English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
Show Info
Schedule: Tuesdays
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Travel
Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp
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Previous Episode
Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge
Episode 2026-03-17; Mar 17, 2026
Dean Newcombe discovers Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Japan's main island. Thanks to the warm Kuroshio Current that flows northward in the Pacific, the town is blessed with a warm climate and a bountiful sea that supports a diverse ecosystem. I…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17: Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| 2026-02-24: Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern Land | Feb 24, 2026 | |
| 2026-02-17: Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu | Feb 17, 2026 |