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Season 12 Episode 28: Tokyo, Koganei: At the Neighborhood Water Pumping Station

The setting is a local “water pumping station” where natural groundwater flows. Located between apartment buildings in Koganei City, Tokyo, it's an inconspicuous spot, yet people keep coming to fetch water. A local woman brings a large number of plastic bottles. A nearby college student holds a kettle in one hand, saying he was asked by his mother. A nearby vegetable shop uses water from this well to cook dishes in large pots. This area is known for its high-quality groundwater. What are the reasons behind each person's decision to come here to collect water? Over three days, we listen to the stories at the street corner water well.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

17

Episodes:

486

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2006

IMDb:

8.7