Where We Call Home(2020)
Overview
People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.
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No imageSeason 1
24 episodes • 2020
Season 1
24 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Daily Struggles of a Pakistani Used Car Dealer | Feb 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Little India in Big Tokyo | Mar 30, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Helping Hand for Foreign Women in Kyoto | Apr 6, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Hot Meal for Every Child | Apr 13, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Support for Foreign Disabled and Elderly | Apr 20, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | A Budding Farmer Dreams of Peanuts | Apr 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Under the Coronavirus Outbreak | May 4, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Working Under the Outbreak | May 11, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Chinese Entrepreneurs Fight for Survival | Jun 1, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Struggles for Recovery in the Restaurant Industry | Jul 6, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Entertainers Under the Pandemic | Jul 20, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Tourism's Fight to Endure the Crisis | Jul 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Charmed by the Beauty and Flavor of Noto | Aug 3, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 14 | A University Fostering Exchange and Diversity | Aug 31, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Keeping the Faith in Chinatown | Sep 7, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 16 | For the Love of Sweets and Family | Sep 14, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Together We Can Make It Through! | Sep 21, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 18 | A Cozy Place for Everyone | Oct 5, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Uniting People Through Manga | Oct 19, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Coriander Farmers in Pursuit of Happiness | Oct 26, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Keeping Wood Weaving Alive | Nov 16, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Rural Reinvigoration on Video | Nov 23, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Chris's Little Nigerian Shop | Dec 7, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 24 | American Taste, Japanese Apples | Dec 21, 2020 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
26 episodes • 2021
Season 2
26 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Countries Linked by Tofu | Jan 11, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | A Meaty Thanks to Akita | Jan 18, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Pianist's Love, Loss and Life in Takasaki | Feb 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Pandemic Rages On | Feb 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Say Cheese! to Life in Okinawa | Feb 15, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Working Under the Pandemic | Mar 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | In Search of a Ray of Hope | Mar 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Togo Tailored Kyoto Tradition | Apr 19, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Vietnamese Vets and Hokkaido Horses | Apr 26, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Uniting Spirit of Karate | May 10, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Eatery Adversity Into Delivery Opportunity | May 17, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Living With Forest and Mountain | May 31, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Top of Smiles | Jul 12, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Health Beyond the Wall of Words | Jul 19, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 15 | To the Rescue of the Unemployed | Jul 26, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 16 | A Messenger for Peace | Aug 23, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Preserving a Village and Its Traditions | Aug 30, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Beer Brewing in Harmony with Kyoto | Sep 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Abroad but Not Alone | Sep 13, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Firing Up the Colors of Nature | Sep 20, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Business with Passion and Spice | Sep 27, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Elderly Care Under the Pandemic | Oct 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Guiding Preschoolers Through Language Barriers | Nov 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 24 | New Country, New Life, New Dream | Nov 29, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Enchanted by the Hues of Gifu | Dec 20, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 26 | A New Take on a Beloved Cake | Dec 27, 2021 | 0.0 |
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34 episodes • 2022
Season 3
34 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pie-oneer in the North | Jan 17, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Finding Hope Among the Rubble | Jan 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Sake Mastery Starts With Rice | Jan 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Bending Industry Back Into Shape | Feb 7, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Cultivating a Circle of Collaboration | Feb 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Giving Japanese Knives a New Edge | Feb 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Presenting Japanese Puppetry to the World | Mar 21, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Prayers for Peace from Okinawa to Ukraine | Mar 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Fostering a Future for Fishery | Apr 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | A Helping Hand for Our Fellow Sri Lankans | Apr 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Far from Their Homeland, But Not in Heart | Apr 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Seeing Tokyo from the Trees | May 2, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Striving for a Barrier-free Society | May 23, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Alan's Cultural Center Without Borders | May 30, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 15 | An App to Support Women and Ukraine | Jun 13, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Supporting Childbirth in a Faraway Land | Jun 20, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 17 | No One Left Behind | Jun 27, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Pas de Deux for Peace | Jul 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 19 | A Ukrainian Boy's Martial