Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
16. The Future of Fukuoka's Food Stalls
0.0Jul 17, 2022 · 25 min
With their great food and casual atmosphere, food stalls - or Yatai - are symbols of Fukuoka City. At the age of 20, Takada Yoshimasa endured an incredibly competitive selection process to become the city's youngest Yatai owner. His cheerful character made the business a huge success. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of customers declined sharply. How will he overcome this crisis and forge ahead? We look at his passion for Yatai and his desire to preserve the legacy.