Journeys in Japan

Feb. 02, 2010 NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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1Season 1 Feb. 02, 2010

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Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka Feb. 02, 2010
1 - 2
Toyama City, Toyama Mar. 02, 2010
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Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled Mar. 30, 2010
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Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art Apr. 06, 2010
1 - 5
Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit Apr. 13, 2010
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Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology Apr. 20, 2010
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Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji Apr. 27, 2010
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Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes May. 11, 2010
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Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature May. 18, 2010
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Toyokawa, Aichi May. 25, 2010
1 - 11
Himeji, Hyogo Jun. 01, 2010
1 - 12
Naruto, Tokushima Jun. 15, 2010
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Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure Jun. 22, 2010
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Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy Jun. 29, 2010
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Geo-Touring in Kyushu Jul. 06, 2010
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Mino City, Gifu Jul. 13, 2010
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Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards Jul. 20, 2010
1 - 18
Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord Jul. 27, 2010
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Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture Aug. 03, 2010
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Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights Sep. 07, 2010
1 - 21
Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama Sep. 14, 2010
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Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People Sep. 21, 2010
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Ashikaga City, Tochigi Sep. 28, 2010
1 - 24
Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo Oct. 05, 2010
1 - 25
Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams Oct. 12, 2010
1 - 26
Hita City, Oita Oct. 19, 2010
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Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm Oct. 26, 2010
1 - 28
Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea Nov. 02, 2010
1 - 29
A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures Nov. 09, 2010
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Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City Nov. 16, 2010
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Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy Nov. 23, 2010
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Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley Nov. 30, 2010
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Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima Dec. 07, 2010
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf Dec. 14, 2010
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Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge Dec. 21, 2010

2Season 2 Jan. 11, 2011

2 - 1
Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land Jan. 11, 2011
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Goto Islands, Nagasaki Jan. 18, 2011
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Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship Jan. 25, 2011
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Colorful Temple Tour! Feb. 01, 2011
2 - 5
Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl Feb. 08, 2011
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Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama Feb. 15, 2011
2 - 7
Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep Feb. 22, 2011
2 - 8
Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice Mar. 08, 2011
2 - 9
Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time Apr. 26, 2011
2 - 10
Old Meets New in Kumamoto May. 03, 2011
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Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn May. 10, 2011
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Cape Muroto in Early Spring May. 17, 2011
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Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka May. 24, 2011
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Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery May. 31, 2011
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Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks Jun. 07, 2011
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A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san Jun. 14, 2011
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The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River Jun. 21, 2011
2 - 18
Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty Jun. 28, 2011
2 - 19
Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands Jul. 05, 2011
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A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands Jul. 12, 2011
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Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition Jul. 19, 2011
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Breathtaking Landscapes Jul. 26, 2011
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Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido Aug. 02, 2011
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Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture Aug. 09, 2011
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Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys Aug. 16, 2011
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Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland Aug. 23, 2011
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Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture Aug. 30, 2011
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A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown Sep. 06, 2011
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The Soul of Okinawan Music (1) Sep. 13, 2011
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The Soul of Okinawan Music (2) Sep. 20, 2011
2 - 31
Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano Oct. 04, 2011
2 - 32
Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima Oct. 11, 2011
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Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate Oct. 18, 2011
2 - 34
Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends Oct. 25, 2011
2 - 35
Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan Nov. 01, 2011
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The Flavor of Autumn Nov. 08, 2011
2 - 37
Sado: A Stage for Tradition Nov. 15, 2011
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Blessings from the Mountains Nov. 22, 2011
2 - 39
Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery Nov. 27, 2011
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Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace Nov. 29, 2011
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Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki Dec. 06, 2011
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Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone Dec. 13, 2011
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Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life Dec. 20, 2011
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The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard Dec. 27, 2011

