Journeys in Japan
2010 ★ 9.0 17 Seasons EN
Documentary
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 …
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Ep 1 2010-02-02
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city open to East …
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Ep 2 2010-03-02
Toyama City, Toyama
Toyama is a city surrounded by tall mountains and has a population of 400,000. It's …
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Ep 3 2010-03-30
Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled
Furano, located just about in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture is becoming a popular destination …
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Ep 4 2010-04-06
Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
The navigator for this episode of "journeys in japan" is opera director Dario Ponissi. His …
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Ep 5 2010-04-13
Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
Kamakura lies on the coast to the south of Tokyo, surrounded on three sides by …
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Ep 6 2010-04-20
Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
This week, "journeys in japan" visits a city of science—Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, at the …
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Ep 7 2010-04-27
Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino Village in Yamanashi …
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Ep 8 2010-05-11
Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit the Tottori Sand Dunes, the largest in …
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Ep 9 2010-05-18
Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
In this edition, JJ goes to a secluded part of northern Izu Peninsula, facing Suruga …
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Ep 10 2010-05-25
Toyokawa, Aichi
In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefecture, one …
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Ep 11 2010-06-01
Himeji, Hyogo
On this edition of 'journeys in japan', we visit Himeji Castle, one of the few …
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Ep 12 2010-06-15
Naruto, Tokushima
This week, we will focus on Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and introduce people who …
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Ep 13 2010-06-22
Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure
The pine-studded sandbar spans Miyazu Bay, facing the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto. The …
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Ep 14 2010-06-29
Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy
On this edition of "journeys in japan" we head to northern Japan to visit a …
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Ep 15 2010-07-06
Geo-Touring in Kyushu
Geoparks, created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to learn more about …
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Ep 16 2010-07-13
Mino City, Gifu
In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit Mino City in Aichi Prefecture, a town …
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Ep 17 2010-07-20
Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
On this edition of journeys in japan, JJ visits Minabe, Wakayama Pref., whose products are …
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Ep 18 2010-07-27
Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord
Sendai is the biggest city in northeastern Japan. It's also the hometown of Kumiko Mori, …
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Ep 19 2010-08-03
Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the country's …
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Ep 20 2010-09-07
Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights
On this edition, we present the highlights from our past broadcasts. Our Reporters travel across …
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Ep 21 2010-09-14
Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. …
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Ep 22 2010-09-21
Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People
This time, "journeys in japan" will travel to Uchiko on the island of Shikoku. Surrounded …
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Ep 23 2010-09-28
Ashikaga City, Tochigi
Tochigi Prefecture is situated in the most northern part of the Kantō region, and is …
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Ep 24 2010-10-05
Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
On this week's "journeys in japan," we visit Karatsu city in Saga prefecture. The area, …
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Ep 25 2010-10-12
Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams
Izu-Oshima, the largest of the seven islands in the Izu chain, lies 120 kilometers south …
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Ep 26 2010-10-19
Hita City, Oita
Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a quiet town with a population of about 70-thousand, …
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Ep 27 2010-10-26
Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm
Nelson Babin-Coy is off to explore the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture by train. Nelson's …
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Ep 28 2010-11-02
Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea
The Seto Inland Sea located in western Japan is the country's largest inland sea. There …
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Ep 29 2010-11-09
A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures
Adeyto visits three sites, starting in Kawasaki for a night factory tour. Most participants, including …
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Ep 30 2010-11-16
Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City
Kure is a 30-minute train ride from Hiroshima. The port town has a population of …
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Ep 31 2010-11-23
Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy
Because of Japan's volcanic terrain, natural hot springs are found throughout country. Known as onsen, …
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Ep 32 2010-11-30
Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley
On this edition of Journeys in Japan , we visit the Iya Valley, in the …
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Ep 33 2010-12-07
Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. …
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Ep 34 2010-12-14
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
In this week's journeys in japan, we visit Kanazawa city in Ishikawa Pre. 99% of …
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Ep 35 2010-12-21
Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge
This week on "journeys in japan" we visit Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture. It's an ancient …
First Air Date
2010-02-02
Last Air Date
2026-03-24
Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
Seasons
17
Total Episodes
551
Episode Runtime
28 min
Rating
9.0 / 10
Votes
1
Network
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Studio
Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK
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