Journeys in Japan
Season 14 Episode 20 - Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
Deep in the mountains of Shikoku lies Iya, which is home to a few small settlements. The steep, narrow and misty valley is the stuff of lore. In the 12th century it was a haven for fugitive Heike clan warriors who easily slipped away in the rugged terrain. Over the years, the community has seen its population shrink and age. But a decade ago, Iya became a popular destination for overseas visitors. We visit Iya to find out why and search for hints for regional revitalization.
Episodes in Season 14
1
Nagoya: Exploring with Insiders
28 min
2
Ozu: Castle Town Looking to the Future
28 min
3
Kyushu: On the Trail of Shoyu
28 min
4
Yasugi: Discoveries Along the Iron Road
28 min
5
Matsue: The World of Wagashi
28 min
6
Kochi: Into the Luminous Darkness
28 min
7
Winter Along the Mogami River
28 min
8
Live Long, Live Well in Northern Nagano
28 min
9
Akita, Yamagata, Niigata: The Textiles and Traditions of Winter
28 min
10
Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition
28 min
11
Rambling Around Secluded Yanbaru
28 min
12
Onomichi: Vistas, Cats and Steep Hillsides
28 min
13
Tobishima Kaido: Taking It Slow on Golden Isles
28 min
14
With Isabella Bird — Part 2: On the Road to Tsugawa
28 min
15
On the Sugar Road from Nagasaki to Saga
28 min
16
Nibutani the Ainu, Living with Kamuy
28 min
17
The Wild Life in One-of-a-Kind Amami
28 min
18
Amami Oshima: Beauty in the Rain
28 min
19
Owase: City of Abundant Rain
28 min
20
Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley
28 min
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24
Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment
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25
From Ise to the Source of the Sacred River
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26
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27
Kyushu: On the Shoyu Trail: Nagasaki – Kumamoto – Miyazaki
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