---
title: 'The Story of Yanagawa''s Canals (1987)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Isao Takahata'
released: '1987-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 167
genres:
  - 'Documentary'
countries:
  - 'Japan'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-story-of-yanagawas-canals-1987'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094345/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987)

1987 · 167 min · Documentary · Japan

Original title: 柳川堀割物語

## Synopsis

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals  is a 1987 live-action animated documentary directed by Isao Takahata and originally broadcast on NHK. The film details the history of the city of Yanagawa, Fukuoka and its inhabitant's struggle to preserve its signature canals from the devastating effects of water pollution.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Isao Takahata](https://cinepixo.com/people/isao-takahata)
- **Screenplay:** [Isao Takahata](https://cinepixo.com/people/isao-takahata)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Michio Mamiya](https://cinepixo.com/people/michio-mamiya)
- **Producer:** [Hayao Miyazaki](https://cinepixo.com/people/hayao-miyazaki)

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