3Season 3 Jan. 10, 2012

3 - 1
Walking the Historic Nakasendo Jan. 10, 2012
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Samurai Days in Satsuma Jan. 17, 2012
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Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy Jan. 24, 2012
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Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi Jan. 31, 2012
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Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World Feb. 07, 2012
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Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture Feb. 14, 2012
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Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture Feb. 21, 2012
3 - 8
Life in the Deep Snow Feb. 28, 2012
3 - 9
Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture Mar. 06, 2012
3 - 10
Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture Mar. 07, 2012
3 - 11
Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture Mar. 13, 2012
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Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs Mar. 20, 2012
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Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand Mar. 27, 2012
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Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways Apr. 03, 2012
3 - 15
Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Apr. 10, 2012
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Time Travelling in Shiga Apr. 17, 2012
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On Two Wheels to Aso Apr. 24, 2012
3 - 18
Getting Lost in Pink Petals May. 01, 2012
3 - 19
Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime May. 22, 2012
3 - 20
Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa May. 29, 2012
3 - 21
A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway Jun. 05, 2012
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Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa Jun. 12, 2012
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Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa Jun. 19, 2012
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Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi Jun. 26, 2012
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The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu Jul. 03, 2012
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Sapporo: The Good Life Jul. 10, 2012
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Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture Jul. 17, 2012
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Kumano Kodo Iseji Route Aug. 07, 2012
3 - 29
Rishiri: From Sea to Summit Aug. 14, 2012
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Rebun: A Floating Garden Aug. 21, 2012
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Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa Aug. 28, 2012
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Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata Sep. 04, 2012
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Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami Sep. 11, 2012
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Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture Sep. 18, 2012
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Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo Oct. 02, 2012
3 - 36
Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa Oct. 16, 2012
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Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko Oct. 23, 2012
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Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka Oct. 30, 2012
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Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition Nov. 06, 2012
3 - 40
Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka Nov. 13, 2012
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Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma Nov. 20, 2012
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Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast Nov. 27, 2012
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All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue Dec. 04, 2012
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Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki Dec. 11, 2012

4Season 4 Jan. 08, 2013

4 - 1
Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy Jan. 08, 2013
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Winter Bliss in Takayama Jan. 22, 2013
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Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura Jan. 29, 2013
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Namahage New Year's Rite Feb. 05, 2013
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Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey Feb. 19, 2013
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Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea Feb. 26, 2013
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Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2 Mar. 12, 2013
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Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao Mar. 19, 2013
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Discovering Tottori Crafts Mar. 26, 2013
4 - 10
Nature's Beauty in Microcosm Apr. 02, 2013
4 - 11
Spring Colors of Ibusuki Apr. 09, 2013
4 - 12
A Spiritual Journey in Oita Apr. 16, 2013
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Jazzy Kobe Apr. 23, 2013
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Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children Apr. 30, 2013
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The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands May. 07, 2013
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Textiles from a Royal Tradition May. 14, 2013
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Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean May. 21, 2013
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Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital May. 28, 2013
4 - 19
Peach Trees and Rural Retreat Kofu Basin Jun. 04, 2013
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Tateyama Peak Experience Jun. 11, 2013
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The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan Jun. 18, 2013
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Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps Jun. 29, 2013
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Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays Jul. 02, 2013
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Osaka Art Power Jul. 09, 2013
4 - 25
Oki Islands Jul. 16, 2013
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Living with Horses: Hidaka Aug. 13, 2013
4 - 27
Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen Aug. 20, 2013
4 - 28
Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping Aug. 27, 2013
4 - 29
Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature Sep. 03, 2013
4 - 30
Wonderful Yakushima Sep. 17, 2013
4 - 31
Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari Sep. 24, 2013
4 - 32
Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura Oct. 01, 2013
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The Festival for the Wind Oct. 15, 2013
4 - 34
Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama Oct. 22, 2013
4 - 35
The Land of Fire: Kumamoto Oct. 29, 2013
4 - 36
Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time Nov. 12, 2013
4 - 37
Iga Ninja Forest Nov. 19, 2013
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Nostalgic Kawagoe Nov. 26, 2013
4 - 39
Celebrating Akita Cedar Dec. 03, 2013
4 - 40
Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu Dec. 10, 2013
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The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya Dec. 17, 2013
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Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads Dec. 31, 2013

