Where We Call Home
Overview
Where We Call Home provides a poignant look at individuals from various countries who have made Japan their home. Through their personal stories, the show reveals the challenges and triumphs experienced by these expatriates as they navigate the complexities of Japanese culture and society. Each episode highlights the rich tapestry of their lives, showcasing both the beauty and difficulties of integrating into a new environment. The series serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and adaptability of those forging new paths far from their native lands.
Episodes
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5
Support for Foreign Disabled and Elderly
In the city of Toyota, located in Aichi Prefecture, around 18,000 foreigners reside, primarily Latin Americans of Japanese heritage. Among them is Kei...
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6
A Budding Farmer Dreams of Peanuts
Facing challenges of population decline and a shrinking agricultural sector, Akitakata City in Hiroshima Prefecture is actively inviting foreigners to...
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26
Keeping the Traditions of Noto Alive
We catch up with Australian chef Benjamin Flatt and UK lacquerware artist Suzanne Ross as they work to safeguard the cultural heritage of their adopte...
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1
Follow Your Heart and Listen to the Soup!
We are introduced to Edwina Horl Ota, an Austrian fashion designer dedicated to restoring her late husband's ramen shop in Tokyo to its previous splen...