Mumbai: CNN is set to debut Seasons, a brand-new multiplatform series that delves into the shifting trends shaping global culture across fashion, travel, food, technology, design, and art. The series focuses on the world’s most desired products and experiences, going behind the brands to explore the people, craftsmanship, innovation, and strategy driving highly sought-after items and in-demand experiences.
The launch episode examines Japan’s cultural imagination, blending innovation with heritage and exclusivity with everyday beauty. From psychedelic pop art to centuries-old weaving traditions being adopted by luxury fashion houses, Seasons takes viewers inside the country’s unique aesthetic that continues to influence global culture.
With cinematic vertical videos, gallery-style carousels, and sharp, enlightening explainers, each piece of digital content is curated for the scroll, swipe, and share. For a deeper dive, audiences can watch a quarterly 30-minute Seasons show, premiering on 6th September on CNN International.
Hosted by Japanese model and creative director Hikari Mori, the first episode provides exclusive access to Takashi Murakami’s Tokyo studio as he prepares for a new exhibition in Seoul. The episode also highlights traditional textile artisans, referral-only restaurants, and ancient sensory tea rituals, demonstrating a deep respect for artistry, storytelling, and the fusion of past and future in Japanese culture.
Ellana Lee, Group Senior Vice President, GM APAC, and Global Head of Productions at CNN, said, “From exclusive collaborations and underground movements to immersive experiences and viral editions, Seasons captures what’s resonating right now. This isn’t just about luxury – it’s about the evolving tastes of a generation that values rarity, relevance, and story above all. Encapsulating the trends sweeping the world, audiences can stay up to date through short video explainers of what’s capturing the moment or enjoy a beautiful, in-depth TV show. Hikari Mori is the ideal host for the first episode of Seasons as she brings passion and authority to her narration and is immersed in both Japanese culture and the luxury sector through her affiliation with global brands.”
Hikari Mori said, “I am deeply inspired by the awareness and appreciation of the seasons, and by how profoundly they shape culture and tradition. In Japan, the seasons hold a central place in daily life—whether in the art of haiku, in food culture, in colors and fabrics, or in the choice of materials. Many of the country’s rituals and traditions remain closely tied to the rhythm of the natural world. I believe that in today’s fast-paced world, we can learn to live more meaningfully by observing how Japanese artisans create in harmony with seasonal cycles. It is an honor for me to serve as the storyteller for CNN’s first episode of Seasons, sharing this timeless connection between nature, culture, and creativity.”
Seasons digital and social content will be posted frequently to keep audiences updated on worldwide trends. The second episode, airing in December, will focus on Europe, spotlighting the UK with a new host. More information can be found at cnn.com/seasons.
