The modern-day plant hunter in Japan tells the story of plants
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Centuries ago, European botanists risked their lives exploring exotic plants across Asia, particularly in China, to bring back home in the name of science. These people were often referred to as plant hunters. Our correspondent Mayu Yoshida had a chance to meet with a modern-day Japanese plant hunter, who builds gardens with unique plant species he’s collected from all over the world. Check out this video for Seijun Nishihata's story.