Aired Tuesday 24 March, 1:30am - 2:00amon NHK World Europe

Journeys in Japan

Name: 4:30pm - Journeys in Japan
Start: 2026-04-21T15:30:00Z
End: 2026-04-21T16:00:00Z
Location: NHK World Europe

Northern Yatsugatake: Adventures in Snow Hiking

Michael Keida explores mountainous Northern Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture in winter, via cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and crampon-climbing with a guide. He also soaks in heavenly hot springs.

Category: Documentary / Community / History / Travel
Original air date: 24/03/2026

Cast and crew

Atsushi TakaseDirector
Bill Sullivan
Sotaro Nagasawa

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