Spring 2019 saw the return of some of the former residents of Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture who had evacuated due to high radiation. Instrumental in this were 6 former town employees, aged 66 on average, known as the "Grandpa Troop." These men spent 6 years maintaining affected areas, believing that residents could someday return. Following the partial lifting of an evacuation order, the troop disbanded this spring. We look at what inspired them to clear a path for the younger generation.
| Title | Hometown Stories - Season 8 Episode 21 Fukushima's Grandpa Troop: Restoring a Deserted Town |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | lae astra |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | |
| Keyword | way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life |
| First Air Date | Feb 06, 2011 |
| Last Air date | Oct 27, 2024 |
| Season | 13 Season |
| Episode | 259 Episode |
| Runtime | 30:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
| Popularity | 8.204 |
| Language | Japanese, English |
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