Journeys in Japan · SEASON 14
Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley
Episode 20 · 2023-08-15
- Documentary
Episode overview
Deep in the mountains of Shikoku lies Iya, which is home to a few small settlements. The steep, narrow and misty valley is the stuff of lore. In the 12th century it was a haven for fugitive Heike clan warriors who easily slipped away in the rugged terrain. Over the years, the community has seen its population shrink and age. But a decade ago, Iya became a popular destination for overseas visitors. We visit Iya to find out why and search for hints for regional revitalization.
28 minutes
Season 14 episodes
1. Nagoya: Exploring with Insiders2023-01-03
2. Ozu: Castle Town Looking to the Future2023-01-17
3. Kyushu: On the Trail of Shoyu2023-01-31
4. Yasugi: Discoveries Along the Iron Road2023-02-07
5. Matsue: The World of Wagashi2023-02-14
6. Kochi: Into the Luminous Darkness2023-02-28
7. Winter Along the Mogami River2023-03-07
8. Live Long, Live Well in Northern Nagano2023-03-14
9. Akita, Yamagata, Niigata: The Textiles and Traditions of Winter2023-03-21
10. Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition2023-04-11
11. Rambling Around Secluded Yanbaru2023-04-25
12. Onomichi: Vistas, Cats and Steep Hillsides2023-05-02
13. Tobishima Kaido: Taking It Slow on Golden Isles2023-05-16
14. With Isabella Bird — Part 2: On the Road to Tsugawa2023-06-06
15. On the Sugar Road from Nagasaki to Saga2023-06-13
16. Nibutani the Ainu, Living with Kamuy2023-06-27
17. The Wild Life in One-of-a-Kind Amami2023-07-04
18. Amami Oshima: Beauty in the Rain2023-07-11
19. Owase: City of Abundant Rain2023-07-25
20. Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley2023-08-15
21. Tsuruga Castle, Where the Past Meets the Present2023-09-19
22. Gujo-Hachiman: Dancing the Night Away2023-09-26
23. With Isabella Bird — Part 3: On the Road to Yamagata2023-10-31
24. Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment2023-11-07
25. From Ise to the Source of the Sacred River2023-11-14
26. The Soaring Dragons of Chichibu2023-11-28
27. Kyushu: On the Shoyu Trail: Nagasaki – Kumamoto – Miyazaki2023-12-05
28. Handa: Savoring a Canal City's Delights2023-12-12
29. Yakushima Awakenings2023-12-26
