Synopsis

Along Tanegashima’s western shore, where sandy beaches meet the water, a cyclist journeys to a scissor craftsman – the last practitioner of a tradition spanning five centuries. Continuing eastward, the route winds past rocks sculpted by the relentless ocean into fantastical forms, eventually leading to Japan’s largest space center. Here, local schools welcome students from across the nation for an immersive year-long program focused on space exploration and island life. The cyclist then crosses