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.
S2026E7 - A Morning Market in Early Winter
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.
Air Date: 23 Mar 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E8 - Breaking Barriers by Farming
Air Date: 04 Apr 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E9 - Soul-Searching in a Mikan Orchard
Air Date: 12 Apr 2026 22:00 (CDT)