Documentary

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

February 9, 2025

Seasons

14

Episodes

268

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

NHK

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Chasing the Dream of Being a Jockey

North of Tokyo, young trainees are working hard to become jockeys. For 2 years, they will live away from their families with no mobile phones allowed. We follow their first steps toward their dream.

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