Journeys in Japan: 10x22
Tonami: The Winds of Change
On this episode Charles Glover, an actor from the United States, visits the Tonami Plain in Toyama Prefecture, known for its vast farmlands, especially rice fields. He gets a glimpse into the way of life in a farming village, where people have long lived in harmony with nature. He learns about how the old community is preserving traditions, and architectural heritage, by inviting in people from around Japan to take up residence. His simple, yet charming, journey ends with a spectacular festival.
10 - 1Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past Jan. 08, 2019- 10 - 2Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road Feb. 05, 2019
- 10 - 3Nichinan: A Port City Reviving Feb. 12, 2019
- 10 - 4Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise Feb. 19, 2019
- 10 - 5Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa Feb. 26, 2019
- 10 - 6Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway Mar. 05, 2019
- 10 - 7Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel Mar. 12, 2019
10 - 8Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition Mar. 19, 2019- 10 - 9Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm Mar. 26, 2019
- 10 - 10Gliding Hokkaido's Powder Apr. 02, 2019
- 10 - 11Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales Apr. 09, 2019
- 10 - 12Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility Apr. 23, 2019
- 10 - 13Road Tripping Around Miyazaki May. 07, 2019
- 10 - 14Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters May. 14, 2019
- 10 - 15Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive May. 21, 2019
- 10 - 16Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer May. 28, 2019
- 10 - 17Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle Jun. 11, 2019
- 10 - 18Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories Jun. 18, 2019
- 10 - 19Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem Jun. 25, 2019
- 10 - 20Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea Jul. 02, 2019
- 10 - 21Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water Jul. 30, 2019
- 10 - 22Tonami: The Winds of Change Aug. 06, 2019
- 10 - 23Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty Aug. 13, 2019
- 10 - 24Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive Aug. 20, 2019
- 10 - 25Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms Sep. 03, 2019
- 10 - 26Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit Sep. 17, 2019
- 10 - 27Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future Sep. 24, 2019
- 10 - 28Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty Oct. 01, 2019
- 10 - 29Kagawa: Stepping into the Past Oct. 08, 2019
- 10 - 30Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature Oct. 22, 2019
- 10 - 31Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River Nov. 05, 2019
- 10 - 32Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride Nov. 12, 2019
- 10 - 33New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa Nov. 19, 2019
- 10 - 34Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan Nov. 26, 2019
10 - 35Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings Dec. 03, 2019
10 - 36Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis Dec. 10, 2019
10 - 37Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi Dec. 24, 2019