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The top autumn foliage spot in Tokyo is now at its peak.

The Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo's Minato Ward,

lined with about 150 gingko trees,

turns into a golden tunnel

when about 80% of them change color and reach their peak.

Many tourists from overseas also visit

the ginkgo tree-lined streets to see the beautifully colored gingko trees.

It is also known as a famous spot for autumn foliage in the city center.

Excuse me.

This is Kumasou Transportation.

Are these three items correct?

Thank you very much. Excuse me.

What's happening?

- Life is... - Best.

- Why is that? - I Am...

- To eat. - Fresh.

- Oh no. - We're done for.

Yoko?

Yoko.

I'm Shigeru, your Cousin.

Yoko, are you there?

Yoko?

Yoko, are you there?

It's been a while.

I was asked by Rie to contact her older sister because she can't get in touch with you.

My phone has broken.

Hm?

My phone broke yesterday.

You know,

Actually...

Uncle passed away yesterday.

Uncle passed away yesterday due to acute aortic dissection.

I don't know.

He had a crack in his aorta and collapsed.

It seems he had already lost consciousness when he was taken to the hospital.

He fought for half a day,

but he passed away last night.

The funeral will be tomorrow.

Rie will be the chief mourner.

You should come along too.

I'm heading to Aomori now, so come along with me.

We'll probably arrive before night.

Rie is asking to bring her older sister back with her.

Do you have mourning clothes? Well, it's sudden.

Even if you don't have them, we can figure something out once we get home.

Just pack what you need for the trip and come down.

Alright, I'll be waiting downstairs.

Yoko.

Yoko?

Hey... I'm coming in.

Let's go.

Where's your wallet?

Where's your phone?

If your phone is broken, is it okay?

It must be shocking for you, but pull yourself together.

Right?

Let's go, come on, stand up.

It's not good if you don't properly bid farewell to your dad.

Right?

I'll stay with you.

Is it a shock?

I just can't believe it.

Get on the back sit.

Here.

Do you know about this story, Yoko-san?

Yoko-san, It's Grandpa Akira

He's already gone from this world.

Haru?

Grandpa Akira...

Every time these kids go back to Aomori, they meet up with Uncle.

I still don't know how to explain it well, I'm having trouble understanding.

Prius, Sienta, Aqua.

Truck, truck!

Haru, have Kaito drink barley tea.

- I'm Going to take a nap. - Okay.

Ms. Yoko, I'm sorry it's noisy at a time like this.

If you need anything, please feel free to let me know.

Corolla Fielder, bike.

Kaito, come on, drink.

- Honda N-Box. - Hey, drink.

It's a mixer truck with a car carrier. I'll overtake it, wait, vroom!

- Mom, Kaito, lsnt drinking. - Crane truck.

- Fit, FJ Cruiser. - I don't know anymore!

Quietly, with a silver-colored belly bent at midday

a single fish passed overhead on the head.

- Clammbon is dead. - Bus, police car.

Yoko?

Yoko?

Do you remember? This song.

A white bouquet.

Didn't Uncle used to sing it often?

Long chestnut-colored hair.

The wind gently envelops.

The maiden holds a white bouquet to her chest.

Long chestnut-colored hair.

The wind gently envelops.

What, aren't you dead?

Yes, Haru-chan, get off.

Alright... alright Yes, yes, yes.

Oh, wow, skillful.

What's so funny? Did you buy this when you came?

Ah, make sure to hold onto it properly.

Oh, did he fall asleep? Did he fall asleep?

Did he fall asleep, or is he awake?

Heave-ho, there you go...

No, no, don't run. You don't need to run, you don't need to run!

I told you not to run...

I'm sorry, I'm sorry...

It's dangerous, so hold onto it properly.

Kaito, wait!

Ah, Haru-chan, go ahead and take it.

Huh, mom, wait!

Ah! Ah, sorry!

- Oh, Kaito! - Mom!

I've been here before.

I've seen photos taken with this sign before.

