Journeys in Japan

Season 1 • Episode 15: Geo-Touring in Kyushu • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 15: Geo-Touring in Kyushu

July 6, 2010 • 28 min

Geoparks, created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to learn more about the Earth and for invigorating local economies by using the parks for tourism. This time, we travel by car, starting from one of the geoparks - Mount Unzen in Shimabara, to Sakurajima in Kagoshima. It is a trip to feel the Earth's great energy and to learn about volcanoes and their connections to people's livelihood. (Excerpt)

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