Documentary
- Young People at Work
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若者たちの現場 [NHK]
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.
The Summer I Dove for Abalone
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若者たちの現場 ｜ 私がアワビを採った夏 [NHK]
｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜
Emi Matsui has left her desk job to dive for abalone off Mie Prefecture. The challenges she encounters during the summer from fellow divers and inclement weather as she builds basic survival skills and acceptance from the tight-knit community of veteran female divers mature Emi, giving her a new appreciation of life.
Bungo, The Roof Tiler
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若者たちの現場 ｜ 瓦職人文吾がゆく [NHK]
｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜
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.
To Become a Fisherman – Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture –
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若者たちの現場 ｜ ぼくは漁師になりました [NHK]
｜Length : 29min. ｜Year : 1996 ｜
Takafusa Yamazaki gave up his clerical job for the physically demanding but ultimately more rewarding pursuit of commercial fishing. As we see, Yamazaki has much to learn about his new profession, but he doesn't regret his choice.
