Blessings from the Mountains

The World Heritage site of Nikko is about 140 kilometers north of Tokyo. With historic temples and shrines set in beautiful natural surroundings, it is one of Japan's most popular scenic destinations. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, we venture beyond Nikko to a small hamlet. The residents here have worshipped the mountains since ancient times, creating an original culture in harmony with nature. Our reporter, JJ, discovers generations of wisdom based on the blessings of nature. This is a story of the people who live in sacred mountains.