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Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

Hometown Stories (2011)

February. 06,2011

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Hometown Stories

2011

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 13 : 2024

11 Episode

Episode 11 - Navigating a World with Words

May. 04,2024

An improper diagnosis in early childhood led Shibasaki Akane to spend nearly half her life in a world without words. We follow her as she expands her horizons and moves toward an independent future.

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Episode 10 - New Approach to an Old Festival

April. 27,2024

In Nagasaki, a group of men practice for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries. Under their motto of "Smile," will they succeed and pass on the custom?

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Episode 9 - Hiking Guide Connects Hearts

April. 13,2024

A popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients. What events from her past brought her to where she is today? And what is her secret for spreading happiness?

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Episode 8 - Life Lessons by a Crystal-Clear River

March. 24,2024

A small high school canoeing club trains hard every day. While persevering and improving their skills, they learn valuable life lessons in the clear waters of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture.

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Episode 7 - Taxi Drivers in a Tsunami-hit Town

March. 10,2024

Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we followed taxi drivers in Kesennuma, one of the affected towns, to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

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Episode 6 - Nepalese Students Find a Taste of Home

February. 25,2024

Nepalese students who are studying in Japan are finding community at a local store selling Nepalese goods. What challenges do they face as they pursue their dreams so far from home?

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Episode 5 - Conquering Peaks on One Leg

February. 18,2024

A one-legged climber, who uses forearm crutches, aims to conquer two rugged peaks in central Japan at the same time. We find out what spurs him to take up the challenge and what views await him.

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Episode 4 - Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir

February. 04,2024

During World War II, a radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike. We uncovered the story of the teacher who led it, working to promote the cause of peace through music.

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Episode 3 - A Mosque in a Japanese Community

January. 28,2024

There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled. For them, the mosque is like a second home that provides happiness and emotional support.

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Episode 2 - A School for Two

January. 14,2024

A shuttered elementary school reopened for just one family that moved back to their beloved hometown. We look at their joys and struggles, and local efforts to enliven a small fishing settlement.

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Episode 1 - Korean Family Meals for Rural Japan

January. 07,2024

There's a Korean restaurant in Northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea. She moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

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Seasons 12 : 2023

29 Episode

Seasons 11 : 2022

30 Episode

Seasons 10 : 2021

28 Episode

Seasons 9 : 2020

24 Episode

Seasons 8 : 2019

27 Episode