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An oyster farmer in Hiroshima Bay talks about the sustainability of the industry and the area's reputation for its flavorful shellfish.

Japan From Above: Up Close

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The filmmakers shed light on various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands that tell the history of Christianity in Japan.

Christianity in Nagasaki

The filmmakers shed light on an olive grower in Shodoshima, a small island in the Seto Inland Sea.

Shodoshima Olive Grower

An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

Mt. Fuji Mural Painter

The filmmakers explore Lake Furen in the east part of Hokkaido Prefecture, located in the northern part of Japan.

Two Seasons at Lake Furen

The filmmakers shed light on a family in Okinawa Prefecture celebrating a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

Okinawa Shiimii Festival

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Showcases a bird's eye view of Japan's Nara Prefecture and features one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.

Nara Sword Master