Art Journey | Jul 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Tony's Canteen for Kids Hits the Road | Aug 1, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Welcome to the Village in the Sky! | Aug 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Children's Tales Cast in Shadows | Aug 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Kendama Connects the World | Sep 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 24 | May the Biwa's Beauty Live On | Sep 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Saving the Serpentine Soup of Ryukyu | Sep 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 26 | A Town's Festive Refreshening | Oct 10, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Concerto on a Stringed Survivor | Oct 17, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 28 | A Fresh New Start for an Old Cowboy | Oct 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 29 | Cultivating Land and Community | Oct 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 30 | Growing Tasty Shiny Jewels | Nov 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 31 | Farm-bot to the Rescue! | Nov 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 32 | Handcrafting the Beauty of Nature | Dec 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 33 | Climb a Tree, Change Your Life! | Dec 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 34 | Martial Arts Build Unbreakable Bonds | Dec 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 4
26 episodes • 2023
Season 4
26 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fostering the Future of the Countryside | Jan 16, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Hunting with Reverence for Life and Nature | Jan 23, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hitting the Powdery Backcountry in Safety | Mar 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Caring for Patients Like Family | Apr 3, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Life Lessons Learned Through Play | Apr 10, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Preserving the Memories of 3.11 | Apr 17, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Bound in Heart by Sumo | May 1, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Chin Up! Let's Dance! | May 22, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Two-Wheelers Like None Other | May 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 10 | In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan | Jun 5, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life | Jun 19, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 12 | For Little Smiles Beyond the Ocean | Jun 26, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Never Give Up, Your Chance Will Come | Jul 10, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 14 | A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream | Jul 24, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning | Jul 31, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Glamping Mongolian Style | Aug 7, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Happiness Rests on the Clouds | Sep 4, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Living It Slow in Rural Japan | Sep 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 19 | A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles | Sep 18, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 20 | A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art | Oct 2, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 21 | A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood | Oct 23, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 22 | A World of Home Flavors in Saitama | Nov 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Kayla's Festival of Friendship | Nov 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 24 | When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One | Nov 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings | Dec 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 26 | A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch | Dec 25, 2023 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 5
26 episodes • 2024
Season 5
26 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trust in the Healing Power of Anime | Jan 15, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | A Hearty Recipe for Recovery | Jan 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Spirits Strengthened by Martial Arts | Feb 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Prayer for Peace in Song and Images | Feb 19, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Top Your Sushi With Conviction | Mar 18, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Mr. Deo, the Dedicated Teacher | Apr 8, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | A Well-Rooted Future for Children | Apr 22, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Preserving Lacquerware Beyond the Quake | Apr 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Step Into the Ring for Ukraine | May 20, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Children's Books Cross Barriers | May 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Prayers for Peace in Gaza from Hiroshima | Jun 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Chin Up! Let's Dance Again! | Jun 24, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Drawn to the Land of Carpentry | Jul 1, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Racing for Peace | Jul 15, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Saving the Giant Salamanders | Jul 22, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 16 | A Festival to Bring Cultures Together | Aug 5, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Spreading Smiles with a Parfait Passion | Aug 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 18 | A US Pro Coach for Japan's Youth Baseball | Sep 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Right Words for Young Carers | Sep 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Eco-friendly Farming in Fukushima | Oct 14, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Creating the Wheelchairs of Tomorrow | Oct 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Work Opportunities for Syrian Evacuees | Nov 11, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Sowing the Seeds of Peace | Nov 18, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Closer to the Heart | Dec 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Roly Keeps the Apples Rolling | Dec 9, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Keeping the Traditions of Noto Alive | Dec 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 6
1 episodes • 2025
Season 6
1 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Follow Your Heart and Listen to the Soup! | Jan 20, 2025 | 0.0 |
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