Synopsis

In Japan, an archipelago embraced by the sea, car ferries offer an affordable way to traverse the islands. Each year, roughly 200,000 passengers utilize a single ferry line that links Nagoya, Sendai, and Hokkaido. A diverse array of travelers fill the decks: laborers seeking opportunity in the thriving city of Nagoya; university students embarking on budget-friendly graduation voyages; and temporary workers yearning for respite. What glimpses of contemporary Japan might emerge from the individua