A dream fulfilled in Australia: Professional hot air balloon pilot Sanshiro Ishihara

Sashiro Ishihara, a professional hot air balloon pilot based in Melbourne, left his job in Japan at the age of 29 and came to Australia with the determination to pursue a career as a professional balloon pilot. This story was first published in April 2023.

Credit: Sanshiro Ishihara

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