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Wildlife series. In-depth stories of incredible animals with award-winning photography.

BBC Two's classic wildlife series which tells in-depth stories of incredible animals, featuring award-winning photography in some of the most extraordinary places in the world.

Natural World; 2006-2007; Satoyama: Japan's Secret Watergarden

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Natural World: 2006-2007: Satoyama: Japan's Secret Watergarden

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27/07/2006

Satoyama: Japan's Secret Watergarden

2006-2007

BBC Two - Natural World, 2006-2007, Satoyama: Japan's Secret Watergarden

Following the life an old fisherman who lives in the rural heart of Japan.

Documentary following 83-year-old fisherman Sangoro Tanaka, who lives in Satoyama, a landscape of lakes, rivers and a rich variety of wildlife.

In the heart of rural Japan lies Satoyama, a landscape of lakes and rivers home to an incredible variety of fish, water birds, snakes and dragonflies. This poetic documentary follows 83-year-old fisherman Sangoro Tanaka, who lives according to an ancient way of life that has much to teach the world about sustainable living.

Natural World: 2006-2007

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