Journeys in Japan
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Overview
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
17 seasons
Season 1
2010 · 35 episodes
Season 1
2010 · 35 episodes
- 1 1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
- 2 2. Toyama City, Toyama
- 3 3. Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled
- 4 4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
- 5 5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
- 6 6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
- 7 7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
- 8 8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
- 9 9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
- 10 10. Toyokawa, Aichi
- 11 11. Himeji, Hyogo
- 12 12. Naruto, Tokushima
- 13 13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure
- 14 14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy
- 15 15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu
- 16 16. Mino City, Gifu
- 17 17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
- 18 18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord
- 19 19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
- 20 20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights
- 21 21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
- 22 22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People
- 23 23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi
- 24 24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
- 25 25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams
- 26 26. Hita City, Oita
- 27 27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm
- 28 28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea
- 29 29. A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures
- 30 30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City
- 31 31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy
- 32 32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley
- 33 33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
- 34 34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
- 35 35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge
Season 2
2011 · 44 episodes
Season 2
2011 · 44 episodes
- 1 1. Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land
- 2 2. Goto Islands, Nagasaki
- 3 3. Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship
- 4 4. Colorful Temple Tour!
- 5 5. Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl
- 6 6. Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama
- 7 7. Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep
- 8 8. Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice
- 9 9. Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time
- 10 10. Old Meets New in Kumamoto
- 11 11. Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn
- 12 12. Cape Muroto in Early Spring
- 13 13. Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka
- 14 14. Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery
- 15 15. Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks
- 16 16. A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san
- 17 17. The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River
- 18 18. Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty
- 19 19. Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands
- 20 20. A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands
- 21 21. Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition
- 22 22. Breathtaking Landscapes
- 23 23. Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido
- 24 24. Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture
- 25 25. Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys
- 26 26. Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland
- 27 27. Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture
- 28 28. A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown
- 29 29. The Soul of Okinawan Music (1)
- 30 30. The Soul of Okinawan Music (2)
- 31 31. Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano
- 32 32. Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima
- 33 33. Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate
- 34 34. Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends
- 35 35. Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan
- 36 36. The Flavor of Autumn
- 37 37. Sado: A Stage for Tradition
- 38 38. Blessings from the Mountains
- 39 39. Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery
- 40 40. Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace
- 41 41. Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki
- 42 42. Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone
- 43 43. Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life
- 44 44. The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard
Season 3
2012 · 44 episodes
Season 3
2012 · 44 episodes
- 1 1. Walking the Historic Nakasendo
- 2 2. Samurai Days in Satsuma
- 3 3. Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy
- 4 4. Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi
- 5 5. Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World
- 6 6. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture
- 7 7. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture
- 8 8. Life in the Deep Snow
- 9 9. Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture
- 10 10. Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture
- 11 11. Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture
- 12 12. Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs
- 13 13. Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand
- 14 14. Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways
- 15 15. Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
- 16 16. Time Travelling in Shiga
- 17 17. On Two Wheels to Aso
- 18 18. Getting Lost in Pink Petals
- 19 19. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime
- 20 20. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa
- 21 21. A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway
- 22 22. Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa
- 23 23. Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa
- 24 24. Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi
- 25 25. The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu
- 26 26. Sapporo: The Good Life
- 27 27. Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture
- 28 28. Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
- 29 29. Rishiri: From Sea to Summit
- 30 30. Rebun: A Floating Garden
- 31 31. Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa
- 32 32. Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata
- 33 33. Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami
- 34 34. Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture
- 35 35. Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo
- 36 36. Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa
- 37 37. Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko
- 38 38. Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka
- 39 39. Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition
- 40 40. Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka
- 41 41. Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma
- 42 42. Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast
- 43 43. All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue
- 44 44. Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki
Season 4
2013 · 42 episodes
Season 4
2013 · 42 episodes
- 1 1. Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy
- 2 2. Winter Bliss in Takayama
- 3 3. Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura
- 4 4. Namahage New Year's Rite
- 5 5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey
- 6 6. Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea
- 7 7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2
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8. Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao
- 9 9. Discovering Tottori Crafts
- 10 10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm
- 11 11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki
- 12 12. A Spiritual Journey in Oita
- 13 13. Jazzy Kobe
- 14 14. Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children
