Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2011-02-06
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With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
There is no Next Episode of Hometown Stories planned.
S2025E24 - Tuning a Piano to the Sound of the Heart
Shiomi Hirokazu is one of the few experts in Japan entrusted with tuning pianos for concert halls. Whether tuning for a top pianist or a small child, his aim is to capture the sound in their heart.
Air Date: 19 Oct 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E25 - Playing Ping Pong with Parkinson's
Koyama Rie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago. An avid table-tennis player, she now teaches the sport to fellow Parkinson's patients to improve their health and their outlook.
Air Date: 26 Oct 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E26 - Chasing a Dream With a Horse
Nishino Masatoshi didn't know what he wanted to do with his life until he learned about horse logging. Now, he's chasing his dream in the forests of Hokkaido with the help of his trusty sidekick, Kap.
Air Date: 02 Nov 2025 21:00 (CDT)