Our stage this time is in the suburbs of Sapporo, a metropolis with a population of about 2 million. A British cycling guide enjoys cycling through the countryside and along the coast in the refreshing June weather. He is a seasoned cyclist who has been enjoying cycling tours in Hokkaido Prefecture for over 30 years. Every year, he rides close to 15 thousand kilometers. Taking advantage of his healthy legs, he fully enjoys the charm of Hokkaido in early summer, when the scenery changes daily. There is a lot of excitement that can only be encountered on a bicycle trip.

Our stage this time is the 126km-long Shiribetsu River and its many tributaries flowing through the Niseko area in western Hokkaido Prefecture, where we enjoy fly fishing in early summer. Surrounded by rich nature, the spring-fed river is a paradise for mountain stream fish such as Landlocked Masu Salmon, White-spotted Char and Rainbow Trout. A French fishing guide visited this place to challenge the fish here with his own flies at various fishing points such as gentle streams and stream pools.

In this episode, a Canadian-born veteran canoeist will take a two-day trip down the Teshio River, which flows through the wilderness of northern Hokkaido Prefecture, with his wife. There are no dams blocking the river from its mouth to around 158km, and the river offers a wide range of rapids and gentle currents, making it a great place to experience the joy of canoeing. The middle reaches of the river are particularly thrilling, with a series of rapids and riffles. A husband, who has been canoeing for 30 years, works closely with his wife to clear many difficult sections while enjoying the river.