- 15 15. The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands
- 16 16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition
- 17 17. Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean
- 18 18. Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital
- 19 19. Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin
- 20 20. Tateyama Peak Experience
- 21 21. The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan
- 22 22. Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps
- 23 23. Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays
- 24 24. Osaka Art Power
- 25 25. Oki Islands
- 26 26. Living with Horses: Hidaka
- 27 27. Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen
- 28 28. Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping
- 29 29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature
- 30 30. Wonderful Yakushima
- 31 31. Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari
- 32 32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura
- 33 33. The Festival for the Wind
- 34 34. Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama
- 35 35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto
- 36 36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time
- 37 37. Iga Ninja Forest
- 38 38. Nostalgic Kawagoe
- 39 39. Celebrating Akita Cedar
- 40 40. Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu
- 41 41. The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya
- 42 42. Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads
Season 5
2014 · 39 episodes
Season 5
2014 · 39 episodes
- 1 1. Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake
- 2 2. Hiroshima: The City of Hope
- 3 3. A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi
- 4 4. Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn
- 5 5. Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring
- 6 6. Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea
- 7 7. Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice
- 8 8. Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities
- 9 9. Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship
- 10 10. Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions
- 11 11. Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense
- 12 12. Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage
- 13 13. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition
- 14 14. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba
- 15 15. Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship
- 16 16. Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals
- 17 17. Izumo: Land of Living Legends
- 18 18. Splashing and Chilling in Minakami
- 19 19. Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection
- 20 20. Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino
- 21 21. Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition
- 22 22. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise
- 23 23. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro
- 24 24. Iwate: Road to Recovery
- 25 25. Okinawa: The Land of Karate
- 26 26. Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization
- 27 27. Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods
- 28 28. Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea
- 29 29. Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water
- 30 30. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship
- 31 31. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth
- 32 32. Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance
- 33 33. Into the Heart of Kyoto
- 34 34. Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road
- 35 35. Savoring Fall on Shodoshima
- 36 36. Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea
- 37 37. Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft
- 38 38. Yokohama Stories
- 39 39. Echizen: The World of Washi
Season 6
2015 · 35 episodes
Season 6
2015 · 35 episodes
- 1 1. Winter Wonderland: Hakodate
- 2 2. Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls
- 3 3. Iwate: Savoring Winter
- 4 4. Blues City Osaka
- 5 5. Sanriku: Returning the Emotion
- 6 6. Majestic Yakushima in Winter
- 7 7. Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring
- 8 8. Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights
- 9 9. Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms
- 10 10. Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water
- 11 11. Pure Himeji: Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture
- 12 12. Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive
- 13 13. Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast
- 14 14. Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance
- 15 15. Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan
- 16 16. Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu
- 17 17. Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses
- 18 18. Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer
- 19 19. Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty
- 20 20. Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills
- 21 21. The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula
- 22 22. Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island
- 23 23. Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition
- 24 24. The Thrilling Nebuta Festival
- 25 25. Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki
- 26 26. Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past
- 27 27. Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart
- 28 28. Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori
- 29 29. Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags
- 30 30. Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima
- 31 31. Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions
- 32 32. Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi
- 33 33. Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace
- 34 34. Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral
- 35 35. Akita Autumn Feast
Season 7
2016 · 36 episodes
Season 7
2016 · 36 episodes
- 1 1. Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities
- 2 2. Miyako: The Island of Song
- 3 3. Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot
- 4 4. Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter
- 5 5. Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home
- 6 6. Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition
- 7 7. Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play
- 8 8. Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition
- 9 9. Iwate Winter Rite
- 10 10. Okayama: Into the Deep Red
- 11 11. Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage
- 12 12. Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord
- 13 13. Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods
- 14 14. Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature
- 15 15. Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood
- 16 16. Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms
- 17 17. Komatsu Kabuki Kids
- 18 18. A Taste of Nagasaki
- 19 19. Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People
- 20 20. Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks
- 21 21. Sabae: Eye on Design
- 22 22. Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido
- 23 23. Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky
- 24 24. Hidden Village Kuma
- 25 25. Aomori: Out of This World
- 26 26. Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights
- 27 27. Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing
- 28 28. Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape
- 29 29. Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf
- 30 30. Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia
- 31 31. Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past
- 32 32. Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage
- 33 33. Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses
- 34 34. Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking
- 35 35. Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan
- 36 36. Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living
Season 8
2017 · 35 episodes
Season 8
2017 · 35 episodes
- 1 1. Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own
- 2 2. Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise
