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Enchanted by the San'in- Daisen, Tottori Prefecture

TRAVEL 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 1 none: None Japanese
[Beauty of Japan Season 2]

San’in, considered to be a mythical home of Gods, is a sacred place where the natural landscapes of Japan prevail. Richard Pierce was enthralled by its charms and has been organizing tours and acting as a guide. In 2017, he even cooperated with the locals to open a Japanese-style guest house there. We follow Richard on his quest to convey the wonders of the mystical mountain to the world!

Part of "Beauty of Japan-Season 2"!

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