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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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Hometown Stories

First Air Date

February 6, 2011

Last Air Date

August 18, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

283

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

NHK

Networks

NHK NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S14E26

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.

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