In case you were wondering, yes I’m still captivated by all things Japan. The marvelously atmospheric video below was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film Princess Mononoke. Last year, director Steve Atkins took a hike through Yakushima’s forest, which is known to be inhabited by spirits. That walk resulted in this remarkable film of a moss-covered wooded landscape with ancient cedars in abundance.  The haunting soundtrack is  Rob Martland .

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