Seasoning the Seasons
Season 6 Episode 5 - Summer on Japan's Southern Alps
The Southern Alps are located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago. Mountain ranges peaking at an altitude of 3,000 meters continue for over 120 kilometers, which encompass the 3 prefectures; Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka. The Southern Alps originated 40 million years ago and 100,000 climbers visit the mountains every year. Climbing the Southern Alps is best enjoyed over the course of a few days, while staying at mountain huts.
Episodes in Season 6
Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Embracing All Prayers
28 min
Boso Peninsula: A Carpet of Flowers
28 min
Tsugaru Strait: Life Stories of Crossing the Rough Seas
28 min
Yufuin: A Relaxing Spa Town
28 min
Summer on Japan's Southern Alps
28 min
Tokachi: Bounty of the Northern Lands
28 min
Shinjuku: A City Close to Deities
28 min