5Season 5 Jan. 28, 2014

5 - 1
Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Jan. 28, 2014
5 - 2
Hiroshima: The City of Hope Feb. 04, 2014
5 - 3
A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi Feb. 11, 2014
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Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn Feb. 25, 2014
5 - 5
Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring Mar. 04, 2014
5 - 6
Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea Mar. 11, 2014
5 - 7
Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice Mar. 18, 2014
5 - 8
Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities Mar. 25, 2014
5 - 9
Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship Apr. 01, 2014
5 - 10
Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions Apr. 08, 2014
5 - 11
Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense Apr. 15, 2014
5 - 12
Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage Apr. 22, 2014
5 - 13
A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition May. 06, 2014
5 - 14
A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba May. 06, 2014
5 - 15
Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship May. 13, 2014
5 - 16
Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals Jun. 10, 2014
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Izumo: Land of Living Legends Jun. 17, 2014
5 - 18
Splashing and Chilling in Minakami Jun. 24, 2014
5 - 19
Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection Jul. 01, 2014
5 - 20
Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino Jul. 08, 2014
5 - 21
Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition Jul. 15, 2014
5 - 22
Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise Jul. 22, 2014
5 - 23
Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro Jul. 29, 2014
5 - 24
Iwate: Road to Recovery Aug. 05, 2014
5 - 25
Okinawa: The Land of Karate Aug. 12, 2014
5 - 26
Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization Aug. 19, 2014
5 - 27
Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods Aug. 26, 2014
5 - 28
Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea Sep. 16, 2014
5 - 29
Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water Sep. 23, 2014
5 - 30
Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship Oct. 14, 2014
5 - 31
Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth Oct. 21, 2014
5 - 32
Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance Oct. 28, 2014
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Into the Heart of Kyoto Nov. 04, 2014
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Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road Nov. 11, 2014
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Savoring Fall on Shodoshima Nov. 18, 2014
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Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea Nov. 25, 2014
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Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft Dec. 02, 2014
5 - 38
Yokohama Stories Dec. 09, 2014
5 - 39
Echizen: The World of Washi Dec. 30, 2014

6Season 6 Feb. 10, 2015

6 - 1
Winter Wonderland: Hakodate Feb. 10, 2015
6 - 2
Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls Feb. 17, 2015
6 - 3
Iwate: Savoring Winter Feb. 24, 2015
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Blues City Osaka Mar. 03, 2015
6 - 5
Sanriku: Returning the Emotion Mar. 10, 2015
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Majestic Yakushima in Winter Mar. 31, 2015
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Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring Apr. 07, 2015
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Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights Apr. 21, 2015
6 - 9
Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms Apr. 28, 2015
6 - 10
Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water May. 05, 2015
6 - 11
Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture May. 12, 2015
6 - 12
Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive Jun. 02, 2015
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Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast Jun. 16, 2015
6 - 14
Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance Jun. 23, 2015
6 - 15
Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan Jul. 07, 2015
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Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu Jul. 14, 2015
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Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses Jul. 21, 2015
6 - 18
Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer Jul. 28, 2015
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Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty Aug. 04, 2015
6 - 20
Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills Aug. 11, 2015
6 - 21
The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula Aug. 18, 2015
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Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island Aug. 25, 2015
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Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition Sep. 08, 2015
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The Thrilling Nebuta Festival Sep. 22, 2015
6 - 25
Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki Sep. 29, 2015
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Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past Oct. 13, 2015
6 - 27
Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart Oct. 27, 2015
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Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori Nov. 03, 2015
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Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags Nov. 10, 2015
6 - 30
Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima Nov. 17, 2015
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Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions Nov. 24, 2015
6 - 32
Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi Dec. 01, 2015
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Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace Dec. 08, 2015
6 - 34
Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral Dec. 15, 2015
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Akita Autumn Feast Dec. 22, 2015

