Do you want to fly? This show gives you wings! Yomiuri TV’s flagship programme format, “Japan International Birdman Rally” successfully combines elements of documentary and educational programming with competition and pure entertainment. Human-powered aircraft manufactured by non-professionals such as engineering students compete to see who can achieve the longest　flight distance. The current record is over 60 kilometers! As it provides a fascinating look into how people step up to the challenge, the annual programme has cultivated enthusiastic fans all over the country since the first edition in 1977 and has also expanded into other businesses, from online streaming to merchandising.