Wild Hokkaido!
Season 4 Episode 7 - Lake Akkeshi in Winter
Our stage this time is Lake Akkeshi in the eastern part of Hokkaido Prefecture. It is a brackish-water lake that connects to the Pacific Ocean. A variety of wildlife inhabits here, but during the coldest period in winter, almost the entirety of Lake Akkeshi turns to ice. Our program host attempts to catch fish on the frozen river that pours into Lake Akkeshi, at temperatures below freezing. His aim is to catch the delicious and popular Japanese smelt. Is he able to achieve the result he wants? Later, we show you footage of migratory birds on Lake Akkeshi.
Episodes in Season 4
Sapporo
15 min
Autumn in the Taisetsu Mountain Range
15 min
Enjoy Japow: Kiroro
15 min
Notsuke Peninsula
15 min
Enjoy Japow: Niseko HANAZONO
15 min
Kiritappu in Winter
15 min
Lake Akkeshi in Winter
15 min
Hills of Biei in Winter
15 min
Lake Kussharo in Winter
15 min
Early Summer in Tokachi River
15 min
The Sea of Hakodate
15 min
Enjoy Japow: Niseko Grand HIRAFU
15 min
Enjoy Japow: Kamui Ski Links
15 min
Early Summer on the Ishikari Coastline
15 min
Shakotan Peninsula
15 min
Clear Streams of Sapporo
15 min
Lake Saroma
15 min
Sounkyo in Autumn
15 min