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Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy

S04 E01 • Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 • Jan 8 • 28m

On this edition of "Journeys in Japan" we visit the southwestern foot of Yatsugatake, a chain of mountains extending 30 kilometers from north to south on the border of Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures.

Winter Bliss in Takayama

S04 E02 • Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 • Jan 22 • 28m

Our destination is Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. Our reporter Charles Glover discovers the city's traditions by sightseeing on foot.

Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura

S04 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 • Jan 29 • 28m

The city of Kamakura lies just south of Tokyo. From around 800 years ago, it was the capital of the samurai generals who ruled Japan. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Rosa Yum explores Kamakura when the autumn foliage is at its most beautiful, and visits several of the ancient religious sites in the city.

Namahage New Year's Rite

S04 E04 • Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 • Feb 5 • 28m

On this "Journeys in Japan" our reporter Deborah Ten experiences the rings in the New Year in northern Japan. She visits Oga Peninsula, in Akita Prefecture, to see an unusual New Year's Eve rite. During the folk ritual, known as namahage, demon-like incarnations of the mountain gods go from home to home in the Oga area.

Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey

S04 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 • Feb 19 • 28m

This week we journey to the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter to discover the area's majestic nature.

Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea

S04 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 • Feb 26 • 28m

Honjima is one of the Shiwaku group of islands in the Seto Inland Sea, between Japan's mainland Honshu and Shikoku. On this edition of "Journeys in Japan", radio DJ Chris Glenn explores the history and culture of Honjima and discovers handsome townscapes that have changed little for more than a century.

Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2

S04 E07 • Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 • Mar 12 • 28m

The Sanriku Coast of northeastern Japan is a beautiful area with stunning scenery. It was devastated by the great earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. But life is gradually returning to normal and people are rebuilding their communities and their lives. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, JJ returns to visit another stretch of the Sanriku Coast.

Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao

S04 E08 • Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 • Mar 19 • 28m

During the full moon, a special Moonlight Walk is held, giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice monsters.

Discovering Tottori Crafts

S04 E09 • Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 • Mar 26 • 28m

Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the world of Shoya Yoshida's folk crafts.

Nature's Beauty in Microcosm

S04 E10 • Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 • Apr 2 • 28m

Since ancient times, formal gardens have offered a distinctive expression of Japan's traditional aesthetic. Often featuring lush greenery, bodies of water and seemingly random arrangements of rock, these gardens can be viewed as nature in microcosm. Our reporter is Joseph Cali, a designer who has published books on Japanese gardens. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Joseph visits Shikoku. He discovers the beauty of the natural environment - and the way it is reflected in two very contrasting traditional gardens.

Spring Colors of Ibusuki

S04 E11 • Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 • Apr 9 • 28m

In this episode, photogravure artist Peter Miller travels to Ibusuki City, a hot spring town at the southern tip of Kyushu, in search of spring.

A Spiritual Journey in Oita

S04 E12 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 • Apr 16 • 28m

Oita Prefecture, in southwest Japan, is an area with beautiful natural scenery and many sacred sites. It also boasts a remarkable number of Buddhist statues, in out-of-the-way rural locations. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Mark visits Oita Prefecture and visits some important Buddhist sites close to 3 stations along the JR Nippo Main Line.

Jazzy Kobe

S04 E13 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 • Apr 23 • 28m

Our destination is the cosmopolitan city of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Charles Glover discovers its unique culture of jazz. In fact, the city is considered the birthplace of the genre in Japan. Being a prosperous port city, Western fads were introduced early on including jazz, which quickly took off.

Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children

S04 E14 • Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 • Apr 30 • 28m

Close to Tokyo but far from the city, there are great places to visit in Japan if you're traveling with young children. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, the Koivumaa family from Finland - Mikko, Elisa and their children Eero and Eeva - are making a short trip to Minami-Boso, in southern Chiba Prefecture.

The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands

S04 E15 • Tuesday, May 7, 2013 • May 7 • 28m

The Amami Islands are subtropical. Blanketed in dense forests and surrounded by emerald waters, they are located about 400 kilometers from Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. These islands, isolated from the continent long ago by tectonic activity, are full of rare indigenous flora and fauna. But the animals and plants are not the only thing that the forests of Amami have nurtured. They have also shaped a distinctive culture there. One example is the Amami folk song, called Shima-uta. In this edition of Journeys in Japan, Naotomo Umewaka explores the mystical forests of Amami, as well as the music and spirit of the people on the islands.

