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Season 1

  • S01E01 Experience a Yamagoya Lodge in the Tateyama Mountains

    • August 31, 2022
    • NHK

    Climb the Tateyama Mountains during the season of pure white snow and beautiful green scenery. We are headed to a Yamagoya, an oasis for mountain hikers. Enjoy the majestic views of the mountains while learning about Japan's unique hiking traditions.

  • S01E02 Experience Juusou Hiking in the Tateyama Mountains

    • September 7, 2022
    • NHK

    Enjoy a Juusou hike in the Tateyama Mountains, exploring a series of 3,000m mountains from peak to peak. Feel the heavenly rays of the sunrise and experience the 360-degree panoramic views at the steep mountain ridges.

  • S01E03 Volcanic Landscapes and Wild Hot Springs in Yatsugatake

    • September 30, 2023
    • NHK

    Yatsugatake, a mountain overflowing with nature's bounty. Enjoy warm hospitality at a unique mountain lodge nestled in a mysterious moss forest. Passing the huge crater, you will enjoy the sacred sunrise and the most spectacular hot springs in Japan.

  • S01E04 Hiking Across Hakuba's Great Snow Valley

    • October 7, 2023
    • NHK

    Enjoy a midsummer snow hike and trek through flower fields in full bloom. Stay overnight in Japan's largest and oldest mountain lodge. Conquer Hakuba's three summits by walking across ridgelines with tremendous views.

  • S01E05 Picture-perfect! Autumn Colors of Karasawa

    • December 3, 2023
    • NHK

    From Kamikochi, a popular resort area in the Northern Alps, we will head to Karasawa Cirque, one of the most beautiful places in Japan to view the autumn leaves. We will experience a unique mountain lodge built in the spectacular terrain created by glaciers and stay in tents, while enjoying the beautiful autumn of Japan in all its colorful glory. You will also learn the art of mountain photography.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Kita-Yatsugatake Snow & Ice Wonderland

    • March 23, 2024

    Kita-Yatsugatake Snow & Ice Wonderland: Japan, famous for its amazing snow, turns into a stunning winter wonderland. Climbing snowy peaks is a dream for mountain lovers, but winter climbs have risks like avalanches and blizzards.