Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情 (1980)

In the early 1980s, filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi traveled the 20,000-kilometer Shimonoseki Strait route to explore Japan's culture and people. This documentary TV program, "Ii Tabi Challenge 20,000km Shimonoseki Kaido - Tabi no Hyogen" (A Good Journey Challenging 20,000 km Shimonoseki Strait - The Expressions of Travel), examines the unique people and places along the route. Obayashi captures both the peaceful countryside and lively cities, sharing stories from the locals he meets. He explores themes of tradition, innovation, and environmentalism, revealing the distinct ways travel is experienced in this fascinating region.