Road to the North (2025)

Mackay-based journalist Fergus Gregg travels through northern Japan, retracing the historic paths of the master of haiku, poet Matsuo Basho.

• Documentary
• History

After nearly three years living in Japan, Fergus Gregg finds himself struggling to bid farewell to this beautiful country. On a journey tracing the path of his hero, the poet Matsuo Basho, Fergus decides to trek the northern landscapes of Tohoku. As he travels, he encounters more than he bargained for - facing setbacks, meetings with traditional hunter-gathers, and dances at northern Japan's largest Summer festival. Join Fergus Gregg on his 'Road to the North'.

Release date

January 22, 2025

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

English

Director

Jason English

Status

Released