Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2018 Episode 3
Tsubakuro-dake New Year High Up in the Northern Alps
- Aired February 13, 2018
- 30 Min
The Northern Alps, which has many mountains over 3,000-meters in height, is located in central Japan. It attracts many mountaineers even in harsh winter when it's covered in snow and ice. The operator of a mountain lodge on Tsubakuro-dake in western Nagano prefecture hosts traditional events from year-end to New Year. Mountaineering enthusiasts climb up to the lodge to take part in the New Year countdown and mochitsuki rice pounding on the first day of the year. Later they make an offering of a...