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513 Episode
Journeys in Japan - Season 13 Episode 12 Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga (2024)
The Ariake Sea borders lies in the northwest of Kyushu, bordering on 4 prefectures: Nagasaki, Saga, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. Its huge tidal range, as much as 6 meters, is the largest in Japan. Low tide reveals massive mudflats stretching out some 7 kilometers from the shore. This ecosystem is home to some very unusual creatures, and since the old days it has provided a rich bounty of seafood for the local people. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, we explore this unique environment, its history and culture.
- Country : Japan
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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