Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.
Released: Apr 11, 2014
Runtime: 79 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Takeshi Kitano, Shinnyo Kawai, Kengo Kuma, Mitsuo Ogawa, Genmyo Ohno, Masaru Tanaka
Crew: Masaaki Miyazawa (Director), Naoki Tachikawa (Sound Director), Masaaki Miyazawa (Director of Photography), Ryuji Miyajima (Editor), Yusuke Kamata (Writer), Yusuke Kamata (Producer)