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Akita: Discovering the Traditions of the North

In this episode we will take you to northern country, Akita Prefecture in Tohoku region. We will start our journey from Kakunodate, the town is famous for its samurai tradition and its hundreds of weeping cherry trees, Shidare-zakura. Spring in Akita is marked by the melting of winter snows, feeding the hills and fields with moisture. The people of Akita have discovered many ways to take advantage of the region's bountiful nature. Our journey will bring us in contact with the unique cultural traditions borne from that nature and world-famous dog breed, the Akita Inu. It will be a 330-kilometer ride through a northern land emerging from its long winter and feeling the first breath of spring.

English Português - Portugal
  • Originally Aired June 10, 2017
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network NHK
  • Created May 11, 2018 by
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  • Modified December 31, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Michael Rice Guest Star