7Season 7 Feb. 02, 2016

7 - 1
Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities Feb. 02, 2016
7 - 2
Miyako: The Island of Song Feb. 09, 2016
7 - 3
Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot Feb. 16, 2016
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Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter Mar. 01, 2016
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Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home Mar. 15, 2016
7 - 6
Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition Mar. 22, 2016
7 - 7
Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play Apr. 05, 2016
7 - 8
Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition Apr. 12, 2016
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Iwate Winter Rite Apr. 19, 2016
7 - 10
Okayama: Into the Deep Red Apr. 26, 2016
7 - 11
Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage May. 03, 2016
7 - 12
Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord May. 17, 2016
7 - 13
Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods May. 24, 2016
7 - 14
Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature May. 31, 2016
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Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood Jun. 07, 2016
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Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms Jun. 14, 2016
7 - 17
Komatsu Kabuki Kids Jun. 21, 2016
7 - 18
A Taste of Nagasaki Jun. 28, 2016
7 - 19
Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People Jul. 12, 2016
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Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks Jul. 19, 2016
7 - 21
Sabae: Eye on Design Jul. 26, 2016
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Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido Aug. 02, 2016
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Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky Aug. 16, 2016
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Hidden Village Kuma Aug. 23, 2016
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Aomori: Out of This World Sep. 13, 2016
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Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights Sep. 20, 2016
7 - 27
Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing Sep. 27, 2016
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Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape Oct. 11, 2016
7 - 29
Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf Oct. 18, 2016
7 - 30
Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia Oct. 25, 2016
7 - 31
Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past Nov. 08, 2016
7 - 32
Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage Nov. 15, 2016
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Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses Nov. 22, 2016
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Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking Nov. 29, 2016
7 - 35
Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan Dec. 13, 2016
7 - 36
Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living Dec. 20, 2016

8Season 8 Jan. 31, 2017

8 - 1
Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own Jan. 31, 2017
8 - 2
Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise Feb. 07, 2017
8 - 3
Niseko: Snowy Adventures Feb. 14, 2017
8 - 4
Suruga Bay: The Bounty of the Deep Feb. 21, 2017
8 - 5
Tokoname: City of Ceramics Past and Present Feb. 28, 2017
8 - 6
Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors Mar. 07, 2017
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Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice and Snow Apr. 04, 2017
8 - 8
Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience Apr. 11, 2017
8 - 9
Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu Apr. 18, 2017
8 - 10
Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour Apr. 25, 2017
8 - 11
Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles May. 02, 2017
8 - 12
Hakuba: Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring May. 09, 2017
8 - 13
Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for all Living Creatures May. 30, 2017
8 - 14
Monobe, Kochi: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet Jun. 20, 2017
8 - 15
Manazuru: Good Living by Design Jun. 27, 2017
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Nanyo, Ehime: Water for Life and Fun Jul. 04, 2017
8 - 17
Meiwa-cho, Mie: An Ancient Legend Comes to Life Jul. 11, 2017
8 - 18
Mount Daisen: Mystical Rites, Local Life Jul. 18, 2017
8 - 19
Murayama, Yamagata: Local Delicacies, Local Pride Jul. 25, 2017
8 - 20
Tottori: Sculpted by Nature Aug. 01, 2017
8 - 21
Deep into the Unspoiled Forest: Shirakami Sanchi Aug. 08, 2017
8 - 22
Yonaguni: Wild West Escapades Aug. 15, 2017
8 - 23
Obuse, Nagano: Walking and Running for Fun Aug. 22, 2017
8 - 24
Taisetsuzan: Summer Alpine Discoveries Sep. 12, 2017
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Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi! Sep. 19, 2017
8 - 26
Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima Sep. 26, 2017
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Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns Oct. 03, 2017
8 - 28
Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty Oct. 10, 2017
8 - 29
Minami-Izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway Oct. 17, 2017
8 - 30
A River Runs Through Hokkaido Oct. 24, 2017
8 - 31
Kagoshima: The Taste and Style of "Kuro" Culture Nov. 07, 2017
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Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry Nov. 21, 2017
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Togakushi: Autumn Hues at a Sacred Mountain Nov. 28, 2017
8 - 34
Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn Dec. 05, 2017
8 - 35
Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit Dec. 12, 2017

