Hometown Stories - Season 7 Episode 5 Finding Poetry in Cancer
The shock of the first diagnosis. Fear of death. Anxiety and concern about friends and family. Cancer patients experience a range of complex emotions. Now, a Japanese hospital is helping them transform their feelings into senryu, a Japanese form of short poetry. A man expresses a lifetime of gratitude toward his wife. A woman uses humor to fight back against a serious illness. In this program, cancer patients find solace in just 17 syllables.
First Air Date: Feb 06, 2011
Last Air date: Jan 18, 2025
Season: 14 Season
Episode: 266 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
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Popularity: 1.744
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life
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From the Slopes to the Playroom
Living Positively with Dementia
Uncovering Precious Life Stories
Old House, New Hope
Finding Poetry in Cancer
Once Lost, Now Found: A Brother's Journey Home
Once Lost, Now Found: Dancing for My Future
Once Lost, Now Found: Student Actors' Challenge
Sharing a Manga Dream
A Truckful of Food and Smiles
Forging On: Master and Apprentice
Learning to Teach
A Guesthouse's Unexpected Beginning
Sharing Zao's Wonders
Dancing Beyond Disabilities
Giving Dreams a Boost
Sweet Taste of Hope
Mr. Grandpa in Nursery School
A Teacher's Passion
The Colors of the Forest
Opening Doors to Newcomers
Remembering Our Railway
Soaking Up a Hot Spring Dream
Grandmas' Goodbye to an Old Market
Auntie's Candy Store – Sweets & Life Lessons
Brewing a Future for Local Tea
Pursuing the Ultimate Awa Indigo
Sculptures with Soul
A Budding Forestry Career
The 100km Walk: Two Life-Changing Days
"Crazy Mike" the Artist
Making Udon to a Different Beat
Onikenbai: the Demon Sword Dance
Tears, Laughter and Motherhood
The Maturing Sake Expert
Apprentice Geisha: Making Dreams Come True
Night School - Learning for Living