DOCUMENTARY
Young People at Work
Beyond Businessmen
The stereotypical image of Japanese employment is the office worker. As these enlightening programs show, however, there is more than one way to earn a living.

Bungo, The Roof Tiler
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Bungo, The Roof Tiler
©NHK

・NHK

29 min.

M/E & English Version


Bungo Hisaka divides his working time between cormorant fishing, which has a 400-year history, and roof tiling. Both these jobs require total commitment year-round, and the 24-year-old will soon have to choose one which will offer the most satisfaction throughout his life. This decision affects not just Bungo, but his family, friends and community.