Japan's throwaway children
In a country that frowns upon foster care, 33,000 children from abusive homes are growing up in state institutions.
More from 2014
Episode 1
Japan: The next wave
We investigate the long-term effects of the 2011 tsunami, including a potential cancer threat for Fukushima's children.
Episode 2
Tin Trouble
"Indonesia is the world’s biggest tin exporter but for poverty stricken miners, the costs are deadly. "
Episode 3
Cry of the Tiger
Neglected and mistreated, endangered animals are dying inside Indonesia's disease-ridden Surabaya Zoo.
Episode 4
Philippines: Stray Bullets
We venture into the crime-ridden neighbourhoods of the Philippines to examine if a new law can get rid of gun violence.
Episode 5
The Lost Boys
We explore the plight of thousands of children working in the dangerous coal mines of India’s Meghalaya state.
Episode 6
The Dolphin Hunters
We join an annual tribal dolphin hunt in the Solomon Islands and ask whether this ancient practice should be stopped.
