Journeys in Japan
Season 16 Episode 12 - Izu Peninsula: Volcanic Beauty
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
The Izu Peninsula was formed by long ago volcanic eruptions. It was designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark for its unique geological features. The peninsula boasts a distinctive natural environment, with magnificent views, hot springs and a deep-water bay. Residents have guarded their culture and live with appreciation for its rich nature. On this episode, Dean Newcombe, who's from Britain, explores all this, and feels the breath of Izu.
Episodes in Season 16
1
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
28 min
2
Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords
28 min
3
Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu
28 min
4
Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships
28 min
5
Hokuriku 2: The Golden Age of the Trading Ships and Their Legacy
28 min
6
Gunma: Raking in Good Luck
28 min
7
Hida: Deep Winter Escape
28 min
8
Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City through its Architecture
28 min
9
NIIGATA: SNOW COUNTRY WONDERLAND
28 min
10
Wakayama: The Cradle of Japan's Flavors
28 min
11
Kure Port, Kochi — The Lure of Katsuo
28 min
12
Izu Peninsula: Volcanic Beauty
28 min
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Nagaoka: Water, the Wellspring of Abundance
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Matagi: Yamagata’s Spiritual Hunter-Gatherers
28 min
15
Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom
28 min
16
Tochigi: Life Away from the Sea
28 min
17
Okinawa: A World in Bloom
28 min
18
With Isabella Bird — Part 6: On the Road to Biratori
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