Journeys in Japan Season 10 Episode 21 Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water 2019
The Hachimantai Plateau straddles the border of Iwate and Akita Prefectures. A large area around its summit is covered by wetlands and during the warmer months, from June onward, these marshes turn into a garden of alpine flowers, attracting visitors from near and far. The Hachimantai region also boasts a wealth of hot springs. There are various ways to enjoy this gift of nature, such as by relaxing in a Rotenburo (open-air bath), while enjoying the view. Or you can enjoy Ganban-yoku, lying down on the warm rocks, soaking in the heat that emanates from the earth. In this area, people like to book into hot spring facilities for long-term stays of a week or more. This system, known as "toji," has long been popular among farmers who come to rest and ease their fatigue in the off-season.
- Released: 2019-07-30
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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22. Tonami: The Winds of Change 2019-08-06
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28. Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty 2019-10-01
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29. Kagawa: Stepping into the Past 2019-10-08
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30. Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature 2019-10-22
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33. New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa 2019-11-19
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34. Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan 2019-11-26
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35. Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings 2019-12-03
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