Cycle Around Japan

Season 5, Episode 9: Hokkaido: Boundless Horizons

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Hokkaido Prefecture's vast open spaces have always been a cyclist's dream! Through the Tokachi Plain and Kushiro Wetland, our rider enjoys a journey through wilderness. He meets younger generations who find opportunities in fertile farming land. Around huge Lake Kussharo, he finds an open-air hot spring bath. Nothing beats bathing after a long ride! He also discovers the traditional culture of the Ainu, indigenous people and meets an Ainu artist. Join us on a 470km trip in the land of opportunity!