Where We Call Home

S01E06 A Budding Farmer Dreams of Peanuts

Facing challenges of population decline and a shrinking agricultural sector, Akitakata City in Hiroshima Prefecture is actively inviting foreigners to make the area their home. One such individual is Leonel David Maia from East Timor. Under the guidance of an experienced farmer, he has begun cultivating peanuts, which have quickly become some of the region's top-selling crops. We delve into Leo's dedication to revitalizing local farming. Additionally, we encounter an Italian artisan who is passionately advocating for the use of traditional brick pizza ovens in Japan.