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Season 9 • Episode 1 • Totsukawa: Autumn in a Hidden Village
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Seasoning the Seasons Season 9, Episode 1: Totsukawa: Autumn in a Hidden Village
Totsukawa Village is located on the southern tip of Nara Prefecture in the center of the Kii Peninsula. Most of the village is covered with steep mountains, and the residents live in more than 50 settlements. It is the villagers themselves who are responsible for keeping the traditions and opening up the future of the village. The running of the settlements is thoroughly discussed by everyone involved. This is an autumn story about a village different from any other in Japan. Watch Seasoning the Seasons Season 9, Episode 1 Totsukawa: Autumn in a Hidden Village in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Seasoning the Seasons Season 9, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Totsukawa: Autumn in a Hidden Village
Totsukawa Village is located on the southern tip of Nara Prefecture in the center of the Kii Peninsula. Most of the village is covered with steep mountains, and the residents live in more than 50 settlements. It is the villagers themselves who are responsible for keeping the traditions and opening up the future of the village. The running of the settlements is thoroughly discussed by everyone involved. This is an autumn story about a village different from any other in Japan.
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A Journey Along the Nagasaki Kaido
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