Journeys in Japan
Season 11 Episode 7 - The Magic of Winter in Akita
Akita Prefecture, in northern Japan, celebrates its snowy season with many unique festivals. American illustrator Kailene experiences 3 of Akita's winter festivals and discovers the area's deep traditions.
Episodes in Season 11
Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History
28 min
Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea
28 min
Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka
28 min
Yokohama: A Port Town with It All
28 min
Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition
28 min
Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts
28 min
The Magic of Winter in Akita
28 min
Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island
28 min
Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic
28 min
Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels
28 min
Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana
28 min
Ishigaki: A Look to the Future
28 min
KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture
28 min
Atami is Back
28 min
Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community
28 min
Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance
28 min
Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road
28 min
Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima
28 min
Ogawa Village: Laidback Living with Mountain Vistas
28 min
Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake
28 min
South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery
28 min
Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers
28 min
Ashio: Memory of the Forest
28 min
Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery
28 min
Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country
28 min
Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors
28 min