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Hometown Stories

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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StatusReturning Series
Original NameHometown Stories
First Air DateFebruary 6, 2011
Last Air DateMay 5, 2025
Seasons14
Episodes275
Episode Runtime 30min
LanguageJapanese, English
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesNHK
NetworksNHKNHK WORLD-JAPAN
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S14E19

The Future of an A-bombed Shrine

A shrine in Nagasaki City, and its legendary camphor tree, survived the atomic bomb. But its beloved annual festival is in danger of extinction. How can the local community keep its traditions alive?

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