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Mie: A Cultural Crossroads

Zac Reynolds has lived in Japan for over 20 years, and now works for a bicycle maker in Mie Prefecture. As a crossroads on the old Tokaido Highway, Mie has a unique cultural legacy. In the post station of Sekijuku, we visit a sweets store run by the descendants of a famous ninja spy. We meet young newcomers using organic farming to revitalize a country town, and on the south coast, a couple who have cultivated pearls for 45 years. This remains one of Japan's most vibrant and exciting places to live.

English
  • Originally Aired March 12, 2022
  • Runtime 49 minutes
  • Created March 15, 2022 by
    soulflexin
  • Modified December 22, 2023 by
    morbus