Synopsis

A journey of 250 kilometers through Niigata Prefecture unfolds, revealing emerald rice paddies that shimmer under the summer sun. We encounter a copper artisan who shares insights into the arduous path to mastery, and witness the intensity of the rice-growing season firsthand in the flooded fields. Ascending into the mountains, we discover a traditional river fishing practice and visit a breeder whose Nishikigoi carp have achieved international renown. Here, two stories of resilience—hard work a