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Hometown Stories

Hometown Stories (2011)

February. 06,2011

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Hometown Stories

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

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Hometown Stories

2011

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

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 14 : 2025

9 Episode

Episode 1 - Searching for Closure: 10 Years Since a Deadly Eruption

January. 12,2025

Summer 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Ontake, Japan's worst volcanic disaster since the end of WWII. We follow bereaved family members who joined this year's memorial climb.

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Episode 2 - Framing Family Memories

January. 19,2025

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Episode 3 - Bull Battles – A Community's Beloved Tradition

February. 02,2025

In a remote Japanese village, people have long used bulls for farming and in a unique form of competition. But as the local population shrinks, the future of this beloved ritual seems uncertain.

Episode 4 - Planting Seeds of Peace in Hiroshima

February. 09,2025

Mito Kosei, 78, was exposed to radiation in the womb when an atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima. For 20 years or so, he's been a volunteer guide, telling foreign visitors the truth about the bombing.

Episode 5 - An Island Stays Awake for Sumo

February. 23,2025

Oki Traditional Sumo has been practiced on an island in the Sea of Japan for over 200 years. In 2024, an all-night competition was held after a 12-year hiatus. We follow a summer of sumo excitement.

Episode 6 - Chasing the Dream of Being a Jockey

March. 09,2025

North of Tokyo, young trainees are working hard to become jockeys. For 2 years, they will live away from their families with no mobile phones allowed. We follow their first steps toward their dream.

Episode 7 - Unfolding a Life with Origami

March. 23,2025

Artist Fuse Tomoko discovered origami as a child. For over 60 years, she has created large-scale geometric works, earning global acclaim. We take a look into the art of creating worlds through paper.

Episode 8 - Life in a Land of Grass

April. 07,2025

After a lifetime's work, dairy farmer Yoshikawa Yuji was diagnosed with cancer and had to retire. As his son takes over the farm, what joys and struggles does he encounter?

Episode 9 - Calligraphy Creating Hope for Revival

April. 14,2025

A high school team from a city northeast of Tokyo took part in a nationwide calligraphy performance championship. They hope to send wishes for a revival to people affected by a massive earthquake.

Seasons 13 : 2024

31 Episode

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