Peak Pleasure in the Northern Alps
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One of the attractions of hiking in the mountains of Japan is the chance to experience the thrill of traversing. Japan is one of the few places in the world where hikers have the opportunity to walk along ridge lines connecting mountain peaks at high altitude. A major factor that has boosted the popularity of hiking in Japan is the presence of mountain huts along major trails. Because they supply bedding and food, people can traverse the mountains for several days at a time without needing to carry heavy camping equipment with them. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Hayashi Emiri follows one of the finest trails in all Japan traversing the Jonen Mountain range in Japan's Northern Alps together with Hirakawa Yoichiro, a mountaineer and guide with extensive experience. As well as enjoying the breathtaking views, she also discovers how the mountain huts have coped during the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 3 seconds

Episode Number: 928

About Journeys In Japan:

In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.


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Sun, Jul 28 10:30 A.M. Journeys In Japan     NH Create (11.4)
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Sun, Aug 11 10:30 A.M. Journeys In Japan     NH Create (11.4)
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Sun, Aug 25 10:30 A.M. Journeys In Japan     NH Create (11.4)


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