- 3 3. Niseko: Snowy Adventures
- 4 4. Suruga Bay: The Bounty of the Deep
- 5 5. Tokoname: City of Ceramics Past and Present
- 6 6. Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors
- 7 7. Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice and Snow
- 8 8. Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience
- 9 9. Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu
- 10 10. Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour
- 11 11. Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles
- 12 12. Hakuba: Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring
- 13 13. Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for all Living Creatures
- 14 14. Monobe, Kochi: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet
- 15 15. Manazuru: Good Living by Design
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16. Nanyo, Ehime: Water for Life and Fun
- 17 17. Meiwa-cho, Mie: An Ancient Legend Comes to Life
- 18 18. Mount Daisen: Mystical Rites, Local Life
- 19 19. Murayama, Yamagata: Local Delicacies, Local Pride
- 20 20. Tottori: Sculpted by Nature
- 21 21. Deep into the Unspoiled Forest: Shirakami Sanchi
- 22 22. Yonaguni: Wild West Escapades
- 23 23. Obuse, Nagano: Walking and Running for Fun
- 24 24. Taisetsuzan: Summer Alpine Discoveries
- 25 25. Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi!
- 26 26. Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima
- 27 27. Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns
- 28 28. Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty
- 29 29. Minami-Izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway
- 30 30. A River Runs Through Hokkaido
- 31 31. Kagoshima: The Taste and Style of "Kuro" Culture
- 32 32. Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry
- 33 33. Togakushi: Autumn Hues at a Sacred Mountain
- 34 34. Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn
- 35 35. Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit
Season 9
2018 · 34 episodes
Season 9
2018 · 34 episodes
- 1 1. Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima
- 2 2. Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies
- 3 3. Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps
- 4 4. Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style
- 5 5. Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor
- 6 6. Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country
- 7 7. A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido
- 8 8. Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter
- 9 9. Makabe: A Promise of Spring
- 10 10. Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami
- 11 11. Following a Samurai Tea Master
- 12 12. Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast
- 13 13. Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals
- 14 14. Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition
- 15 15. Atami: The Spa Revival
- 16 16. Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels
- 17 17. Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition
- 18 18. Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present
- 19 19. Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past
- 20 20. Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains
- 21 21. Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time
- 22 22. Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition
- 23 23. Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm
- 24 24. Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature
- 25 25. Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido
- 26 26. Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty
- 27 27. Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise
- 28 28. The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea
- 29 29. Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms
- 30 30. Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme
- 31 31. Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces
- 32 32. Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future
- 33 33. Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color
- 34 34. Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise
Season 10
2019 · 37 episodes
Season 10
2019 · 37 episodes
- 1 1. Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past
- 2 2. Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road
- 3 3. Nichinan: A Port City Reviving
- 4 4. Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise
- 5 5. Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa
- 6 6. Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway
- 7 7. Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel
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8. Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition
- 9 9. Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm
- 10 10. Gliding Hokkaido's Powder
- 11 11. Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales
- 12 12. Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility
- 13 13. Road Tripping Around Miyazaki
- 14 14. Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters
- 15 15. Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive
- 16 16. Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer
- 17 17. Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle
- 18 18. Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories
- 19 19. Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem
- 20 20. Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea
- 21 21. Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water
- 22 22. Tonami: The Winds of Change
- 23 23. Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty
- 24 24. Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive
- 25 25. Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms
- 26 26. Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit
- 27 27. Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future
- 28 28. Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty
- 29 29. Kagawa: Stepping into the Past
- 30 30. Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature
- 31 31. Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River
- 32 32. Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride
- 33 33. New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa
- 34 34. Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan
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35. Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings
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36. Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis
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37. Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi
Season 11
2020 · 26 episodes
Season 11
2020 · 26 episodes
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1. Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History
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2. Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea
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3. Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka
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4. Yokohama: A Port Town with It All
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5. Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition
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6. Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts
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7. The Magic of Winter in Akita
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8. Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island
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9. Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic
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10. Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels
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11. Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana
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12. Ishigaki: A Look to the Future
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13. KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture
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14. Atami is Back