Maybe on the way back from Grandma's house.

Every year, family trip, We went by car, but you know

when it got stuck in traffic, Dad would quickly get frustrated and angry.

Just because Rie and I sang a song together, He said it was noisy.

He didn't need to express it in such a noisy manner.

I was so excited, but the joyful mood was instantly spoiled.

Those moments were truly the worst.

In general, it's terrible to say 'noisy' to a child.

Thinking about it now, I truly realize how rude it was.

Sigh... what is it?

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

- Let's hurry. - Right.

Okay, Haru-chan, hop on the back And take off this jacket.

Alright, come come come.

Yes, yes, I'll close it.

Sit, sit.

- Yes. - Oh, it's Shigeru.

Hey, did you hear from Yoko?

Rie-chan's older sister, the eldest daughter...

Yes, Yoko.

I mentioned it to Aunt Akko earlier,

Yoko's phone might break, So she might contact you there.

So, because Yoko might call,

If that happens, please tell her I'll be waiting at Tomonobe Service Area.

Tomonobe Service Area.

Yes, okay, please.

After confirming the number, once again...

Tohoku Central Expressway.

Traffic congestion on and off for 3 kilometers from Soma Interchange to Kuwabara Junction.

I have conveyed it from the Tomonobe area of the Jōban Expressway.

Oh, I'm hungry.

- For now, the soft cream is... - Oh, that's nice, that's nice.

- Ah, I want to eat this. - Huh? What, what?

Excuse me.

I want to go to Aomori, could you give me a ride?

Ah, sorry.

- Huh, isn't it gross? - No way.

If you had the navigation on, We wouldn't have gotten lost.

It has nothing to do with navigation.

Why can't you turn it on? I don't understand the reason.

Isn't it pointless to have it on the car?

I want to go to Aomori, could you give me a ride?

Huh, what?

- Oh, to Aomori... - Huh... Yes?

I want to go to Aomori, could you give me a ride.

What?

You're mumbling, I don't understand what you're saying.

- You're scared, aren't you? - Shut up.

I want to go to Aomori.

I w... want to go, but could you give me a ride?

Aomori... I want to go,

On the way... I want to go all the way to Aomori,

Even if it's just part of the way Could you give me a ride?

Is it okay... yeah? I want to go to Aomori,

If it's okay, just partway Could you give me a ride?

What is it?

I want to go to Aomori,

Could you give me a ride? Um... even just partway is fine.

- Alright. - Huh?

It's now 1:52 PM This is IBE traffic information.

Japan Road Traffic Information Center, Aoki-san, please.

Yes, I will report it. On the Shuto Expressway's Misato Line,

There is a 6-kilometer traffic jam

From Kappin in the up direction To Misato Junction.

On the Jōban Expressway, on the downhill side near Hitachi Interchange,

The shoulder is restricted Due to a broken-down vehicle

Resulting in a congestion of about 500 meters.

Are you fine with traffic jam?

Near Iwaki Interchange, Due to construction,

The travel lanes are restricted, Resulting in a 1-kilometer congestion.

The Hokkantō Road (Iwakura Road) is running smoothly.

Here's the situation on the local roads. On Route 6, going downhill towards Hitachi.

- She isn't there. - I see.

Shr might have taken a highway bus or something.

Yeah...

Or maybe... a train or something?

I give up.

Do you want me to take over driving?

No...

It doesn't matter whether I go there or not.

Anyway, I probably don't understand anything anymore.

Hey.

Dad, You gave up on me once, didn't you?

I understand everything about what you thought about me.

At that time too, at that time too, I was hurt.

You probably don't remember, but.

I haven't forgive you yet.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

I'm not your driver, you know.

The seat next to me is empty.

I bought it thinking I would eat it later,

But I bought a bit too much. If you'd like, please eat it.

I was working at a local design company,

But you know, the president embezzled company funds And fled during the night.

I end up Suddenly unemployed.

He was truly useless and incompetent,

but I never expected him to run away at night.

