori Laboratory (Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Iwate University, Sasaki Laboratory (Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture)
University of Tsukuba, Ebara Laboratory (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Yamagata University, Tadakuma Laboratory (Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Kyushu University, Inoue Laboratory (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Kamiyama Marugoto College of Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship - Hanabi (Myozai　District, Tokushima Prefecture)

Broadcast Information:
• Period: October 5 (Sun) - December 6 (Sat), 2025
• Networks: BS-TBS, TV-U Fukushima (TUF), KKT Kumamoto Kenmin Television
• Episodes: 24 episodes across the above networks
• Format: 3 minutes 30 seconds per episode (Main program: 2 min 30 sec / Infomercial: 1 min)
• Narration: Gyuu Watanabe

Official TUF Program Website:
https://www.tuf.co.jp/general?id=128 (Japanese only)

Official YouTube Channel:
Past episodes of “NOK presents Dream Journey - A Journey That Weaves Dreams” are available on the program’s official YouTube channel. New episodes from this series will also be uploaded as they air.
https://www.youtube.com/@Official_YouTube_AdminNOKGroup

Featured Schools, Broadcast Details and Schedule

Note: Broadcast content and dates are subject to change.

About the Infomercial Segment

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This season features four NOK Group locations making their program debut, with four employees representing the design, manufacturing technology, production, and development departments. As part of the NOK Group’s global commitment to “Essential Core Manufacturing — The manufacture of pivotal products that shape society,” the segment introduces employees engaged in diverse fields of manufacturing and the dreams that drive their work.

NOK Kitaibaraki Plant (Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Shunpei Takamatsu, Product Design&Development Section, Design Department, Plastics & Polyurethane Business Unit, (Sealing Solution)
This site manufactures products such as traffic safety components and polyurethane elastomer belts used in factory equipment. Takamatsu is currently developing new products using a specially formulated plastic material with unique heat-dissipation properties, distinct from conventional products, as he works to create components that customers can truly trust as “NOK quality.”

UNIMATEC CO., LTD. (Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Yuria Yano, Elastomer Application Development Section, Elastomer Engineering Department
This site conducts research and development in organic and polymer chemistry and manufactures specialty synthetic rubber and chemical products. Yano is engaged in compound formulation design, combining raw materials with additives and other components to create new properties and functions, and is driving the development of next-generation materials that exceed market expectations.

Nihonmatsu NOK Corporation (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Mana Ouchi, Large Oil Seal Section, Large-size Products Manufacturing Department
This plant produces oil seals, one of NOK’s core product lines. Ouchi handles lathe machining and quality inspection of large oil seals exceeding 30 centimeters in diameter, contributing to stable production through process efficiency and quality improvement initiatives.

MEK-J Corporation (Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Kazuki Kubo, Lamination Section, Front-end Production Department
As the only domestic NOK Group site that manufactures flexible printed circuits (FPC), this plant plays a vital role in producing essential components for advanced electronic devices. Kubo is responsible for scheduling and quality management in the coverfilm lamination process, ensuring consistent quality and safety while supporting the stable production of FPC essential for advanced electronic devices.