Journeys in Japan

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

Network: Japan NHK World (2010 - now)
Schedule: Tuesdays (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel

Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp

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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 NameAirdateTrailer
2026-03-17: Kushimoto: Life at the Water's EdgeMar 17, 2026
2026-02-24: Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern LandFeb 24, 2026
2026-02-17: Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the AinuFeb 17, 2026
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