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Satoyama: Japan's Secret Water Garden

In the heart of rural Japan lies Satoyama, a landscape of lakes and rivers home to an incredible variety of fish, water birds, snakes and dragonflies. This poetic documentary follows 83-year-old fisherman Sangoro Tanaka, who lives according to an ancient way of life that has much to teach the world about sustainable living. Narrated by David Attenborough.

English
  • Originally Aired July 27, 2006
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
David Attenborough Guest Star Narrator
Masumi Mizunuma Director