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15. Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community
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16. Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance
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17. Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road
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18. Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima
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19. Ogawa Village: Laidback Living with Mountain Vistas
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20. Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake
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21. South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery
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22. Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers
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23. Ashio: Memory of the Forest
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24. Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery
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25. Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country
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26. Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors
Season 12
2021 · 29 episodes
Season 12
2021 · 29 episodes
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1. Kyoto: Tango Chirimen
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2. Tsu: A Path to the Heart
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3. Tsushima: Slow Living on a Frontline Island
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4. Moji: Gateway to the World
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5. Frozen Beauty at Dawn and Dusk: Hokkaido in Midwinter
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6. Poetic Beauty of Wintry Kussharo
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7. Otaru: Herring and Glassware; Keeping Alive Otaru's Tradition
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8. Eye on Nagoya: A City's Identity through Architecture
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9. Yamatokoriyama: Water Brimming with Goldfish
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10. Minami Shinshu: A Solo Alps Journey
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11. Rainy Nights, Summer Mysteries
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12. Go Deep! Underwater Paradise
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13. Toba Islands: Life and Love in a Traditional Community
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14. Cultivating a Taste for Summer Vegetables
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15. The Trail to Chiyanoki: Mountain Biking Revives Village
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16. Lifting the Spirit through Architecture: Nikko Okinawa Osaka
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17. Summer Festivals to Celebrate Around Japan
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18. Ishinomaki: A Decade On - Remembering and Moving Ahead
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19. Ascending the Sacred Peaks
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20. An Ode to Live Music
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21. Creative Solutions Spark Rural Revival
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22. Legacies of Samurai Culture
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23. Hokkaido: Catching the Northern Lights
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24. Oki, Iki, Tsushima: Frontline Islands in the Stream
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25. Shinto Rituals: Linking Communities and Deities
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26. Northern Alps for All Seasons
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27. Rising from the Ruins
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28. Michinoku the Legend of Gold
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29. Kasama: A Pottery Community in Evolution
Season 13
2022 · 25 episodes
Season 13
2022 · 25 episodes
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1. Yamanobe no Michi: Strolling Back Into the Past
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2. Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown
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3. Matsusaka: Legacy of Samurai, Merchants, Artisan
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4. JAPOW Magical Backcountry Ski Tour
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5. —Festivals— A Harbinger of Spring
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6. Hearing the Silent Voice of the Bedrock
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7. Eyeing Architectural Wonders
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8. Nagasaki: City of Hills and Hope
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9. Eternally Radiant Himeji Castle
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10. Maniwa: Living from the Forest
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11. Breathing New Life into Iwaki
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12. Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga
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13. Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead
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14. Suzuka: City with a Racing Circuit
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15. Iriomote: Pursuing the Elusive Jungle Cat
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16. Shinhama, Sendai: A Green Sea Wall for the Future
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17. Tamba-Sasayama: Inn to the Heart of a Village
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18. Okinawa: Weaving Culture
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19. Peak Pleasure in the Northern Alps
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20. Midsummer with the Ancestors: Wakasa Town
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21. With Isabella Bird: On the Road to Nikko
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22. Tochigi: Destinations of Timeless Calm
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23. Spirited Away to Tono
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24. Hakone Hachiri: Highway Back in Time
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25. Kumamoto: Castle Town Loves Its Past with Eye on the Future
Season 14
2023 · 29 episodes
Season 14
2023 · 29 episodes
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1. Nagoya: Exploring with Insiders
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2. Ozu: Castle Town Looking to the Future
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3. Kyushu: On the Trail of Shoyu
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4. Yasugi: Discoveries Along the Iron Road
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5. Matsue: The World of Wagashi
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6. Kochi: Into the Luminous Darkness
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7. Winter Along the Mogami River
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8. Live Long, Live Well in Northern Nagano
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9. Akita, Yamagata, Niigata: The Textiles and Traditions of Winter
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10. Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition
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11. Rambling Around Secluded Yanbaru
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12. Onomichi: Vistas, Cats and Steep Hillsides
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13. Tobishima Kaido: Taking It Slow on Golden Isles
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14. With Isabella Bird — Part 2: On the Road to Tsugawa
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15. On the Sugar Road from Nagasaki to Saga
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16. Nibutani the Ainu, Living with Kamuy
