Season
Season 12 Episode
- Season 5 Shizuoka - A Ride through History
- Season 5 Shimanami - Life on the Islands
- Season 5 Miyazaki - Through a Sunlit Land
- Season 5 Aichi - Heartland of Japan's Craft Traditions
- Season 5 Shimane - Land of Legends
- Season 5 Aomori - A Spirit of Fortitude
- Season 5 Mie - A Summer Dream
- Season 5 Kochi - Beneath Blue Skies
- Season 5 Hokkaido: Boundless Horizons
- Season 5 Aizu - A Tapestry of Tradition
Cycle Around Japan - Season 5 Episode 7 Mie - A Summer Dream
7.00 49 minutes The area around "Jingu", the Grand Shrine of Ise was lively even during the Edo period, bustling with activity and entertainment while the shrine itself served as a sacred place for worshippers. This created a distinct culture. The complex terrain led to unique customs which are still cherished today. A traditional shellfish female diver "Ama" who enters the water without any breathing gear is born from necessity. Discover the local culture and other traditions on our 300km journey.
