Journeys in Japan
Season 8 Episode 28 - Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty
The Nagara River runs for 166 kilometers through the heart of Gifu Prefecture, in central Japan. Although some 830,000 people live along the river banks, the water is renowned throughout Japan for its pristine clarity. It is also famous for its abundant ayu ("sweetfish"), a species of freshwater fish that only live in unpolluted waterways, and which make a summer specialty for food lovers across the country. John Moore was born in Ireland but has lived in Japan for 30 years. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, John explores the Nagara River, meeting with residents who feel a strong bond with this waterway and who work hard to keep the river clean and clear. Their efforts are maintaining the habitat of the ayu fish and supporting the work of local artisans.
Episodes in Season 8
Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own
28 min
Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise
28 min
Niseko: Snowy Adventures
28 min
Suruga Bay: The Bounty of the Deep
28 min
Tokoname: City of Ceramics Past and Present
28 min
Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors
28 min
Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice and Snow
28 min
Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience
28 min
Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu
28 min
Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour
28 min
Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles
28 min
Hakuba: Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring
28 min
Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for all Living Creatures
28 min
Monobe, Kochi: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet
28 min
Manazuru: Good Living by Design
28 min
Nanyo, Ehime: Water for Life and Fun
28 min
Meiwa-cho, Mie: An Ancient Legend Comes to Life
28 min
Mount Daisen: Mystical Rites, Local Life
28 min
Murayama, Yamagata: Local Delicacies, Local Pride
28 min
Tottori: Sculpted by Nature
28 min
Deep into the Unspoiled Forest: Shirakami Sanchi
28 min
Yonaguni: Wild West Escapades
28 min
Obuse, Nagano: Walking and Running for Fun
28 min
Taisetsuzan: Summer Alpine Discoveries
28 min
Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi!
28 min
Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima
28 min
Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns
28 min
Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty
28 min
Minami-Izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway
28 min
A River Runs Through Hokkaido
28 min
Kagoshima: The Taste and Style of "Kuro" Culture
28 min
Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry
28 min
Togakushi: Autumn Hues at a Sacred Mountain
28 min
Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn
28 min
Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit
28 min
