Journeys in Japan · SEASON 4
Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura
Episode 32 · 2013-10-01

- Documentary
Episode overview
Kasumigaura is the 2nd largest lake in Japan. Just an hour and a half by train from central Tokyo, Lake Kasumigaura is also considered one of the 100 most beautiful places in Japan. Erin Fowler came to Japan from the US 3 years ago, and works as an English teacher at an elementary school in Ibaraki Prefecture. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Erin visits the Kasumigaura area for the first time.
28 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy2013-01-08
2. Winter Bliss in Takayama2013-01-22
3. Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura2013-01-29
4. Namahage New Year's Rite2013-02-05
5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey2013-02-19
6. Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea2013-02-26
7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 22013-03-12
8. Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao2013-03-19
9. Discovering Tottori Crafts2013-03-26
10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm2013-04-02
11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki2013-04-09
12. A Spiritual Journey in Oita2013-04-16
13. Jazzy Kobe2013-04-23
14. Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children2013-04-30
15. The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands2013-05-07
16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition2013-05-14
17. Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean2013-05-21
18. Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital2013-05-28
19. Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin2013-06-04
20. Tateyama Peak Experience2013-06-11
21. The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan2013-06-18
22. Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps2013-06-29
23. Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays2013-07-02
24. Osaka Art Power2013-07-09
25. Oki Islands2013-07-16
26. Living with Horses: Hidaka2013-08-13
27. Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen2013-08-20
28. Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping2013-08-27
29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature2013-09-03
30. Wonderful Yakushima2013-09-17
31. Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari2013-09-24
32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura2013-10-01
33. The Festival for the Wind2013-10-15
34. Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama2013-10-22
35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto2013-10-29
36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time2013-11-12
37. Iga Ninja Forest2013-11-19
38. Nostalgic Kawagoe2013-11-26
39. Celebrating Akita Cedar2013-12-03
40. Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu2013-12-10
41. The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya2013-12-17
42. Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads2013-12-31