Where We Call Home
People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.
20. Coriander Farmers in Pursuit of Happiness
0.0Oct 26, 2020 · 27 min
On this episode, we visit a coriander farm in Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture run by Thai-native Satapon Sukhanonchanapa and his wife Sysaath Seginthisack from Laos. In 10 years, what started as a hobby has grown into a highly profitable business. They now make deliveries all the way to Tokyo and its neighboring areas. But success is not without its share of hardships. Join us to find out more. We also meet with Greek-born Anastasios Pappas, a former weightlifter turned manager of a barbell factory in Tokyo.