Fuji TV Content 'TimeTrip Gunkanjima,' Co-produced by Fuji Nextera Lab, Wins Silver at Germany's World Media Festivals!
Fuji Nextera Lab's co-produced Fuji TV content 'TimeTrip Gunkanjima' won a Silver Award in the Documentary (History/Biography) category at the World Media Festivals 2026 in Germany. The work, which utilized AI technology and the 'Jimakun' translation subtitling tool, was highly praised for its portrayal of Gunkanjima's history and present.
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The final results of Germany's international film festival, 'World Media Festivals 2026,' were announced late at night on May 7th Japan time. Fuji Television's content 'TimeTrip Gunkanjima - Collapsing Heritage and Showa Scenery -,' co-produced by Fuji Nextera Lab Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Osamu Yoshimoto; hereinafter 'FNL'), received a Silver Award in the Documentary (History/Biography) category.
'TimeTrip Gunkanjima - Collapsing Heritage and Showa Scenery -' is content that was broadcast on Fuji TV terrestrial in November 2025. It was newly produced based on archive footage shot 10 years ago and newly filmed footage of the current Gunkanjima, incorporating the latest visuals and information. It reviews the history and culture of Gunkanjima with treasured footage and includes direction such as adding movement to old photographs using AI. Tamao Ito of FNL served as the video director, and FNL's translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun' (developed by Daisuke Nagai of FNL) was utilized to support the production of English subtitles and English narration.
■ What is 'World Media Festivals'?
It is an international film competition founded in 2000 by the German film distributor Intermedia. It is Europe's largest video competition, where works of high quality in various genres, including TV programs, advertisements, and web content, compete. In 2026, there were 803 entries from 34 countries. The results of the final selection were announced late at night on the 7th Japan time on the official website of the award, which is headquartered in Germany.
■ Comments
Video Director of 'TimeTrip Gunkanjima,' Tamao Ito (Fuji Nextera Lab)
"By utilizing footage shot on Gunkanjima 10 years ago and incorporating AI technology into the direction, we were able to convey the history and present of Gunkanjima. I am deeply moved to have received such recognition. I will not forget my gratitude to everyone who supports us daily and will use this result as encouragement for my next challenge."
Developer of the translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun,' Daisuke Nagai (Fuji Nextera Lab)
"I am very pleased to have received such a global award. I am also deeply grateful that the translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun' was utilized in the production of subtitles for this work. Moving forward, we will strive for further improvement, aiming to provide services that contribute to the dissemination of content to various foreign countries."
■ Work Overview
'TimeTrip Gunkanjima - Collapsing Heritage and Showa Scenery -'
Broadcast Date and Time: November 29, 2025, 13:30-14:30
Broadcaster: Fuji TV
Cast: Michinori Sakamoto (Former Representative of the NPO 'Gunkanjima World Heritage Site Association')
Executive Producer: Taku Omura (Fuji TV)
Production/Copyright: Fuji TV
■ Fuji Nextera Lab Inc. Company Profile
○ Company Name: Fuji Nextera Lab Inc.
○ Representative: Osamu Yoshimoto, Representative Director and President
○ Location: 19F/21F DiverCity Tokyo Office Tower, 1-1-20 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
○ Established: October 1, 1969
○ URL: https://www.fnl.co.jp/
'TimeTrip Gunkanjima - Collapsing Heritage and Showa Scenery -' is content that was broadcast on Fuji TV terrestrial in November 2025. It was newly produced based on archive footage shot 10 years ago and newly filmed footage of the current Gunkanjima, incorporating the latest visuals and information. It reviews the history and culture of Gunkanjima with treasured footage and includes direction such as adding movement to old photographs using AI. Tamao Ito of FNL served as the video director, and FNL's translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun' (developed by Daisuke Nagai of FNL) was utilized to support the production of English subtitles and English narration.
■ What is 'World Media Festivals'?
It is an international film competition founded in 2000 by the German film distributor Intermedia. It is Europe's largest video competition, where works of high quality in various genres, including TV programs, advertisements, and web content, compete. In 2026, there were 803 entries from 34 countries. The results of the final selection were announced late at night on the 7th Japan time on the official website of the award, which is headquartered in Germany.
■ Comments
Video Director of 'TimeTrip Gunkanjima,' Tamao Ito (Fuji Nextera Lab)
"By utilizing footage shot on Gunkanjima 10 years ago and incorporating AI technology into the direction, we were able to convey the history and present of Gunkanjima. I am deeply moved to have received such recognition. I will not forget my gratitude to everyone who supports us daily and will use this result as encouragement for my next challenge."
Developer of the translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun,' Daisuke Nagai (Fuji Nextera Lab)
"I am very pleased to have received such a global award. I am also deeply grateful that the translation subtitling tool 'Jimakun' was utilized in the production of subtitles for this work. Moving forward, we will strive for further improvement, aiming to provide services that contribute to the dissemination of content to various foreign countries."
■ Work Overview
'TimeTrip Gunkanjima - Collapsing Heritage and Showa Scenery -'
Broadcast Date and Time: November 29, 2025, 13:30-14:30
Broadcaster: Fuji TV
Cast: Michinori Sakamoto (Former Representative of the NPO 'Gunkanjima World Heritage Site Association')
Executive Producer: Taku Omura (Fuji TV)
Production/Copyright: Fuji TV
■ Fuji Nextera Lab Inc. Company Profile
○ Company Name: Fuji Nextera Lab Inc.
○ Representative: Osamu Yoshimoto, Representative Director and President
○ Location: 19F/21F DiverCity Tokyo Office Tower, 1-1-20 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
○ Established: October 1, 1969
○ URL: https://www.fnl.co.jp/