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Stable Fishing Jobs Steer a Community

Over a century ago, residents of a port district in southeastern Japan established a cooperative that hires fishers as employees, offering stable jobs that pay a salary. The system has helped preserve a local tradition, in which teams of fishers work together to haul in their catch. New workers are recruited from throughout Japan. But faced with the harsh realities of life on the water, many soon leave. What must this cooperative do to survive?

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2023
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Created January 11, 2023 by
    cparrey
  • Modified January 11, 2023 by
    cparrey