Hometown Stories S14E21 · A Rookie Fisher & His Grandpa in the Sanriku Seas

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A young fisher is learning the art of aquaculture from his grandfather. But rising temperatures and labor shortages pose challenges. The grandson is reviving traditions, but will it save the day?

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