Since there was no other choice, I got introduced by an acquaintance

and went for an interview at a company in Tokyo. I'm on my way back now.

I think I'll probably get hired, but if I do get hired,

it'll bring up new problems.

It looks like I might be separated from my child.

I didn't hear they says they absolutely don't want to move.

My mother lives nearby, but if we move, my kid insists on commuting to school from there.

They're already in middle school, so I thought they might start understanding

things like their parents' circumstances, but I was wrong.

Rather, they're tough.

Do you have any children?

No, I don't.

Are you married?

No, I'm not.

Never?

Why not?

You've gone quiet.

Are you not comfortable talking about yourself?

I'm sorry...

You don't need to apologize. Everyone is different.

But for me, it's impossible.

I can't imagine a life without a husband or children.

It's just between us.

A service area like the one we saw earlier.

I really can't stand those kinds of places.

It's overflowing with happy people, isn't it?

Buy some hot dogs or local specialties and have a blast!

Here we are, working so hard, and yet they're frolicking without a care!

Just watching them makes me irritated, you know?

They're being too lively; I wish they would just meet with an accident or something.

You also think the same way, don't you?

Well, no...

Liar.

You're secretly thinking that, aren't you?

You definitely think so, don't you?

It's fine, anyway; since it's a once-in-a-lifetime connection,

let it all out release all the accumulated toxicity.

Talking about it made me feel better.

Thank you.

- Did that offer some relief? - Yes.

Yes?

Could you lend me some money, please?

Huh... Yes?

Um... Right now, I only have 2,432 yen.

Um, I can't even afford to take the train, and I'm in a bit of trouble.

I will definitely pay it back.

So...

You started talking suddenly as we're parting ways.

You're in trouble.

I'm sorry, but I don't have any cash on me right now.

Seriously, I bought some bread earlier, so my wallet is empty.

Could you withdraw some from an ATM or something over there?

This place is just for a bathroom break, so it's probably impossible.

Okay, I understand. In that case...

Take care, okay?

Goodbye!

Thank you.

Huh?

I'm sorry, it's our first meeting, and I'm already asking for a favor.

But, aren't you scared here?

Doesn't it seem like it's about to pop out at any moment?

Entered, thinking it was impossible for sure, but now, already at the limit.

Excuse me, are you there?

- Here I am. - Ah... good.

Looks like Rie, doesn't it?

Huh? What do you mean?

- It's nothing. - Huh? What do you mean?

Are you okay?

It was a big spider.

Thank you. Go ahead.

Oh, there's a spider.

I'll be waiting.

Here, as a token of gratitude.

Thank you.

It seems we both got off at the wrong place, didn't we?

It's too desolate, and no cars are coming at all.

I'm sorry.

Oh, I see.

You want to go to Aomori, right?

So then...

Arrange this like this.

Anyway, to the north!

Isn't it good to be easy to understand?

No cars are coming at all.

It's getting cold, isn't it?

Ah, it's here.

It's cold...

Ah~ Oh, um, sorry. Sorry, sorry.

Huh?

We are hitchhiking.

If it's okay, could you perhaps Give us a ride part of the way.

Wouldn't you?

- No, wait.. - No, really,

Just by giving us a ride, Absolutely, we won't cause any trouble or anything.

In this area, no cars are coming at all, making it difficult to move around.

- Even until the next service area or something like that, - Hey, what?

Could we give them a ride?

Sorry, well.

They've already left, huh..

No one is coming.

Will we be left behind here for our whole lives, I wonder.

Prepared... Start!

After running for the first time in a while, my body feels heavy.

I did track and field until middle school.

Despite how it may seem, I actually made it quite far in the prefectural championships.

I was almost at the national competition

but since I quit high school, I haven't been exercising

and my condition has seriously deteriorated.

When people start slacking off, it really doesn't work out, huh.

Yes!

It feels good!

It warms you up quite a bit. How about you, Yoko-san?

I'm okay.

Come on, no one is watching you.

Sigh... there you go.

