Hometown Stories

Season 9 Episode 9: He Has a Dream: A Novice Fisherman's Challenge

In the northern Japanese town of Oma, seasoned fishermen compete to land prized bluefin tuna. Among them is a 57-year-old novice, who moved there from western Japan 4 years ago. After his daughters were grown, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a tuna fisherman. Having made his own choice about where and how to fish, he aims to catch bluefin weighing over 100kg. While others opt for stable jobs, he has taken the risk of pursuing his dream. We follow his journey as he battles through the rough northern waters.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

15

Episodes:

319

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2011

IMDb:

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