9Season 9 Jan. 09, 2018

9 - 1
Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima Jan. 09, 2018
9 - 2
Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies Feb. 06, 2018
9 - 3
Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps Feb. 13, 2018
9 - 4
Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style Feb. 20, 2018
9 - 5
Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor Feb. 27, 2018
9 - 6
Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country Mar. 06, 2018
9 - 7
A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido Mar. 27, 2018
9 - 8
Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter Apr. 03, 2018
9 - 9
Makabe: A Promise of Spring Apr. 10, 2018
9 - 10
Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami Apr. 24, 2018
9 - 11
Following a Samurai Tea Master May. 08, 2018
9 - 12
Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast Jun. 05, 2018
9 - 13
Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals Jun. 12, 2018
9 - 14
Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition Jun. 19, 2018
9 - 15
Atami: The Spa Revival Jun. 26, 2018
9 - 16
Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels Jul. 03, 2018
9 - 17
Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition Jul. 10, 2018
9 - 18
Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present Jul. 17, 2018
9 - 19
Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past Jul. 24, 2018
9 - 20
Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains Jul. 30, 2018
9 - 21
Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time Aug. 06, 2018
9 - 22
Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition Aug. 14, 2018
9 - 23
Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm Aug. 21, 2018
9 - 24
Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature Aug. 28, 2018
9 - 25
Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido Sep. 18, 2018
9 - 26
Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty Sep. 25, 2018
9 - 27
Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise Oct. 09, 2018
9 - 28
The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea Oct. 16, 2018
9 - 29
Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms Oct. 23, 2018
9 - 30
Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme Nov. 06, 2018
9 - 31
Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces Nov. 13, 2018
9 - 32
Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future Nov. 27, 2018
9 - 33
Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color Dec. 18, 2018
9 - 34
Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise Dec. 25, 2018

10Season 10 Jan. 08, 2019

10 - 1
Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past Jan. 08, 2019
10 - 2
Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road Feb. 05, 2019
10 - 3
Nichinan: A Port City Reviving Feb. 12, 2019
10 - 4
Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise Feb. 19, 2019
10 - 5
Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa Feb. 26, 2019
10 - 6
Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway Mar. 05, 2019
10 - 7
Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel Mar. 12, 2019
10 - 8
Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition Mar. 19, 2019
10 - 9
Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm Mar. 26, 2019
10 - 10
Gliding Hokkaido's Powder Apr. 02, 2019
10 - 11
Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales Apr. 09, 2019
10 - 12
Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility Apr. 23, 2019
10 - 13
Road Tripping Around Miyazaki May. 07, 2019
10 - 14
Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters May. 14, 2019
10 - 15
Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive May. 21, 2019
10 - 16
Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer May. 28, 2019
10 - 17
Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle Jun. 11, 2019
10 - 18
Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories Jun. 18, 2019
10 - 19
Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem Jun. 25, 2019
10 - 20
Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea Jul. 02, 2019
10 - 21
Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water Jul. 30, 2019
10 - 22
Tonami: The Winds of Change Aug. 06, 2019
10 - 23
Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty Aug. 13, 2019
10 - 24
Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive Aug. 20, 2019
10 - 25
Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms Sep. 03, 2019
10 - 26
Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit Sep. 17, 2019
10 - 27
Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future Sep. 24, 2019
10 - 28
Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty Oct. 01, 2019
10 - 29
Kagawa: Stepping into the Past Oct. 08, 2019
10 - 30
Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature Oct. 22, 2019
10 - 31
Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River Nov. 05, 2019
10 - 32
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride Nov. 12, 2019
10 - 33
New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa Nov. 19, 2019
10 - 34
Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan Nov. 26, 2019
10 - 35
Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings Dec. 03, 2019
10 - 36
Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis Dec. 10, 2019
10 - 37
Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi Dec. 24, 2019