Textiles from a Royal Tradition

S04 E16 • Tuesday, May 14, 2013 • May 14 • 28m

In the old days, the islands of southwestern Japan (present-day Okinawa Prefecture) formed an independent nation, called the Kingdom of Ryukyu. A vibrant culture flourished in those islands and people lived in harmony with the subtropical climate. Sophisticated textiles were developed as clothing for the royalty and the aristocracy. They were dyed in a style known as bingata. To this day, the vivid colors of bingata fabrics are one of the most beautiful and elegant examples of Okinawan culture. Teodora Vegh came to Okinawa from Hungary 5 years ago to discover the traditional culture and to learn the techniques of bingata dyeing. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Teodora explores the history and long tradition of bingata, and the way it is being adapted and used in contemporary design.

Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean

S04 E17 • Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • May 21 • 28m

Surrounded by pristine water and coral reefs, Ishigaki Island lies at the far southwestern tip of Japan, around 1,900 kilometers from Tokyo. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Teodora Vegh meets with a number of Ishigaki islanders, and finds out about the strong connection the local people feel for the sea.

Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital

S04 E18 • Tuesday, May 28, 2013 • May 28 • 28m

The historic city of Kamakura lies about 1 hour south of Tokyo by train. At the end of the 12th century, Kamakura was chosen to be the administrative capital by the samurai warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Rosa Yum returns to Kamakura to explore the city further.

Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin

S04 E19 • Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 • Jun 4 • 28m

The Kofu Basin, in Yamanashi Prefecture, lies north of Mt. Fuji. In mid-April, when peach flowers blossom, the landscape becomes a carpet of pink. On this edition of "Journeys in Japan," German national Lana Bergmann, who is studying film, visits Kofu when the peach flowers are in full bloom.

Tateyama Peak Experience

S04 E20 • Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 • Jun 11 • 28m

In this edition of Journeys in Japan, musician JJ enjoys the beautiful snowy scenery of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the foremost mountain resorts in Japan.

The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan

S04 E21 • Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 • Jun 18 • 28m

The indigenous Ainu lives in Hokkaido, Japan's most northern main island. Our reporter, Shakuhachi player John Kaizan Neptune, visits the shores of Lake Akan to experience Ainu culture, including its music.

Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps

S04 E22 • Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 • Jun 29 • 28m

Haiku are brief poetic snapshots that encapsulate in a few words the essence of a moment, be it the beauty of nature or just a scene from daily life. This form of poetry, born in Japan, is now becoming known around the world. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, writer and photographer Kit Pancoast Nagamura travels through the north of Japan, following in the footsteps of the 17th century haiku poet Matsuo Basho, who described his journeys in his book, "The Narrow Road to the Deep North".

Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays

S04 E23 • Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 • Jul 2 • 28m

Mt. Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Hakone and Izu are popular resorts near the majestic mountain. Our reporter, American actor Charles Glover, enjoys historical hotels in the area that offers world-class service and cuisine. He savors the serene beauty of a traditional tatami guest room and relaxes in an open-air onsen hot spring surrounded by nature.

Osaka Art Power

S04 E24 • Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 • Jul 9 • 28m

Osaka is a vibrant city, full of warm people. But that is only one aspect of Japan's 3rd largest city. This edition of Journeys in Japan explores Osaka through its art. Our traveler, woodblock printmaker David Bull embarks on a journey to encounter Osaka's beauty from past to present.

Oki Islands

S04 E25 • Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013 • Jul 16 • 28m

The Oki Islands lie in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Shimane Prefecture. For countless centuries, people have lived here along with their cattle, and they have developed a very distinctive culture. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, writer David Chart travels to the Oki Islands, to explore the culture and terrain, and to get a taste of life on these remote islands.

Living with Horses: Hidaka

S04 E26 • Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 • Aug 13 • 28m

The Hidaka area on the southwestern coast of Hokkaido is famous for its racehorses. This is where many of the most famous Japanese racehorses were born, raised and trained. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Daniela Shiga travels to Hidaka to see the way people live alongside horses.

Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen

S04 E27 • Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 • Aug 20 • 28m

Japan's Tsugaru Shamisen is taking off in North America and Europe today. Fans of the lute-type instrument are captivated by its dynamic sound, produced by striking thick strings with a plectrum. On Journeys in Japan, our reporter JJ, visits the heart of Japan's soul music - the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture.

Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping

S04 E28 • Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 • Aug 27 • 28m

The Seto Inland Sea is surrounded by 3 of Japan's 4 main islands - Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. An international art festival called the Setouchi Triennale takes place on several of the 727 islands scattered across the sea. Our traveler this time is documentary film director Soraya Umewaka.

Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature

S04 E29 • Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013 • Sep 3 • 28m

Ise Jingu (Grand Shrine of Ise) is one of the most important and most revered Shinto shrines in all Japan. Founded over 1,300 years ago, it lies in the east of Mie Prefecture, surrounded by unspoiled nature.On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Manjot Bedi explores this majestic power spot, to gain a deeper understanding of its significance and the special energy that can be felt there.

Wonderful Yakushima

S04 E30 • Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013 • Sep 17 • 28m

Yakushima was registered as an UNESCO World Natural Heritage site 20 years ago. Though small, the island has mountains rising more than 1,000 meters. Elevation differences have created a unique climate zone allowing for 1,900 species of flora from subtropical to subalpine. The island also receives significant rainfall; so much so that people joke it rains 35 days a month. Blanketed in primeval forest, Yakushima attracts visitors from all over the world. Our reporter is Peter Skov, a Canadian photographer living in Japan for 12 years. On Journeys in Japan, Peter focuses his lens on Yakushima's primeval forests, its soaring mountains and its sea turtle spawning grounds.

Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari

S04 E31 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 • Sep 24 • 28m

In the 17th century, porcelain known as Imari ware was exported from Japan to Europe despite the country's isolation policy. An elegant style called Kakiemon especially astonished people around the world for its vivid colors on a lustrous white body. Our traveler, Kristina Mar, visits Arita and Imari, where these porcelain pieces originated.

Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura

S04 E32 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 • Oct 1 • 28m

Kasumigaura is the 2nd largest lake in Japan. Just an hour and a half by train from central Tokyo, Lake Kasumigaura is also considered one of the 100 most beautiful places in Japan. Erin Fowler came to Japan from the US 3 years ago, and works as an English teacher at an elementary school in Ibaraki Prefecture. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Erin visits the Kasumigaura area for the first time.

The Festival for the Wind

S04 E33 • Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 • Oct 15 • 28m

For over 300 years, people in the town of Etchu-Yatsuo, in Toyama Prefecture, have held a festival in early September. The 11 local communities get together to hold a traditional festival, called "Owara Kaze no Bon" to pray to the god of the wind for calm weather and bountiful crops. The local people parade through their neighborhoods all night long, dancing to music played on stringed instruments, kokyu and shamisen. Only unmarried men and women up to their age of 25 can take part.

Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama

S04 E34 • Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 • Oct 22 • 28m

Deep in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, not far from the coast of the Sea of Japan, lies the Gokayama region. The traditional architecture and culture of the villages in this area have been carefully preserved to the present day.

The Land of Fire: Kumamoto

S04 E35 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 • Oct 29 • 28m

Kumamoto Prefecture is known as the "Land of Fire", with the active volcano Mt. Aso as its icon. Since ancient times, people have feared the volcano, yet at the same time learned how to live in harmony with it.

Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time

S04 E36 • Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 • Nov 12 • 28m

Kagura is a ritual dance of Shinto, the indigenous faith of Japan. Since ancient times, it has been offered to the gods in thanks for the blessings of nature. In the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture, Kagura has developed independently of other styles. Contemporary dancer, Alessandra Lupi visits a small village to explore the many dimensions of this magical performing art.

Iga Ninja Forest

S04 E37 • Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013 • Nov 19 • 28m

The word "Ninja" is known around the world. But the truth remains shrouded in mystery. This episode of Journeys in Japan features Iga in Mie Prefecture, the birthplace of famous clan of Ninja. Our traveler is William Reed, a master of the Japanese martial art of aikido, from the United States. He meets the descendants of actual Ninja family, learns the traditional skills of stealth that have been passed down the centuries, and explores the real story of the Ninja that lies behind the Hollywood stereotype in a completely new type of trip that combines history and action.

Nostalgic Kawagoe

S04 E38 • Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013 • Nov 26 • 28m

Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture, famous for the Kawagoe Festival with its dazzling floats, is only 30 minutes away by train from the center of Tokyo. On this journey, our traveler, looking for a break from the hustle of his adopted-Tokyo, visits Kawagoe to enjoy the old Edo ambience. This journey fully introduces the attractions of Ko-Edo Kawagoe, near Tokyo.

