Episode Information

Back for a stunning two futher episodes, this documentary takes viewers on a journey through the changing seasons in Japan. Springtime brings Spotted Seals, Japanese albatrosses, and Firefly squid to the shores of Japan. In summer, people flock to the beaches of Okinawa, and rice planting rituals take place. In autumn, the beautiful autumn tints are on full display, and Shinto rituals for typhoon safety are held. Bicchyu Matsuyama castle and Sukumo beach offer unique natural phenomena. The program also explores how the Japanese celebrate and pay homage to nature throughout the seasons.