S17·E4 Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 4
- Air Date
- February 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Akan, in eastern Hokkaido, is renowned for its breathtaking winter landscape with majestic volcanic mountains and ice-blanketed lake. The area is home to an indigenous Ainu community, which has long protected its distinctive traditions and culture. Kit Nagamura gets to know some local Ainu people and discovers their deep ties to the natural world.
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When did Season 17 Episode 4 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 17, Episode 4 ('Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu') originally aired on February 17, 2026.
How long is Season 17 Episode 4 ('Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 17 Episode 4?
Akan, in eastern Hokkaido, is renowned for its breathtaking winter landscape with majestic volcanic mountains and ice-blanketed lake. The area is home to an indigenous Ainu community, which has long protected its distinctive traditions and culture. Kit Nagamura gets to know some local Ainu people an...
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