13 Season
259 Episode
Hometown Stories - Season 6 Episode 22 Our Town's Bookstore (2024)
Rumoi in northern Japan was once a flourishing town, but economic stagnation and a shrinking population have taken their toll. 7 years ago, Rumoi even lost its last bookstore. But a group of residents, determined not to let their town wither away, came together and managed to get a new shop opened. Locals cherish the chance to discover new books and hold them in their hands. The bookstore nurtures people's hearts and minds, and brings the community together.
- Country : Japan
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Director :
- Cast : lae astra