Well then.

Human hot pack!

Warm up.

Why are you doing something like this?

It doesn't seem like you're in financial trouble.

I wonder why?

- You're quite sensitive. - Stop it.

No!

I'm sorry.

But...

I think it's impossible no matter how much we talk.

I'm sorry.

- What if you layer it on top? - Like this?

Seriously, isn't your footing a bit off?

No, it's impossible at this point. As expected.

Why not just lift and get on as you are?

Well, isn't it heavy? And Sendai is far.

Yeah. Well, if it's just one person, it should work somehow.

I'm sorry. Thank you.

Is it really okay for me to get on?

Because you can't stay here alone, right?

Oh, no... no, but...

You're scared, right?

Right.

Thank you very much.

Yes.

Um... sorry for being late.

Um... I'm Yoko.

Yoko? Where are you now? Did you meet Shigeru?

Um, Rie is...

Rie is resting now.

Since yesterday, she's has been sleeping by your dad side the whole time.

Yoko, you were surprised too, it was sudden.

I heard you haven't been home for a long time, right?

Rie can handle everything, so don't worry.

She has truly become a responsible adult.

I was surprised.

When your daughters grew up so well,

I'm sure your father was very proud too.

Anyway, be careful and come back.

The burial is tomorrow at 12 o'clock.

As per tradition, there will be a wake after the cremation.

I'd like to meet before the burial.

Do you think you can make it by 12 o'clock?

Yoko, where are you now?

Is Aomori your hometown?

Oops... does it seem like I shouldn't have asked?

Is there some special circumstance or something?

I'm doing you a favor by giving you a ride, so at least answer my question.

My father passed away...

I understand.

It's sad, isn't it?

I understand. I also lost my father a few years ago.

You know, I'm thinking of revisiting the place I visited for a story 10 years ago.

I wrote an article titled 'Japan: Confirming Bonds'

and I received an award from the Shinonome Newspaper, know anything about it?

Since then, I've been a writer all along.

After 10 years have passed, I thought I'd ask how your heart has changed.

Sadness

There's also a part where time can resolve it, right?

Tell me your story too.

On the way to the place I covered 10 years ago

I picked up a woman

who lost her father while hitchhiking and gave her a ride in the passenger seat.

I think I understand your sadness.

I'm sorry... I'm sleepy.

Here you go.

Tsk, I see...

Are you awake?

It's fine.

I'm thinking of deciding how far I'll take you.

Are you going to Aomori?

If we speed on the highway, it shouldn't take that much time, I think.

I can take you to your destination if you'd like. Hmph.

It's annoying to negotiate every time, isn't it?

Don't act up!

You have trouble with social interactions, don't you?

You're nervous and can't make eye contact with people.

That's why I told you not to act up.

Yeah, if you really hate it that much, it's okay to go back to where you were.

You've come this far, but it's disappointing, isn't it?

By just doing something enjoyable without talking to anyone,

you can easily reach your destination,

Hence there's nothing wrong about it.

You can decide.

It feels like you've experienced this kind of negotiation before, right?

Isn't it fine? Because you're an adult.

It's personal freedom.

Oh no...

Hello. Thank you for taking care of me

Yes~ Yes, I'm already near the place I'm covering for my report.

Oh... huh? Wasn't that deadline today?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Yes, um... I'll send it by email today, yes.

Yes, um, at 2... um, in about 3 hours.

Oh, yes, two hours later is fine, yes.

It's mostly done already, yes.

Ah... Of course, yes.

Well then, I look forward to working with you again.

- Yes, see you later then. - Yes, excuse me.

I'm sorry, but...

Wait, hold on...

Huh, what are you angry about?

I didn't mean to pressure you, okay?

You chose this yourself, right? Don't forget that, okay?

You wanted me to ride you to Aomori.

So you used your own body for that, didn't you?

Because an unexpected accident happened,

it can't be helped, right?

I guess we've come this far.

Go somewhere else.

Get out of here.

Don't come! Don't come!

