Journeys in Japan · SEASON 17
Komatsu: Stone Stories
Episode 11 · 2026-06-16
- Documentary
Episode overview
Komatsu, a castle town just west of Kanazawa, was forged by stone and time. Born from ancient underwater volcanoes, its stunning gorges and surreal, massive quarries create a landscape like no other. This Japan Heritage site boasts traditional stone architecture and other masterful crafts like porcelain—legacies rooted in the earth. Discover the soul of Komatsu with American actor Charles Glover.
28 minutes
Season 17 episodes
1. Hiking the San'in Coast: Hyogo-Kyoto2026-01-06
2. With Isabella Bird - Part 7: On the Road to Ise2026-01-13
3. Noto: Lighting a Torch for the Future2026-02-10
4. Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu2026-02-17
5. Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern Land2026-02-24
6. Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge2026-03-17
7. Northern Yatsugatake: Adventures in Snow Hiking2026-03-24
8. Kokuto Okinawa Island Sweetness2026-04-14
9. Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday2026-05-12
10. Tsuruoka: Gastronomy Rooted in Tradition2026-05-26
11. Komatsu: Stone Stories2026-06-16
12. Maze: A Museum Without Walls2026-06-23
13. Tokunoshima: Bull Sumo on Subtropical Island2026-06-30
14. Kihoku: A Wonderful Waterside World2026-07-07
15. Okayama: Traditions of the Seto Inland Sea2026-08-04
16. Aichi, Nagoya: Savoring its One-of-a-Kind Food Culture2026-09-01
17. Arimatsu: Nagoya District Shaped by Shibori2026-09-08
18. Kitakami: Land of the Demon Dance2026-09-29
19. Furumachi: Niigata's Hidden World of Geigi2026-10-13
20. Miyako Islands: Living with the Ocean and Gods2026-10-27
21. Miyagi: A Walk Through Sendai, City of History and Style2026-11-10
