DOCUMENTARY
Happiest Meal on the Mountains
DOCUMENTARY
2016
30 mins Episode(s): 1
japanese
Japanese
This program takes a look at the famous anti-aging village in Nagano Prefecture, called Takayama. With its rich scenery and the villagers' methods of coexisting with nature, it has been recognized as one of the Biosphere Reserves (Eco Park) by UNESCO. This documentary follows the ordinary lives of its residents, and reveals the secrets behind what it means to be "living richly". Through viewing this program, viewers will rediscover valuable lessons that the advanced modern age has almost forgotten.
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