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The Revival of "Mikan Valley"
Season 8 • Episode 10
Broadcast date
06-04-2019
In July 2018, torrential rains in western Japan devastated decades-old mikan groves. Particularly hard hit was a remote hamlet. No one died, but half of the homes were damaged or destroyed. The only road in was torn apart and assistance was delayed. 78-year-old widow Yoshi contemplated leaving to move in with her son. Having lost nearly everything, Shuhei, decided to cut his losses and quit mikan farming. But with the support of the community, Yoshi and Shuhei, along with other farmers, decide to rebuild their lives. Don't miss this remarkable story of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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