Journeys in Japan

Season 7, Episode 4

Episode Title: Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter

Air Date: 2016-03-01

Overview:

JJ travels through the Kushiro Wetland in Hokkaido. He sees Red-crowned Cranes-a designated Natural Monument of Japan-and takes a dreamy canoe ride on a river flowing through the frosty and snowy wetland. Later, he experiences a grill-style of cooking called robatayaki. We introduce the natural attractions of Kushiro with a focus on the splendid sights and sounds of winter.