Celebrating Akita Cedar

S04 E39 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 • Dec 3 • 28m

The cedar trees that are found on the mountainsides of Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, have long been prized for their timber. The slopes where they grow, in the basin of the Yoneshiro River, are considered as one of the 3 most beautiful forests in all Japan. The term "Akita Cedar" can only be used for the trees that have grown naturally in this area and are over 150 years old. Because of the harsh winter climate, these cedars develop slowly, and their timber has a beautiful grain and strength that is not found in cedars from other parts of Japan.

Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

S04 E40 • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 • Dec 10 • 28m

Kiryu City of Gunma Prefecture is renowned for its textile industry. Kiryu Ori is produced using Jacquard looms for intricate, as well as colorful, kimono and obi sash designs. Model and actress Lemi Duncan explores the city, visiting a Kiryu Ori mill, a weaving workshop, and a bakery in a converted sawtooth roof mill.

The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya

S04 E41 • Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 • Dec 17 • 28m

The traditional art of bonsai recreates intricate scenes of nature in miniature, often called "living art". The Omiya Bonsai Village is one of Japan's biggest centers for bonsai. It is located in Saitama Prefecture, just to the north of Tokyo. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, photographer Kit Pancoast Nagamura discovers how these miniature trees are crafted.

Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads

S04 E42 • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 • Dec 31 • 28m

The Goto Islands in the East China Sea, comprise over 140 islands. The influence of diverse cultures has formed a unique architectural landscape and way of life.

Journeys in Japan

Season 4

2013 • 42 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy

S04 E01 • Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 • Jan 8 • 28m

Winter Bliss in Takayama

S04 E02 • Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 • Jan 22 • 28m

Our destination is Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. Our reporter Charles Glover discovers the city's traditions by sightseeing on foot.

Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura

S04 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 • Jan 29 • 28m

Namahage New Year's Rite

S04 E04 • Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 • Feb 5 • 28m

Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey

S04 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 • Feb 19 • 28m

This week we journey to the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter to discover the area's majestic nature.

Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea

S04 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 • Feb 26 • 28m

Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2

S04 E07 • Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 • Mar 12 • 28m

Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao

S04 E08 • Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 • Mar 19 • 28m

During the full moon, a special Moonlight Walk is held, giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice monsters.

Discovering Tottori Crafts

S04 E09 • Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 • Mar 26 • 28m

Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the world of Shoya Yoshida's folk crafts.

Nature's Beauty in Microcosm

S04 E10 • Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 • Apr 2 • 28m

Spring Colors of Ibusuki

S04 E11 • Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 • Apr 9 • 28m

In this episode, photogravure artist Peter Miller travels to Ibusuki City, a hot spring town at the southern tip of Kyushu, in search of spring.

A Spiritual Journey in Oita

S04 E12 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 • Apr 16 • 28m

Jazzy Kobe

S04 E13 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 • Apr 23 • 28m

Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children

S04 E14 • Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 • Apr 30 • 28m

The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands

S04 E15 • Tuesday, May 7, 2013 • May 7 • 28m

Textiles from a Royal Tradition

S04 E16 • Tuesday, May 14, 2013 • May 14 • 28m

Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean

S04 E17 • Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • May 21 • 28m

Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital

S04 E18 • Tuesday, May 28, 2013 • May 28 • 28m

Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin

S04 E19 • Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 • Jun 4 • 28m

Tateyama Peak Experience

S04 E20 • Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 • Jun 11 • 28m

In this edition of Journeys in Japan, musician JJ enjoys the beautiful snowy scenery of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the foremost mountain resorts in Japan.

