Every autumn, people from across Japan flock to a large observation area about 1,600 meters above sea level in the mountainous village of Achi, Nagano Prefecture. The picture-postcard views include forests of vibrant autumn leaves, starry skies and a sea of clouds. Many visitors arrive in the wee hours so they can reach the summit and watch the morning sunrise above the horizon - often making a wish as the new day dawns. For 3 days, we asked people why they come here and what is going through their minds as they soak up the views.
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Chasing Dreams in a Shared Office Space Toothy Smiles and Dental Woes: A 24-Hour Dentist's Office A Toast to Life Episode 4 Akihabara: Infatuated with Electronics Episode 6 Big Fish, Big Dreams Spilling the Beans at a Coffee Stall From Gang Ties to Business Suits 10-Year Milestones in Bikers' Life Journeys Mountain Views, Life Insights Climbing the Walls of Life Inside Japan's Largest Freight Terminal Osaka Castle Park: The Park That Never Sleeps Finding Solace at Inokashira Park Tanabata Wishes at a Tokyo Temple Muscle and Bustle: A 24-Hour Gym in Tokyo Small Wedding Stories Tokyo Taxi Oasis Episode 20 A 400K Survival Run in Okinawa Home for the Holidays: A Supermarket in Fukushima Episode 23 Episode 24 Episode 25 Episode 26
Chasing Dreams in a Shared Office Space Toothy Smiles and Dental Woes: A 24-Hour Dentist's Office A Toast to Life Episode 4 Akihabara: Infatuated with Electronics Episode 6 Big Fish, Big Dreams Spilling the Beans at a Coffee Stall From Gang Ties to Business Suits 10-Year Milestones in Bikers' Life Journeys Mountain Views, Life Insights Climbing the Walls of Life Inside Japan's Largest Freight Terminal Osaka Castle Park: The Park That Never Sleeps Finding Solace at Inokashira Park Tanabata Wishes at a Tokyo Temple Muscle and Bustle: A 24-Hour Gym in Tokyo Small Wedding Stories Tokyo Taxi Oasis Episode 20 A 400K Survival Run in Okinawa Home for the Holidays: A Supermarket in Fukushima Episode 23 Episode 24 Episode 25 Episode 26