Overview
The Northern Alps range is often called "the roof of Japan." It is an area of great scenic beauty, offering superb views and unspoiled natural landscapes. Its highest peak is Mt. Hotaka, rising 3,190 meters above sea level, which stands at the heart of a national park that is the habitat for many species of wild animals, including the Japanese macaque. Kamikochi is the gateway to the mountain. It is a popular destination for hikers and other visitors. It was discovered by Walter Weston, a British missionary to Japan, who popularized recreational climbing in the nearby mountains in the late 19th century. As the birthplace of modern alpinism in Japan, this area remains a major center for sports climbing. On this edition of "Journeys in Japan," Cveto Podlogar sets off to climb to the snow-clad peak of Mt. Hotaka.
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6 - 1Winter Wonderland: Hakodate February 10, 2015 -
6 - 2Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls February 17, 2015
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6 - 3Iwate: Savoring Winter February 24, 2015
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6 - 4Blues City Osaka March 03, 2015
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6 - 5Sanriku: Returning the Emotion March 10, 2015
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6 - 6Majestic Yakushima in Winter March 31, 2015
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6 - 7Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring April 07, 2015
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6 - 8Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights April 21, 2015
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6 - 9Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms April 28, 2015
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6 - 10Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water May 05, 2015
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6 - 11Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture May 12, 2015
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6 - 12Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive June 02, 2015
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6 - 13Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast June 16, 2015
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6 - 14Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance June 23, 2015
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6 - 15Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan July 07, 2015
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6 - 16Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu July 14, 2015
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6 - 17Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses July 21, 2015
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6 - 18Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer July 28, 2015
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6 - 19Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty August 04, 2015
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6 - 20Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills August 11, 2015
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6 - 21The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula August 18, 2015
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6 - 22Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island August 25, 2015
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6 - 23Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition September 08, 2015
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6 - 24The Thrilling Nebuta Festival September 22, 2015
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6 - 25Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki September 29, 2015
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6 - 26Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past October 13, 2015
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6 - 27Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart October 27, 2015
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6 - 28Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori November 03, 2015
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6 - 29Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags November 10, 2015
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6 - 30Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima November 17, 2015
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6 - 31Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions November 24, 2015
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6 - 32Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi December 01, 2015
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6 - 33Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace December 08, 2015
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6 - 34Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral December 15, 2015
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6 - 35Akita Autumn Feast December 22, 2015