These days camping in the snow is a popular winter activity. Campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food and enjoy fantastic winter scenery!
EP2 Cycling on Ice: Lake NukabiraFeb 25, 2024
Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake. Passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira, where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.
EP3 Exploring an Icy CaveMar 17, 2024
Memorable photo ops await on a trek to find curious formations of ice and snow on freezing snow-covered mountains and in a cave full of ice pillars standing like bamboo shoots!
EP4 Winter Rafting in the Scenic Sounkyo GorgeApr 14, 2024
Winter rafting is coming into the limelight in Hokkaido Prefecture. With descending rapids at subfreezing temperatures, cold splashes and bitterly cold winds, riders can taste thrills to the extreme!
EP5 Drift Ice Adventures in Wondrous ShiretokoMay 05, 2024
A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage site of Shiretoko, sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.
EP6 Enjoying Matsumae Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom by BicycleJun 09, 2024
Cycling the Matsumae Peninsula during the spring cherry blossom season, we explore a scenic road lined with cherry trees, Hokkaido Prefecture's southernmost Cape Shirakami and the magnificent Matsumae Castle.
EP7 Akan Forest Mountain Bike AdventureJun 23, 2024
Two mountain bikers explore the vast pristine forest of Akan to discover views and wildlife not encountered in the city. Join us on this adventurous tour of the hidden charms of Akan.
EP8 Refresh! Early Summer Woodland CampingJul 28, 2024
Enjoy camping in early summer, Hokkaido Prefecture's most comfortable season. A cozy campsite in the woods provides the setting for a gorgeous campfire meal and a chance to refresh your mind and body.
EP9 Magnificent Panorama from Mt. Rishiri in SummerAug 11, 2024
Mt. Rishiri fascinates mountain climbers from around the world, presenting breathtaking views and rare wildflowers in all their glory during summer. Explore the 360-degree spectacular scenery!
EP10 Romantic Starry Summer SkyAug 25, 2024
Stargazing is another fun activity while camping at night. An expert shows you how to photograph a star through an astronomical telescope. Luckily, an ISS passing across the night sky is also observed.
EP11 Canoeing on the Crystal Clear Shiribetsu RiverSep 08, 2024
The Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido Prefecture is recognized as one of the highest quality streams in Japan. A canoeist couple shows us the source of its clearness and skillfully descends a series of rapids.
EP12 Fly-Fishing in Secluded Forest StreamOct 13, 2024
An experienced angler, led by a local nature guide, ventures deep into the forest along the upper reaches of the Teshio River, where they try to catch a big one using skillful fly-fishing techniques.