Hometown Stories
tv show

275 total episodes
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14 seasons
First Aired February 06, 2011
Genres:
Overview
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

A Fresh Start on a Small Island
Season 11 - Episode 30 - 0h 25m
Air Date
December 18, 2022
Overview
Watakano Island in central Japan was once an entertainment hub, but its economy has declined in recent years. The local government sends 31-year-old Toge Hiroyuki there to revive the community. After a setback in the big city, Hiroyuki plans to make a fresh start on this small island. Islander Hayashi Kazuhiro anxiously watches over him in his role as adviser. Summer sees the return of the island's traditional festival after a three-year hiatus. We follow this young man and the islanders as they try to get their lives back on track.