Wild Hokkaido! - Season 8 / Year 2024
Season 8 / Year 2024
Episodes
Camping in a Winter Wonderland
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!
Cycling on Ice: Lake Nukabira
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.
Exploring an Icy Cave
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!
Winter Rafting in the Scenic Sounkyo Gorge
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!
Drift Ice Adventures in Wondrous Shiretoko
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.
Enjoying Matsumae Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom by Bicycle
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.
Akan Forest Mountain Bike Adventure
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.
Refresh! Early Summer Woodland Camping
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.
Magnificent Panorama from Mt. Rishiri in Summer
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!
Romantic Starry Summer Sky
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.
Canoeing on the Crystal Clear Shiribetsu River
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.
Fly-Fishing in Secluded Forest Stream
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.
E-MTB Tour to Explore Waterscapes in Biei
Hop on electric mountain bikes to explore the Town of Biei's spectacular water scenery, highlighted by the beautifully blue Biei River. Discover new high-tech ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Camping at Lake Kussharo in Beautiful Autumn
Mother and daughter camp lakeside in the peak of autumn hues. Enjoying a home-cooked meal outdoors, a natural hot spring footbath and a mysterious spectacular view make them feel at home with nature.
Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage
David and his friend make a day trip cycling from Otaru to Sapporo in search of autumn foliage. From sea to mountains, and city heights, they discover the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture in seasonal transition.
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