Journeys in Japan: 13x12
Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga
The Ariake Sea borders lies in the northwest of Kyushu, bordering on 4 prefectures: Nagasaki, Saga, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. Its huge tidal range, as much as 6 meters, is the largest in Japan. Low tide reveals massive mudflats stretching out some 7 kilometers from the shore. This ecosystem is home to some very unusual creatures, and since the old days it has provided a rich bounty of seafood for the local people. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, we explore this unique environment, its history and culture.
13 - 1Yamanobe no Michi Jan. 18, 2022
13 - 2Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown Feb. 08, 2022
13 - 3Matsusaka: Legacy of Samurai, Merchants, Artisan Feb. 15, 2022
13 - 4JAPOW Magical Backcountry Ski Tour Mar. 08, 2022
13 - 5—Festivals— A Harbinger of Spring Mar. 15, 2022
13 - 6Hearing the Silent Voice of the Bedrock Mar. 22, 2022
13 - 7Eyeing Architectural Wonders Mar. 29, 2022
13 - 8Nagasaki: City of Hills and Hope May. 17, 2022
13 - 9Eternally Radiant Himeji Castle May. 31, 2022
13 - 10Maniwa: Living from the Forest Jun. 07, 2022
13 - 11Breathing New Life into Iwaki Jun. 21, 2022
13 - 12Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga Jun. 28, 2022
13 - 13Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead Jul. 05, 2022
13 - 14Suzuka: City with a Racing Circuit Jul. 12, 2022
13 - 15Iriomote: Pursuing the Elusive Jungle Cat Jul. 19, 2022
13 - 16Shinhama, Sendai: A Green Sea Wall for the Future Aug. 02, 2022
13 - 17Tamba-Sasayama: Inn to the Heart of a Village Aug. 09, 2022
13 - 18Okinawa: Weaving Culture Aug. 30, 2022
13 - 19Peak Pleasure in the Northern Alps Sep. 20, 2022
13 - 20Midsummer with the Ancestors: Wakasa Town Oct. 04, 2022
13 - 21With Isabella Bird: On the Road to Nikko Oct. 11, 2022
13 - 22Tochigi: Destinations of Timeless Calm Oct. 25, 2022
13 - 23Spirited Away to Tono Nov. 08, 2022
13 - 24Hakone Hachiri: Highway Back in Time Dec. 06, 2022
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