11Season 11 Jan. 14, 2020

11 - 1
Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History Jan. 14, 2020
11 - 2
Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea Jan. 28, 2020
11 - 3
Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka Feb. 04, 2020
11 - 4
Yokohama: A Port Town with It All Feb. 25, 2020
11 - 5
Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition Mar. 09, 2020
11 - 6
Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts Mar. 16, 2020
11 - 7
The Magic of Winter in Akita Mar. 23, 2020
11 - 8
Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island Mar. 30, 2020
11 - 9
Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic Apr. 13, 2020
11 - 10
Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels Apr. 21, 2020
11 - 11
Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana Apr. 28, 2020
11 - 12
Ishigaki: A Look to the Future Aug. 18, 2020
11 - 13
KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture Sep. 29, 2020
11 - 14
Atami is Back Oct. 06, 2020
11 - 15
Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community Oct. 13, 2020
11 - 16
Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance Oct. 20, 2020
11 - 17
Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road Oct. 27, 2020
11 - 18
Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima Nov. 03, 2020
11 - 19
Ogawa Village: Laidback Living with Mountain Vistas Nov. 10, 2020
11 - 20
Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake Nov. 17, 2020
11 - 21
South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery Nov. 24, 2020
11 - 22
Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers Dec. 01, 2020
11 - 23
Ashio: Memory of the Forest Dec. 08, 2020
11 - 24
Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery Dec. 15, 2020
11 - 25
Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country Dec. 22, 2020
11 - 26
Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors Dec. 29, 2020

12Season 12 Jan. 05, 2021

12 - 1
Kyoto: Tango Chirimen Jan. 05, 2021
12 - 2
Tsu: A Path to the Heart Jan. 26, 2021
12 - 3
Tsushima: Slow Living on a Frontline Island Feb. 09, 2021
12 - 4
Moji: Gateway to the World Feb. 16, 2021
12 - 5
Frozen Beauty at Dawn and Dusk: Hokkaido in Midwinter Feb. 23, 2021
12 - 6
Poetic Beauty of Wintry Kussharo Mar. 30, 2021
12 - 7
Otaru: Herring and Glassware; Keeping Alive Otaru's Tradition May. 03, 2021
12 - 8
Eye on Nagoya: A City's Identity through Architecture May. 11, 2021
12 - 9
Yamatokoriyama: Water Brimming with Goldfish May. 25, 2021
12 - 10
Minami Shinshu: A Solo Alps Journey Jun. 08, 2021
12 - 11
Rainy Nights, Summer Mysteries Jun. 29, 2021
12 - 12
Go Deep! Underwater Paradise Jul. 06, 2021
12 - 13
Toba Islands: Life and Love in a Traditional Community Jul. 13, 2021
12 - 14
Cultivating a Taste for Summer Vegetables Jul. 20, 2021
12 - 15
The Trail to Chiyanoki: Mountain Biking Revives Village Jul. 27, 2021
12 - 16
Lifting the Spirit through Architecture Nikko Okinawa Osaka Aug. 03, 2021
12 - 17
Summer Festivals to Celebrate Around Japan Aug. 10, 2021
12 - 18
Ishinomaki: A Decade On - Remembering and Moving Ahead Aug. 17, 2021
12 - 19
Ascending the Sacred Peaks Aug. 24, 2021
12 - 20
An Ode to Live Music Sep. 21, 2021
12 - 21
Creative Solutions Spark Rural Revival Sep. 28, 2021
12 - 22
Legacies of Samurai Culture Oct. 05, 2021
12 - 23
Hokkaido: Catching the Northern Lights Oct. 19, 2021
12 - 24
Oki, Iki, Tsushima: Frontline Islands in the Stream Oct. 26, 2021
12 - 25
Shinto Rituals: Linking Communities and Deities Nov. 02, 2021
12 - 26
Northern Alps for All Seasons Nov. 16, 2021
12 - 27
Rising from the Ruins Nov. 23, 2021
12 - 28
Michinoku the Legend of Gold Dec. 14, 2021
12 - 29
Kasama: A Pottery Community in Evolution Dec. 28, 2021

