Seasoning the Seasons - Season 2 Episode 13 Kusatsu: A Town that Warms the Body and Soul
Kusatsu has the largest natural spring water flow of any spa in Japan. It is popular among tourists, attracting 2.7 million visitors annually. Waters are extremely hot and strongly acidic. For centuries, people have traveled to Kusatsu to benefit from the water's medicinal properties. The town which developed around the spa, includes numerous inns for long-term recuperation. Even today, people still follow the rules of jikan-yu, a unique bathing method introduced in the Edo Period. Our story focuses on the spa water, natural surroundings and people of Kusatsu.
First Air Date: Apr 04, 2012
Last Air date: Oct 14, 2024
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 161 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 10.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 11.284
Language: Japanese, English
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Tokyo in Springtime - The Taste of Tradition
Spring in Kyoto - A Trip on a Little Local Train
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Japan in Full Bloom - The Flower Gardens
The Shrine of Konpira-san - Answering Everyone's Prayer
The Forest of Myths
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Kusatsu: A Town that Warms the Body and Soul
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The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa
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