Synopsis

National Highway 439 traces a path from Tokushima, traversing the Shikoku Mountains to Kochi. In the highlands, the road narrows to a mere two meters and earns the name "Kudo Yosaku," or "terrible road." It draws enthusiasts from across Japan eager to experience this rugged mountain route, steeped in legend of the fallen Heike warriors. Stretching for 340 kilometers, the "Josaku" is home to communities sustained by a life of self-sufficiency, drawing sustenance from wild vegetables, river fish,