Seasoning the Seasons
tv show

162 total episodes
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13 seasons
First Aired April 04, 2012
Genres:
Overview
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
Mt. Fuji
Season 1 - Episode 8 - 0h 0m
Air Date
July 04, 2012
Overview
Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest peak at 3776m. Its magnificence and beauty have impressed the Japanese over the millennia. Climbers flock there each night once it has been formally opened for climbing in July each year and walk up to witness the dawn at the summit. Mt. Fuji is more than a symbol of beauty to the Japanese - it represents the greatness of nature and is also an object of mystical faith. In stunning pictures, we introduce the various faces of Mt. Fuji through the four seasons, the sacred, ethereal scenery and the words of people whose lives have revolved around the mountain over the years. Discover the allure of the mountain that has gripped the minds of Japanese people for thousands of years.