The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan

S04 E21 • Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 • Jun 18 • 28m

Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps

S04 E22 • Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 • Jun 29 • 28m

Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays

S04 E23 • Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 • Jul 2 • 28m

Osaka Art Power

S04 E24 • Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 • Jul 9 • 28m

Oki Islands

S04 E25 • Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013 • Jul 16 • 28m

Living with Horses: Hidaka

S04 E26 • Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 • Aug 13 • 28m

Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen

S04 E27 • Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 • Aug 20 • 28m

Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping

S04 E28 • Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 • Aug 27 • 28m

Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature

S04 E29 • Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013 • Sep 3 • 28m

Wonderful Yakushima

S04 E30 • Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013 • Sep 17 • 28m

Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari

S04 E31 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 • Sep 24 • 28m

Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura

S04 E32 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 • Oct 1 • 28m

The Festival for the Wind

S04 E33 • Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 • Oct 15 • 28m

Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama

S04 E34 • Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 • Oct 22 • 28m

The Land of Fire: Kumamoto

S04 E35 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 • Oct 29 • 28m

Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time

S04 E36 • Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 • Nov 12 • 28m

Iga Ninja Forest

S04 E37 • Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013 • Nov 19 • 28m

Nostalgic Kawagoe

S04 E38 • Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013 • Nov 26 • 28m

Celebrating Akita Cedar

S04 E39 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 • Dec 3 • 28m

Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

S04 E40 • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 • Dec 10 • 28m

The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya

S04 E41 • Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 • Dec 17 • 28m

Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads

S04 E42 • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 • Dec 31 • 28m

The Goto Islands in the East China Sea, comprise over 140 islands. The influence of diverse cultures has formed a unique architectural landscape and way of life.

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Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy

S04 E01 • Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 • Jan 8 • 28m

Winter Bliss in Takayama

S04 E02 • Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 • Jan 22 • 28m

Our destination is Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. Our reporter Charles Glover discovers the city's traditions by sightseeing on foot.

Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura

S04 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 • Jan 29 • 28m

Namahage New Year's Rite

S04 E04 • Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 • Feb 5 • 28m

Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey

S04 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 • Feb 19 • 28m

This week we journey to the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter to discover the area's majestic nature.

Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea

S04 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 • Feb 26 • 28m

Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2

S04 E07 • Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 • Mar 12 • 28m

Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao

S04 E08 • Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 • Mar 19 • 28m

During the full moon, a special Moonlight Walk is held, giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice monsters.

Discovering Tottori Crafts

S04 E09 • Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 • Mar 26 • 28m

Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the world of Shoya Yoshida's folk crafts.

Nature's Beauty in Microcosm

S04 E10 • Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 • Apr 2 • 28m

Spring Colors of Ibusuki

S04 E11 • Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 • Apr 9 • 28m

In this episode, photogravure artist Peter Miller travels to Ibusuki City, a hot spring town at the southern tip of Kyushu, in search of spring.

A Spiritual Journey in Oita

S04 E12 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 • Apr 16 • 28m

Jazzy Kobe

S04 E13 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 • Apr 23 • 28m

Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children

S04 E14 • Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 • Apr 30 • 28m

The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands

S04 E15 • Tuesday, May 7, 2013 • May 7 • 28m

Textiles from a Royal Tradition

S04 E16 • Tuesday, May 14, 2013 • May 14 • 28m

Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean

S04 E17 • Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • May 21 • 28m

Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital

S04 E18 • Tuesday, May 28, 2013 • May 28 • 28m

Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin

S04 E19 • Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 • Jun 4 • 28m

Tateyama Peak Experience

S04 E20 • Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 • Jun 11 • 28m

In this edition of Journeys in Japan, musician JJ enjoys the beautiful snowy scenery of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the foremost mountain resorts in Japan.

The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan

S04 E21 • Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 • Jun 18 • 28m

Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps

S04 E22 • Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 • Jun 29 • 28m

Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays

S04 E23 • Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 • Jul 2 • 28m

Osaka Art Power

S04 E24 • Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 • Jul 9 • 28m

Oki Islands

S04 E25 • Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013 • Jul 16 • 28m

Living with Horses: Hidaka

S04 E26 • Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 • Aug 13 • 28m

Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen

S04 E27 • Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 • Aug 20 • 28m

Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping

S04 E28 • Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 • Aug 27 • 28m

Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature

S04 E29 • Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013 • Sep 3 • 28m

Wonderful Yakushima

S04 E30 • Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013 • Sep 17 • 28m

Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari

S04 E31 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 • Sep 24 • 28m

Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura

S04 E32 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 • Oct 1 • 28m

The Festival for the Wind

S04 E33 • Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 • Oct 15 • 28m

Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama

S04 E34 • Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 • Oct 22 • 28m

The Land of Fire: Kumamoto

S04 E35 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 • Oct 29 • 28m

Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time

S04 E36 • Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 • Nov 12 • 28m

Iga Ninja Forest

S04 E37 • Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013 • Nov 19 • 28m

Nostalgic Kawagoe

S04 E38 • Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013 • Nov 26 • 28m

Celebrating Akita Cedar

S04 E39 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 • Dec 3 • 28m

Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

S04 E40 • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 • Dec 10 • 28m

The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya

S04 E41 • Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 • Dec 17 • 28m

Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads

S04 E42 • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 • Dec 31 • 28m

The Goto Islands in the East China Sea, comprise over 140 islands. The influence of diverse cultures has formed a unique architectural landscape and way of life.

