Locandina: Hometown Stories

NHK WORLD-JAPAN 2011 - 15 stagioni 319 ep. In corso

Hometown Stories

2011 - 15 stagioni 319 ep.

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25 min

S15 · E1 · 5 gen 2026

Aiming for Glory: Japan's Senior Esports Team Episodio 1

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high. Pushed relentlessly by their coach, more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

25 min

S15 · E2 · 27 gen 2026

The Island of Boze Deities Episodio 2

Despite earthquakes and isolation, the people of Akusekijima Island work to uphold local traditions, including the mysterious Boze deities. A new generation is helping to keep those traditions alive.

27 min

S15 · E3 · 2 feb 2026

Tradition and Innovation: Tochigi's Sake Masters Episodio 3

An energetic mix of brewers strives to enliven the sake scene in Tochigi Prefecture, a place not well known for its breweries. With pride and innovation, they bring new life to an ancient tradition.

25 min

S15 · E4 · 16 feb 2026

Hope at Your Fingertips Episodio 4

Cancer treatments can leave a patient's fingernails weak and dark, adding to their anxiety. So a doctor opened a nail salon to help clients improve both their appearance and their outlook on life.

25 min

S15 · E5 · 23 feb 2026

A Doctor Duo: Songs to Comfort the Heart Episodio 5

Two doctors in western Japan have an alter ego as the music duo Insheart, whose songs bring hope to patients and families. We follow them and the fans who find strength and comfort in their music.

25 min

S15 · E6 · 2 mar 2026

A Ten-Year-Old Takes the Reins Episodio 6

In Ehime Prefecture, children on horseback take part in a 600-year-old tradition. With fewer participants each year, one strict trainer sees promise in a young rider spurred on by his love of horses.

25 min

S15 · E7 · 24 mar 2026

A Morning Market in Early Winter Episodio 7

For the past century, Saga Prefecture's Yobuko morning market has been one of Japan's leading destinations for fresh seafood. We cover recent changes, as old shops close and new ones take their place.

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S15 · E8 · 6 apr 2026

Breaking Barriers by Farming Episodio 8

Mako and Fahmi, an international couple living in a small Japanese town. Their farm is a gathering place for people of diverse backgrounds, including foreign residents and people with disabilities.

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S15 · E9 · 13 apr 2026

Soul-Searching in a Mikan Orchard Episodio 9

In winter, seasonal workers arrive at mandarin orange groves for the two-month harvest. While living in communal lodgings, they share their views of the world, and plot new paths in life.

29 min

S15 · E10 · 27 apr 2026

Moments of Happiness: Living with Younger-Onset Dementia Episodio 10

We follow people with younger-onset dementia in their daily lives, their work as public speakers, and the support they receive from those around them as they seek life's fleeting moments of happiness.

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S15 · E11 · 4 mag 2026

Preserving a Midwinter Tradition Episodio 11

Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual.

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S15 · E12 · 26 mag 2026

A Musical Rivalry Between Two School Bands Episodio 12

In a rural town in Hokkaido, wind ensembles from neighboring junior high schools have a longstanding rivalry. As they face off in a big national competition, which one will take home the prize?

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S15 · E13 · 1 giu 2026

Learning Japanese One Step at a Time Episodio 13

A high school allows students with international roots to use their native language while learning Japanese. Teachers hope it will help them build confidence and adapt better to their environment.

25 min

S15 · E14 · 15 giu 2026

Pulling Together for a Dream Episodio 14

The Funky Girls are a women's tug-of-war team with an average age of 50. Three nights a week, they forget all their personal problems and practice in pursuit of a shared dream—champions of Japan.

25 min

S15 · E15 · 22 giu 2026

A Teacher's Words of Wisdom Episodio 15

A retired kindergarten principal has a magical ability to understand her former students' needs. But illness is affecting her ability to speak. What lies ahead for her and those who seek her advice?

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S15 · E16 · 6 lug 2026

A Bookstore for Everyone Episodio 16

Bookstores are closing across Japan but a shop owner in a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture is trying to beat the odds. He listens to the community for ideas on how to keep his store open.

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S15 · E17 · 17 lug 2026

Yumori: The Hot Spring Caretaker Episodio 17

After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task?

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S15 · E18 · 28 lug 2026

My Friend, the AI Chatbot Episodio 18

For three weeks, school children shared their feelings with AI chatbots. At a time when many kids are unable to engage in conversations with their peers, could AI help them learn how to communicate?

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S15 · E19 · 3 ago 2026

Unspoken Memories of the Double Hibakusha Episodio 19

About 150 people experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They are known as "double hibakusha." One woman is trying to retrace their steps and learn the truth about their stories.

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S15 · E20 · 17 ago 2026

My Favorite Meal, One Last Time Episodio 20

A clinic in Japan serves terminal patients their favorite dish one last time. The staff carefully makes each meal to fit their dietary restrictions, allowing the patients to relive their happy past.

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S15 · E21 · 31 ago 2026

Forging Bonds Through Boxing Episodio 21

A free boxing gym helps people of all ages who are facing personal challenges to work hard and reach new goals. Meanwhile, its owner is battling cancer, and searching for a reason to keep on going.

25 min

S15 · E22 · 29 set 2026

The Mountain Village Where Ancient Whales Sleep Episodio 22

Far from the ocean, a small community in the mountains of western Japan bonds over ancient whales. An amateur excavation club digs up fossils while providing residents with a sense of belonging.

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S15 · E23 · 5 ott 2026

The Charcoal-Maker's Apprentice Episodio 23

Iwate charcoal is known for its high quality, but it faces increased competition, and an aging and shrinking number of artisans. But one young person is trying to breathe new life into the craft.

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S15 · E24 · 12 ott 2026

The Man With Two Hats Episodio 24

In Otaru, Hokkaido, Honma Kimihiro has juggled two roles, Shinto priest and doctor, for over 30 years. How does tending to the community's spiritual and physical health help him and his neighbors?

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S15 · E25 · 19 ott 2026

My Kind of Independence Episodio 25

18-year-old Miyako Haruto has decided to leave his children's home and live on his own. But his caregivers worry about his reluctance to open up. We follow him as he embarks on a life of independence.

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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.

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Durata totale 159h 30m · Durata episodio 30 min · Tipo Documentario

Info sulla serie

Debutto

6 febbraio 2011

Ultimo episodio

19 ottobre 2026

Stato

In corso

Rete

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Paese

Giappone

Tipo

Documentario

Durata episodio

30 min

Durata totale

159h 30m

Lingua originale

Inglese

Produzione

N

NHK

Produzione

Giappone

Paese di produzione

Lingue

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