We meet French Ludovic Touitou who prepares for a traditional ocean fishing boat race in Okinawa, and Filipino Fjord Santos who plans and directs fireworks displays in Daisen, Akita Prefecture.
Ludo plans unique tours for visitors from abroad to experience the authentic Okinawan lifestyle.
One of the few remaining sabani crafters, Oshiro Kiyoshi teaches Ludo about the small wooden boat’s appeal.
Ludo mans the rudder of a sabani boat in a 35-km race from a remote Okinawan island to the main island.
Though the firework displays Fjord plans differ with every event, they always amaze the audience.
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