Journeys in Japan

Season 4

2013 • 42 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy

S04 E01 • Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 • Jan 8 • 28m

Winter Bliss in Takayama

S04 E02 • Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 • Jan 22 • 28m

Our destination is Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. Our reporter Charles Glover discovers the city's traditions by sightseeing on foot.

Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura

S04 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 • Jan 29 • 28m

Namahage New Year's Rite

S04 E04 • Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 • Feb 5 • 28m

Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey

S04 E05 • Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 • Feb 19 • 28m

This week we journey to the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter to discover the area's majestic nature.

Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea

S04 E06 • Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 • Feb 26 • 28m

Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2

S04 E07 • Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 • Mar 12 • 28m

Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao

S04 E08 • Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 • Mar 19 • 28m

During the full moon, a special Moonlight Walk is held, giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice monsters.

Discovering Tottori Crafts

S04 E09 • Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 • Mar 26 • 28m

Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. On this trip, our reporter Dario Ponissi travels across Tottori Prefecture from east to west to discover the world of Shoya Yoshida's folk crafts.

Nature's Beauty in Microcosm

S04 E10 • Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 • Apr 2 • 28m

Spring Colors of Ibusuki

S04 E11 • Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 • Apr 9 • 28m

In this episode, photogravure artist Peter Miller travels to Ibusuki City, a hot spring town at the southern tip of Kyushu, in search of spring.

A Spiritual Journey in Oita

S04 E12 • Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 • Apr 16 • 28m

Jazzy Kobe

S04 E13 • Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 • Apr 23 • 28m

Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children

S04 E14 • Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 • Apr 30 • 28m

The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands

S04 E15 • Tuesday, May 7, 2013 • May 7 • 28m

Textiles from a Royal Tradition

S04 E16 • Tuesday, May 14, 2013 • May 14 • 28m

Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean

S04 E17 • Tuesday, May 21, 2013 • May 21 • 28m

Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital

S04 E18 • Tuesday, May 28, 2013 • May 28 • 28m

Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin

S04 E19 • Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 • Jun 4 • 28m

Tateyama Peak Experience

S04 E20 • Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 • Jun 11 • 28m

In this edition of Journeys in Japan, musician JJ enjoys the beautiful snowy scenery of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the foremost mountain resorts in Japan.

The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan

S04 E21 • Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 • Jun 18 • 28m

Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps

S04 E22 • Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 • Jun 29 • 28m

Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays

S04 E23 • Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 • Jul 2 • 28m

Osaka Art Power

S04 E24 • Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 • Jul 9 • 28m

Oki Islands

S04 E25 • Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013 • Jul 16 • 28m

Living with Horses: Hidaka

S04 E26 • Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 • Aug 13 • 28m

Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen

S04 E27 • Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 • Aug 20 • 28m

Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping

S04 E28 • Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 • Aug 27 • 28m

Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature

S04 E29 • Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013 • Sep 3 • 28m

Wonderful Yakushima

S04 E30 • Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013 • Sep 17 • 28m

Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari

S04 E31 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 • Sep 24 • 28m

Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura

S04 E32 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 • Oct 1 • 28m

The Festival for the Wind

S04 E33 • Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 • Oct 15 • 28m

Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama

S04 E34 • Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 • Oct 22 • 28m

The Land of Fire: Kumamoto

S04 E35 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 • Oct 29 • 28m

Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time

S04 E36 • Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 • Nov 12 • 28m

Iga Ninja Forest

S04 E37 • Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013 • Nov 19 • 28m

Nostalgic Kawagoe

S04 E38 • Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013 • Nov 26 • 28m

Celebrating Akita Cedar

S04 E39 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 • Dec 3 • 28m

Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

S04 E40 • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 • Dec 10 • 28m

The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya

S04 E41 • Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 • Dec 17 • 28m

Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads

S04 E42 • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 • Dec 31 • 28m

The Goto Islands in the East China Sea, comprise over 140 islands. The influence of diverse cultures has formed a unique architectural landscape and way of life.