Journeys in Japan

Season 8, Episode 30

Episode Title: A River Runs Through Hokkaido

Air Date: 2017-10-24

Overview:

Cutting through deep forests, the clear Mukawa River in Hokkaido has brought continuous blessings to the people along its way. In this episode, British actor Dean Newcombe follows the waterway 135 kilometers downstream to the Pacific Ocean. He discovers Hokkaido's stellar nature, the Mukawa River's deep history and its Ainu connections.