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Journeys in Japan S16E13 — Nagaoka: Water, the Wellspring of Abundance

Journeys in Japan•Season 16•Episode 13

Nagaoka: Water, the Wellspring of Abundance

Jun 24, 202528 min

Located in the heartland of Niigata Prefecture, the city of Nagaoka is blessed with an abundance of water. It lies on the banks of the Shinano River, the longest river in Japan, which is fed by snowmelt from the nearby mountains. The city's Settaya district

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Episode Summary

"Nagaoka: Water, the Wellspring of Abundance" is episode 13 of Journeys in Japan season 16. It aired on June 24, 2025.

Next: E14 · Matagi: Yamagata’s Spiritual Hunter-Gatherers Best of Season 16