No way!

What are you doing?

Stop it! Stop! No!

No way!

Ow, it hurts!

It hurts.

It hurts.

Cold.

It's cold.

It hurts.

It hurts.

It's painful.

- Hey, look, it's not time yet. - Look it's coming.

- The car is coming. - I know, I understand.

Look, look, they're keep coming.

It's so noisy, this.

Look, there's still more.

- Alright... - I... Now now now, yes.

Where are you from?

Where were you born?

It's Aomori.

Well then, a homecoming?

Yes.

Are you in a hurry?

Ah... that's right.

I also have a son at home,

but he never comes back at all.

After the earthquake, I went to talk to Him many times about living together,

but if he kept refusing, I must have made him feel uncomfortable.

Hey, is the beer chilled?

Huh? If we have the one from before, it should be chilled.

When do you mean by 'before'?

'Before' mean 'before.'

Don't mess around.

Here, it's like looking forward to just one drink after a day's work.

Oh, my bad. Could you remove the plastic bag there?

Oh, it's fine. It's so cold, I just wanted to warm up a bit.

- Is it okay? - Oh, one more thing.

It has to be ice-cold; otherwise, I don't like it.

Hmph, you're saying childish things again.

Really... quit drinking in the morning already.

There we go, hmmm, huh?

Which one is better, I wonder... This one, perhaps?

As I thought, it's this one.

Alright.

You've been told by the doctor to refrain from it, haven't you?

Why not make it a rest day for your liver?

Hey, after working that much

even tap water tastes delicious.

Don't mess around.

After all, water is just water.

You can't underestimate the water quality these days.

Water is just doing its best.

Oh, amazing.

U~ oh, squeeze, squeeze.

That's delicious.

Congra...

I'm expressing concern about Dad's health.

Well... if that's the case, you should have said that from the beginning.

So, about that

talking about water and this and that.

What did you think I meant?

There we go.

Oh, it's almost ready, so wait a little.

Ah, there we go.

Oh... I'm sorry for disturbing early in the morning.

These are vegetables from our garden

If you'd like, please try eating them.

Is it cold? Is it hot?

Mmm, how is it?

Well... I'm fine.

Should I open the window, just a little bit?

Oh... it hurts, it hurts.

No, it hurts.

After passing 70, the body starts to feel worn out, huh.

That and... age...

You need to be more careful, you know.

Huh?

Getting into the car of someone you don't know

It's dangerously reckless, isn't it?

- Good morning, Shizue. - Yes.

Hey, could you accept this?

I'm always sorry. Thank you very much.

No, are you heading to work now?

I'm helping with cleaning up in Sendai.

Well, Sendai.

Hey, could you do me a favor?

What is it?

There's a woman over there who wants to go to Aomori

Do you think you could give her a ride at least part of the way?

Hitchhiking? Totally fine with me.

Really? Oh, that's great.

It's cold, use this.

Oh... thank you very much. And then.

Oh, these are leggings.

Eat this and that together.

Hey, I made these for ourselves

- They're just rice balls, though. - Thank you for the meal.

Um... uh... is it okay if we shake hands?

Of course.

Oh, your hands are cold. Poor thing.

There, there. Are you warmed up?

Oh... huh, me too?

Ah, yes.

Huh, oh, um, take care, okay?

You're very glad, right?

It's been several decades since I held the hand of a young woman.

Noisy, this.

Please take care of yourself.

I also lived in Tokyo.

Is your hometown here?

No, my hometown is Himeji.

I saw an article about Tohoku 10 years ago and came as a volunteer.

At that time, I was a college student though.

After that, I started to commute frequently from Tokyo.

Then, I became close with the Kinoshita couple and other people from Tomioka Town.

Before I knew it,

I started to think that maybe this place is my hometown.

Not exactly hometown, but more like a place to live, I guess.

So, I relocated here since last year and I'm running a general store.

Excuse me, in Aomori…

Yes…

Um, excuse me, um, I'm hitchhiking…

I'm sorry, I'm going in the different direction.

