Synopsis

A vibrant welcome unfolded, filled with song and dance from everyone present. The scene was a distinctive youth hostel nestled on the island of Rebun in Hokkaido. Throughout the four-month summer season, when the hostel opens its doors, it draws visitors from across Japan. Some are frequent guests, returning multiple times a year; others seek the challenge of wilderness trekking. Still others find themselves pausing here at a turning point. With youth hostels dwindling across the country, we spe