Great Japanese Railway Journeys — Season 1, Episode 15: Lake Shikotsu to Otaru
Documentary • 28 min • 1 season, 15 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Michael explores the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.
About Great Japanese Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.