Great Japanese Railway Journeys

S1 E152026

Lake Shikotsu to Otaru

Episode Synopsis

Michael explores the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.

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