13Season 13 Jan. 18, 2022

13 - 1
Yamanobe no Michi Jan. 18, 2022
13 - 2
Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown Feb. 08, 2022
13 - 3
Matsusaka: Legacy of Samurai, Merchants, Artisan Feb. 15, 2022
13 - 4
JAPOW Magical Backcountry Ski Tour Mar. 08, 2022
13 - 5
—Festivals— A Harbinger of Spring Mar. 15, 2022
13 - 6
Hearing the Silent Voice of the Bedrock Mar. 22, 2022
13 - 7
Eyeing Architectural Wonders Mar. 29, 2022
13 - 8
Nagasaki: City of Hills and Hope May. 17, 2022
13 - 9
Eternally Radiant Himeji Castle May. 31, 2022
13 - 10
Maniwa: Living from the Forest Jun. 07, 2022
13 - 11
Breathing New Life into Iwaki Jun. 21, 2022
13 - 12
Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga Jun. 28, 2022
13 - 13
Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead Jul. 05, 2022
13 - 14
Suzuka: City with a Racing Circuit Jul. 12, 2022
13 - 15
Iriomote: Pursuing the Elusive Jungle Cat Jul. 19, 2022
13 - 16
Shinhama, Sendai: A Green Sea Wall for the Future Aug. 02, 2022
13 - 17
Tamba-Sasayama: Inn to the Heart of a Village Aug. 09, 2022
13 - 18
Okinawa: Weaving Culture Aug. 30, 2022
13 - 19
Peak Pleasure in the Northern Alps Sep. 20, 2022
13 - 20
Midsummer with the Ancestors: Wakasa Town Oct. 04, 2022
13 - 21
With Isabella Bird: On the Road to Nikko Oct. 11, 2022
13 - 22
Tochigi: Destinations of Timeless Calm Oct. 25, 2022
13 - 23
Spirited Away to Tono Nov. 08, 2022
13 - 24
Hakone Hachiri: Highway Back in Time Dec. 06, 2022
13 - 25
Kumamoto: Castle Town Loves Its Past with Eye on the Future Dec. 27, 2022

14Season 14 Jan. 03, 2023

14 - 1
Nagoya: Exploring with Insiders Jan. 03, 2023
14 - 2
Ozu: Castle Town Looking to the Future Jan. 17, 2023
14 - 3
Kyushu: On the Trail of Shoyu Jan. 31, 2023
14 - 4
Yasugi: Discoveries Along the Iron Road Feb. 07, 2023
14 - 5
Matsue: The World of Wagashi Feb. 14, 2023
14 - 6
Kochi: Into the Luminous Darkness Feb. 28, 2023
14 - 7
Winter Along the Mogami River Mar. 07, 2023
14 - 8
Live Long, Live Well in Northern Nagano Mar. 14, 2023
14 - 9
Akita, Yamagata, Niigata: The Textiles and Traditions of Winter Mar. 21, 2023
14 - 10
Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition Apr. 11, 2023
14 - 11
Rambling Around Secluded Yanbaru Apr. 25, 2023
14 - 12
Onomichi: Vistas, Cats and Steep Hillsides May. 02, 2023
14 - 13
Tobishima Kaido: Taking It Slow on Golden Isles May. 16, 2023
14 - 14
With Isabella Bird — Part 2: On the Road to Tsugawa Jun. 06, 2023
14 - 15
On the Sugar Road from Nagasaki to Saga Jun. 13, 2023
14 - 16
Nibutani the Ainu, Living with Kamuy Jun. 27, 2023
14 - 17
The Wild Life in One-of-a-Kind Amami Jul. 04, 2023
14 - 18
Amami Oshima: Beauty in the Rain Jul. 11, 2023
14 - 19
Owase: City of Abundant Rain Jul. 25, 2023
14 - 20
Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley Aug. 15, 2023
14 - 21
Tsuruga Castle, Where the Past Meets the Present Sep. 19, 2023
14 - 22
Gujo-Hachiman: Dancing the Night Away Sep. 26, 2023
14 - 23
With Isabella Bird — Part 3: On the Road to Yamagata Oct. 31, 2023
14 - 24
Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment Nov. 07, 2023
14 - 25
From Ise to the Source of the Sacred River Nov. 14, 2023
14 - 26
The Soaring Dragons of Chichibu Nov. 28, 2023
14 - 27
Kyushu: On the Shoyu Trail Nagasaki – Kumamoto – Miyazaki Dec. 05, 2023
14 - 28
Handa: Savoring a Canal City's Delights Dec. 12, 2023
14 - 29
Yakushima Awakenings Dec. 26, 2023