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17. The Wild Life in One-of-a-Kind Amami
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18. Amami Oshima: Beauty in the Rain
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19. Owase: City of Abundant Rain
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20. Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley
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21. Tsuruga Castle, Where the Past Meets the Present
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22. Gujo-Hachiman: Dancing the Night Away
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23. With Isabella Bird — Part 3: On the Road to Yamagata
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24. Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment
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25. From Ise to the Source of the Sacred River
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26. The Soaring Dragons of Chichibu
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27. Kyushu: On the Shoyu Trail: Nagasaki – Kumamoto – Miyazaki
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28. Handa: Savoring a Canal City's Delights
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29. Yakushima Awakenings
Season 15
2024 · 27 episodes
Season 15
2024 · 27 episodes
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1. Morioka: Slow Life, Indie Spirit
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2. 360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 1
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3. 360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 2
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4. On the Sugar Road from Saga to Fukuoka
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5. Isumi Shines as Liveable City
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6. SILK Road: Threads of History from Gunma to Yokohama
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7. Geto Kogen: Deep Powder Dreams
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8. Akita's Festivals Light Up Long Winters
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9. Tomonoura: Tradition and Community in a Historic Port
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10. Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom
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11. Taketa: Onsen Bathing Old and New
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12. With Isabella Bird — Part 4: On the Road to Akita
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13. Okayama: Divine Beings Up Close
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14. Ogaki: The City of Water
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15. Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture
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16. Shodoshima: Island of Discoveries
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17. Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers
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18. NISEKO IN SUMMER: Natural Fun in the Great Outdoors
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19. Kumano Kodo: Fast Hiking to Nirvana
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20. Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance
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21. With Isabella Bird — Part 5: On the Road to Aomori
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22. Osaka: OSAKA HEART AND SOUL
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23. Tokushima: Heartland of Fermentation
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24. OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods
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25. Another Kobe: A Thatched Roof Village
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26. Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs
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27. Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls
Season 16
2025 · 27 episodes
Season 16
2025 · 27 episodes
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1. The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
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2. Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords
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3. Enku's 120,000 Smiles Over Gifu
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4. Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships
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5. Hokuriku 2: The Golden Age of the Trading Ships and Their Legacy
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6. Gunma: Raking in Good Luck
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7. Hida: Deep Winter Escape
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8. Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City Through Its Architecture
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9. NIIGATA: SNOW COUNTRY WONDERLAND
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10. Wakayama: The Cradle of Japan's Flavors
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11. Kure Port, Kochi — The Lure of Katsuo
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12. Izu Peninsula: Volcanic Beauty
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13. Nagaoka: Water, the Wellspring of Abundance
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14. Matagi: Yamagata’s Spiritual Hunter-Gatherers
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15. Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom
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16. Tochigi: Life Away from the Sea
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17. Okinawa: A World in Bloom
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18. With Isabella Bird — Part 6: On the Road to Biratori
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20. The Ontake Kodo Path to Sacred Peak
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21. Mishima: Festival Rhythms Run Deep
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22. Higashikawa: Picture-Perfect Town
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23. Kochi Shimanto River: Pristine Water and Premium Fishing
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24. Discovering Japan's Hidden Christians
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25. Hiking the San'in Coast: Tottori
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26. Unearthing a Love for Seto
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27. SHIMANE: In Search of Izumo's Gardens Past and Present
Season 17
2026 · 14 episodes
Season 17
2026 · 14 episodes
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1. Hiking the San'in Coast: Hyogo-Kyoto
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2. With Isabella Bird - Part 7: On the Road to Ise
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3. Noto: Lighting a Torch for the Future
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4. Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu
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5. Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern Land
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6. Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge
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7. Northern Yatsugatake: Adventures in Snow Hiking
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8. Kokuto Okinawa island sweetness
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9. Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday
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10. Tsuruoka: Gastronomy Rooted in Tradition
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11. Komatsu: Stone Stories
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12. Maze: A Museum without Walls
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13. Tokunoshima: Bull Sumo on Subtropical Island
- 14 14. Kihoku: A Wonderful Waterside World
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