Journeys in Japan S2017E30 - A River Runs Through Hokkaido

Cutting through deep forests, the clear Mukawa River in Hokkaido Prefecture 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.