Synopsis

This episode follows a ferry journey to Sakurajima, an island dominated by an active volcano just off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. The vessel makes the fifteen-minute crossing day and night, transporting over ten thousand passengers daily for work, education, commerce, and countless other needs. It serves as a vital link, too, in times of crisis. Life alongside an active volcano brings its own distinct difficulties. We spent seventy-two hours documenting the everyday and remarkable storie