Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Hometown Stories is a documentary TV series from NHK WORLD-JAPAN that premiered in 2011. The show has 15 seasons and 319 episodes and is currently listed as "Returning Series" with the most recent episode airing on October 19, 2026.
To watch Hometown Stories online, select the season and episode you want, click Watch Now and pick a server. MyFlixer streams all episodes in HD with no registration. Fans of the show also watch History 101, American Masters and Arnold.
Where to watch Hometown Stories Season 1 Episode 1 online free →