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Siale Pasa works as a gardener at Murin-an, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, and other gardens. (Kenta Sujino)
KYOTO When his dream of becoming a top rugby player in Japan fell through, a devastated Siale Pasa planted the seeds for a new career.
Now, Pasa, 34, who left his home in Tonga in pursuit of that dream, says he has found working as a gardener in Kyoto to be more fulfilling.
He works at the Murin-an garden, among other well-known Japanese gardens, for Ueyakato Landscape Co., which has been around in the ancient capital since 1848.
Although there are no autumn leaves nor gardening companies in Tonga, Pasa said he has a new dream to chase in his homeland.