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J-Trip Plan S03 E11 Outdoor Adventures on a Pristine River & A Museum Dedicated to a Kimono Master

Overview

Our reporter travels along the Shimanto River, which flows through Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku island, one of Japan's few pristine rivers. He gets tourist information on the area from the michi-no-eki roadside stations, savors the local flavors, and enjoys rafting, cycling and other outdoor activities. Also, our local correspondent visits a museum which focuses on stunning masterpieces by a kimono master, who revived an age-old dying technique in pursuit of the innate beauty of these robes.