Max Maconachy sets off on a mountain bike for a journey around Mount Aso, a volcanic area in the center of Kyushu, southwestern Japan. Traveling by mountain bike is the perfect way to explore this dynamic landscape, because you can feel the power of the volcanoes. He also meets people who live in this area.

Lana Bergmann is a huge fan of sakura or cherry blossoms, which are a symbol of spring in Japan. Since cherry trees in areas along the Seto Inland Sea bloom earlier than in many other parts of Japan due to the mild climate, she heads there in pursuit of famous cherry blossom sites. She wants to explore the Japanese passion for the pink petals.

Bene continues on the third stage of her pilgrimage, through Ehime Prefecture. At a temple in the north of Uwajima City, she finds a small prayer house dedicated especially to animals. Bene discovers that all living, even plants, beings can become Buddha. Walking the pilgrimage route alone, Bene discovers the natural beauty of the area and has many encounters with the local people. She also talks with other pilgrims, to shed light on the question she has been asking herself: "What drives people to set out on such an arduous journey?"