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The Best Episodes of Hometown Stories Season 13

Every episode of Hometown Stories Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hometown Stories Season 13!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 1 - Korean Family Meals for Rural Japan
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    #1 - Korean Family Meals for Rural Japan

    S13:E1

    There's a Korean restaurant in Northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea. She moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 2 - A School for Two
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    #2 - A School for Two

    S13:E2

    A shuttered elementary school reopened for just one family that moved back to their beloved hometown. We look at their joys and struggles, and local efforts to enliven a small fishing settlement.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 3 - A Mosque in a Japanese Community
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    #3 - A Mosque in a Japanese Community

    S13:E3

    There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled. For them, the mosque is like a second home that provides happiness and emotional support.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 4 - Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir
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    #4 - Nagasaki's Long-Forgotten Choir

    S13:E4

    During World War II, a radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike. We uncovered the story of the teacher who led it, working to promote the cause of peace through music.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 5 - Conquering Peaks on One Leg
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    #5 - Conquering Peaks on One Leg

    S13:E5

    A one-legged climber, who uses forearm crutches, aims to conquer two rugged peaks in central Japan at the same time. We find out what spurs him to take up the challenge and what views await him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 6 - Nepalese Students Find a Taste of Home
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    #6 - Nepalese Students Find a Taste of Home

    S13:E6

    Nepalese students who are studying in Japan are finding community at a local store selling Nepalese goods. What challenges do they face as they pursue their dreams so far from home?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 7 - Taxi Drivers in a Tsunami-hit Town
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    #7 - Taxi Drivers in a Tsunami-hit Town

    S13:E7

    Twelve years after a massive quake and tsunami in northeast Japan, we followed taxi drivers in Kesennuma, one of the affected towns, to experience people's memories and hopes through their eyes.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 8 - Life Lessons by a Crystal-Clear River
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    #8 - Life Lessons by a Crystal-Clear River

    S13:E8

    A small high school canoeing club trains hard every day. While persevering and improving their skills, they learn valuable life lessons in the clear waters of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture.

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  9. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 9 - Hiking Guide Connects Hearts
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    #9 - Hiking Guide Connects Hearts

    S13:E9

    A popular hiking guide in northern Japan brings smiles to the faces of all her clients. What events from her past brought her to where she is today? And what is her secret for spreading happiness?

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 10 - New Approach to an Old Festival
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    #10 - New Approach to an Old Festival

    S13:E10

    In Nagasaki, a group of men practice for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries. Under their motto of "Smile," will they succeed and pass on the custom?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 11 - Navigating a World with Words
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    #11 - Navigating a World with Words

    S13:E11

    An improper diagnosis in early childhood led Shibasaki Akane to spend nearly half her life in a world without words. We follow her as she expands her horizons and moves toward an independent future.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 12 - Pearls for Remembrance
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    #12 - Pearls for Remembrance

    S13:E12

    Families come to Ago Bay, central Japan, to have loved ones' ashes encased in pearls. They insert them into oysters so they can grow in the sea. We explore what has made families reach this decision.

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  13. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 13 - Forging Bonds Under a Starry Sky
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    #13 - Forging Bonds Under a Starry Sky

    S13:E13

    What happens when people gather to gaze at the stars? Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organization enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.

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  14. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 14 - From Seed to Shop: Grandma's Pickles
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    #14 - From Seed to Shop: Grandma's Pickles

    S13:E14

    In Japan's snowy north, an elderly woman has been making pickles for 70 years. Now, she must learn to adapt to new laws and a warming climate. And her efforts seem to be paying off.

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  15. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 15 - New Face for a Centuries-Old Dance
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    #15 - New Face for a Centuries-Old Dance

    S13:E15

    In a mountain community in northeastern Japan, a 21-year-old man has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years. We follow him as he prepares for his debut.

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  16. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 16 - Mending Hearts with Mandarin Oranges
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    #16 - Mending Hearts with Mandarin Oranges

    S13:E16

    A man in his seventies has been transporting fruit and supplies to places affected by the 2011 disaster. On his final journey, he shares emotional farewells with people whose lives he's made brighter.

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  17. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 17 - Holy Fire on the Mountain
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    #17 - Holy Fire on the Mountain

    S13:E17

    About 1,500 local men in traditional white costumes run down a mountain path, lighting up the night with sacred torches, in a centuries-old fire festival in Shingu City, western Japan.

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  18. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 18 - A Ranch for Retired Racehorses
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    #18 - A Ranch for Retired Racehorses

    S13:E18

    A famed former trainer runs a ranch where retired racehorses spend their final days in nature bringing comfort to human visitors. But then an earthquake brings uncertainty to their peaceful lives.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 19 - Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees
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    #19 - Hiroshima's A-Bomb Survivor Trees

    S13:E19

    A tree surgeon in Hiroshima lovingly treats trees that live on around 8 decades after the A-bomb devastation. He intentionally leaves their scars intact as some of them near the end of their lives.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 20 - A Year as a Young Rural Doctor
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    #20 - A Year as a Young Rural Doctor

    S13:E20

    A young doctor undergoes training to develop skills to help rural communities. What kind of care do his patients need to live life to the fullest? We follow him in his search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 21 - Carrying on in a Quake-hit Town
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    #21 - Carrying on in a Quake-hit Town

    S13:E21

    Five months after a big earthquake struck central Japan's Noto Peninsula, many residents have evacuated, but some stayed in their hometown. Faced with new challenges, they try to rebuild their lives.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 22 - Modern Maiko Diaries
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    #22 - Modern Maiko Diaries

    S13:E22

    In the city of Sakata in northeastern Japan, maiko have entertained people for centuries. Now, a master of the art is helping younger women follow in her path, and gain confidence with every step.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 23 - Leaving No Stone Unturned: A Potter's Quest
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    #23 - Leaving No Stone Unturned: A Potter's Quest

    S13:E23

    Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that is said to have produced Japan's first porcelain but was abandoned for centuries. What drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 24 - Reviving a Pottery Tradition in Fukushima
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    #24 - Reviving a Pottery Tradition in Fukushima

    S13:E24

    13 years after the Fukushima disaster, a potter returns to his empty hometown to revive the local craft. His potter son works in the town he evacuated to. What does tradition mean to the two men?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Hometown Stories Season 13 Episode 25 - A Country Town's Woolly Heroes
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    #25 - A Country Town's Woolly Heroes

    S13:E25

    In a depopulated mountain area, a woman raises sheep and makes wool products that have received international acclaim. We look at her work and the community's efforts to recapture its vitality.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Korean Family Meals for Rural Japan" is the best rated episode of "Hometown Stories" season 13. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A School for Two".