A Train Ride Into Japan's Past

This documentary rides the rails through Kyushu, the southern island often called the wellspring of Japanese civilisation yet rarely visited by tourists. It contrasts modern cities with the traditions and customs still kept in the countryside. The film uses the train journey as a thread, revealing a quieter, older Japan alongside its contemporary face. It is a calm, immersive watch for anyone drawn to Japan, travel, and the meeting of past and present. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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