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The Michinoku Trail of Hope: 11 Years after Great East Japan Earthquake

The Michinoku Coastal Trail reveals both the grand nature of Japan's Tohoku region and the struggles of people to recover from the 2011 earthquake. The 1,000 kilometer path connects 4 prefectures along the Pacific coast, between Aomori and Fukushima. Join Canadian actor Kyle Card on a trek across the trail as he meets residents and ponders what the future may hold for the region and the country.

English
  • Originally Aired March 12, 2022
  • Runtime 49 minutes
  • Created October 22, 2025 by
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  • Modified October 22, 2025 by
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