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The Second Bridge of Shinminato Uchikawa- Imizu, Toyama Prefecture
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2019
30 minutes Episode(s): 1
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Japanese
[Beauty of Japan Season 2]
Stephen, originally from Hawaii, was entranced by the charms of Uchikawa and moved there from Tokyo to open his bar, the "BRDIGEć»BAR". We follow Stephen's story as he attempts to become the second bridge that connects the Uchikawa community to the rest of the world!
Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!
Stephen, originally from Hawaii, was entranced by the charms of Uchikawa and moved there from Tokyo to open his bar, the "BRDIGEć»BAR". We follow Stephen's story as he attempts to become the second bridge that connects the Uchikawa community to the rest of the world!
Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!
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