15Season 15 Jan. 16, 2024

15 - 1
Morioka: Slow Life, Indie Spirit Jan. 16, 2024
15 - 2
360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 1 Feb. 06, 2024
15 - 3
360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 2 Feb. 13, 2024
15 - 4
On the Sugar Road from Saga to Fukuoka Feb. 20, 2024
15 - 5
Isumi Shines as Liveable City Feb. 27, 2024
15 - 6
SILK Road: Threads of History from Gunma to Yokohama Mar. 05, 2024
15 - 7
Geto Kogen: Deep Powder Dreams Mar. 19, 2024
15 - 8
Akita's Festivals Light Up Long Winters Apr. 02, 2024
15 - 9
Tomonoura: Tradition and Community in a Historic Port Apr. 30, 2024
15 - 10
Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom May. 14, 2024
15 - 11
Taketa: Onsen Bathing Old and New May. 28, 2024
15 - 12
With Isabella Bird — Part 4: On the Road to Akita Jun. 04, 2024
15 - 13
Okayama: Divine Beings Up Close Jun. 18, 2024
15 - 14
Ogaki: The City of Water Jul. 02, 2024
15 - 15
Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture Jul. 16, 2024
15 - 16
Shodoshima: Island of Discoveries Aug. 06, 2024
15 - 17
Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers Aug. 20, 2024
15 - 18
NISEKO IN SUMMER: Natural Fun in the Great Outdoors Aug. 27, 2024
15 - 19
Kumano Kodo: Fast Hiking to Nirvana Sep. 03, 2024
15 - 20
Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance Sep. 17, 2024
15 - 21
With Isabella Bird — Part 5: On the Road to Aomori Oct. 01, 2024
15 - 22
Osaka: OSAKA HEART AND SOUL Oct. 08, 2024
15 - 23
Tokushima: Heartland of Fermentation Oct. 22, 2024
15 - 24
OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods Nov. 19, 2024
15 - 25
Another Kobe: A Thatched Roof Village Dec. 03, 2024
15 - 26
Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs Dec. 17, 2024
15 - 27
Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls Dec. 24, 2024

16Season 16 Feb. 04, 2025

16 - 1
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village Feb. 04, 2025
16 - 2
Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords Feb. 18, 2025
16 - 3
Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu Feb. 25, 2025
16 - 4
Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships Mar. 04, 2025
16 - 5
Hokuriku 2: The Golden Age of the Trading Ships and Their Legacy Mar. 11, 2025
16 - 6
Gunma: Raking in Good Luck Mar. 18, 2025
16 - 7
Hida: Deep Winter Escape Mar. 25, 2025
16 - 8
Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City through its Architecture Apr. 01, 2025
16 - 9
NIIGATA: SNOW COUNTRY WONDERLAND Apr. 15, 2025

Creator

Cast

Bill Sullivan

Self - Narrator (voice)

Synopsis

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.