Cycle Around Japan · SEASON 9
Gunma - An Unstoppable Energy
Episode 6 · 2022-06-11

- Documentary
Episode overview
In early spring, Australian cyclist Zac Reynolds rides through Gunma Prefecture. Starting from the capital Maebashi, he sees a 5th century ritual atop an ancient king's burial mound before cycling up the Tone River to Itakura, famous for its catfish. In Kanna-town, he meets a master blacksmith whose hand-crafted blades are in demand nationwide. Finally, in the mountain village of Nanmoku, he talks with a young man revitalizes the area backed by the encouragement and advice of its energetic elderly inhabitants.
45 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. Saitama Traditions - Tokyo's Scenic Neighbor2022-01-08
2. Selfie Ride in Iwate: A Home Away From Home2022-01-14
3. Tokyo to Chiba - Finding Art along the Way2022-02-12
4. Mie – A Cultural Crossroads2022-03-12
5. Tokushima - Where Teamwork Runs Deep2022-05-14
6. Gunma - An Unstoppable Energy2022-06-11
7. Fukui: The Strength to Succeed2022-07-08
8. Okayama - Sunshine and Smiles2022-08-13
9. Into the Kyoto Countryside2022-09-09
10. Fukushima - Taking Life Day by Day2022-10-08
11. The Old Hokuriku Kaido: Exploring a Forgotten Highway2022-12-10