Journeys in Japan · SEASON 1
Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
Episode 7 · 2010-04-27

- Documentary
Episode overview
In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji., Japan's highest mountain. Her guide is the well-known actor Hatsunori Hasegawa. He lives in Tokyo but he loves the natural environment around Oshino Village so much that he built a villa there seven years ago. He shows Adeyto some of the beautiful spots in the area, and introduces her to the local people. (Excerpt)
28 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka2010-02-02
2. Toyama City, Toyama2010-03-02
3. Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled2010-03-30
4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art2010-04-06
5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit2010-04-13
6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology2010-04-20
7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji2010-04-27
8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes2010-05-11
9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature2010-05-18
10. Toyokawa, Aichi2010-05-25
11. Himeji, Hyogo2010-06-01
12. Naruto, Tokushima2010-06-15
13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure2010-06-22
14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy2010-06-29
15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu2010-07-06
16. Mino City, Gifu2010-07-13
17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards2010-07-20
18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord2010-07-27
19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture2010-08-03
20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights2010-09-07
21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama2010-09-14
22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People2010-09-21
23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi2010-09-28
24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo2010-10-05
25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams2010-10-12
26. Hita City, Oita2010-10-19
27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm2010-10-26
28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea2010-11-02
29. A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures2010-11-09
30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City2010-11-16
31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy2010-11-23
32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley2010-11-30
33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima2010-12-07
34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf2010-12-14
35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge2010-12-21