Take care.

Um, excuse me,

- Um, excuse me, um, I'm hitchhiking to Aomori. - Dai-chan.

Inland areas of Iwate Prefecture were covered with clouds in the morning

There were places where snow fell, but the weather is improving

There are sunny intervals at this time.

Later on, the sunny area will expand further

The sun will reach a wide area.

As the air becomes drier, please be careful with fire handling.

Along the mountains, the sky will be mostly cloudy,

but the weather is unlikely to significantly deteriorate.

The highest temperatures are expected to be lower than yesterday in many areas.

The forecast is 4 degrees for Morioka, 6 degrees for Miyako, and 5 degrees for Ōfunato.

The height of waves at sea is expected to be 2 meters, increasing to 2.5 meters later.

The high tide time for the rest of today is

Kuji is at 16:36 with a tide level of 142 centimeters.

Miyako is at 16:50 with a tide level of 144 centimeters.

Kamaishi is at 17:00 with a tide level of 148 centimeters.

Ōfunato is at 16:58 with a tide level of 147 centimeters.

Tomorrow, as it will be gently covered by a high-pressure system, it will generally be sunny.

The wind also seems to be gradually calming down. The day after tomorrow, there will be many clouds.

Um, excuse me... I'm hitchhiking. Could you give me a ride part of the way?

Hello.

I'm hitchhiking, but only part of the way...

Um, excuse me, excuse me.

Could you give me a ride to Aomori, please?

Excuse me, I'm in a hurry, so just part of the way is fine.

What's going on... I'm sorry for the trouble!

I'm scared, but please.

Ah, here, take this.

Um, could I get a ride to Aomori, please?

Sorry to interrupt suddenly,

Um, please, could I get a ride?

- Huh, what's going on? Stop it, enough. - Come on, let's go, leave it.

Aomori... Aomori!

Aren't you going back to Aomori!?

Then what is it! Please!

Go hit on someone else!

But... but I won't make it in time, you know!

- Can you move? - I asked you for a ride, didn't I?

- Cut it out already! - Why! Why!

I'll call the police!

Why!

I have to do it.

Excuse me, um, is anyone going towards Aomori?

I'm hitchhiking.

If anyone is going in the same direction, please!

Yes.

Thank you for giving me a ride.

No problem.

Can I talk to you about something personal?

- It's a boring story, but - Yes.

Excuse me.

My father lives in Aomori,

but he passed away the day before yesterday.

I hadn't seen my father for 20 years.

As for me...

It's all my fault.

I had a path I wanted to pursue,

so I went against my family's wishes and ran away from home.

But it didn't go well.

I realized it's still too difficult for me,

maybe soon.

I had noticed something.

But unless I make something tangible, I can't go home.

Halfway giving up, I continued sluggishly.

Even when my family contacted me out of concern,

I would just rebel or ignore them.

But then, I realized.

Even though everyone around me struggled and persevered,

absorbing various experiences and building up various things.

I've been running away all this time without making that kind of effort.

A lot of things have become irreparable.

It's already beyond repair.

So...

I feel like I have nothing.

And then,

I became unable to talk to people properly.

When I left home at 18...

My father was 42...

I'm the same age as my father now.

It's just too... It went by in the blink of an eye.

My father...

Even when I hear that my father died,

I can't believe it, or rather, it doesn't feel real.

But...

If I wanted to hold his hand one more time...

I feel sad.

I feel pathetic about myself.

But, but...

In my own way,

I'll try to accept my father's death.

Now I can finally think about it.

I've been able to come this far hitchhiking because of so many people's help.

I would have never made it alone.

I'm truly grateful.

So I want to say it from the bottom of my heart to both of you.

Please let me say it.

Thank you for giving me a ride despite me being like this.

My older brother says he can take you part of the way.

It's not a car, though.

Thank you very much.

No problem.

They're waiting for funeral procession.

Dad has been waiting for you.

Yoko.

Waiting inside.