Hometown Stories

Season 7, Episode 16

Episode Title: Giving Dreams a Boost

Air Date: 2018-06-03

Overview:

Kana Sugamoto brings dreams to life by helping people raise funds through crowdfunding. In her teens, she had suffered from an eating disorder and recovered with support from her family and friends. It's now her turn to encourage and support others as they try to realize their dreams using crowdfunding. From young fishermen in a remote island to students at an agricultural high school, Sugamoto travels all over the country to help with projects that promote the appeal of rural Japan.