Hometown Stories - Season 12 Episode 1 Stable Fishing Jobs Steer a Community
Over a century ago, residents of a port district in southeastern Japan established a cooperative that hires fishers as employees, offering stable jobs that pay a salary. The system has helped preserve a local tradition, in which teams of fishers work together to haul in their catch. New workers are recruited from throughout Japan. But faced with the harsh realities of life on the water, many soon leave. What must this cooperative do to survive?
First Air Date: Feb 06, 2011
Last Air date: Jan 18, 2025
Season: 14 Season
Episode: 266 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
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Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life
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