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

December 22, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

294

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

NHK

Networks

NHK NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S15E01

Aiming for Glory : Japan's Senior Esports Team

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high. Pushed relentlessly by their coach, more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

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