Hometown Stories Season 9 Episode 19 A Pillar for Brazilians in Japan 2020
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Businesses in Izumo City have welcomed scores of Brazilian workers in recent years. But due to US-China trade tensions, they're cutting production -- and jobs. For Brazilians out of work, the COVID-19 pandemic is making matters worse. But there's someone to lean on. Known as Paizão, or "big daddy," he's a Japanese-Brazilian who's been in Japan for nearly 30 years. In addition to running a Brazilian restaurant and a nonprofit, he devotes his days to supporting his Brazilian friends. Follow one man's tireless efforts to build lasting bridges between Brazil and Japan.
- Released: 2020-10-10
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: lae astra
- Director:
