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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Aomori: Cold Winds, Warm Hearts (2024)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Aomori: Cold Winds, Warm Hearts (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 950 MB


Aomori Prefecture is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive. [Read more…]

NHK Cycle Around Japan – Kii Mountains: Climbing Uphill with a Smile (2024)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Kii Mountains: Climbing Uphill with a Smile (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 1.03 GB


Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method. [Read more…]

NHK Cycle Around Japan – Kiso Three Rivers: Going with the Flow (2024)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Kiso Three Rivers: Going with the Flow (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 956 MB


Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival. [Read more…]

NHK Cycle Around Japan – Awajishima and Ieshima: An Island Journey (2024)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Awajishima and Ieshima: An Island Journey (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 810 MB


On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilize the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialties like sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed. [Read more…]

NHK Cycle Around Japan – Yamagata Seeking the Flavors of Autumn (2024)

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NHK Cycle Around Japan – Yamagata: Seeking the Flavors of Autumn (2024)
English | Documentary | Size: 843 MB


Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. Our gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine, from edible chrysanthemums to Japanese taro, turnips and salmon. [Read more…]