English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
Aired: Feb 1, 2010Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city...
Aired: Mar 1, 2010Toyama is a city surrounded by tall mountains and has a population of 400,000...
Aired: Mar 30, 2010Furano, located just about in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture is becoming a...
4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
Aired: Apr 6, 2010The navigator for this episode of "journeys in japan" is opera director Dario...
5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
Aired: Apr 13, 2010Kamakura lies on the coast to the south of Tokyo, surrounded on three sides b...
6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
Aired: Apr 20, 2010This week, "journeys in japan" visits a city of science—Tsukuba in Ibaraki Pr...
7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
Aired: Apr 27, 2010In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino V...
8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
Aired: May 11, 2010In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit the Tottori Sand Dunes, the larges...
9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
Aired: May 18, 2010In this edition, JJ goes to a secluded part of northern Izu Peninsula, facing...
Aired: May 25, 2010In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefec...
Aired: Jun 1, 2010On this edition of 'journeys in japan', we visit Himeji Castle, one of the fe...
Aired: Jun 15, 2010This week, we will focus on Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and introduce...
13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure
Aired: Jun 22, 2010The pine-studded sandbar spans Miyazu Bay, facing the Sea of Japan in norther...
14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy
Aired: Jun 29, 2010On this edition of "journeys in japan" we head to northern Japan to visit a h...
Aired: Jul 6, 2010Geoparks, created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to lea...
Aired: Jul 13, 2010In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit Mino City in Aichi Prefecture, a t...
17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
Aired: Jul 20, 2010On this edition of journeys in japan, JJ visits Minabe, Wakayama Pref., whose...
18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord
Aired: Jul 27, 2010Sendai is the biggest city in northeastern Japan. It's also the hometown of K...
19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
Aired: Aug 3, 2010Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the coun...
20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights
Aired: Sep 7, 2010On this edition, we present the highlights from our past broadcasts. Our Repo...
21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
Aired: Sep 14, 2010The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nag...
22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People
Aired: Sep 21, 2010This time, "journeys in japan" will travel to Uchiko on the island of Shikoku...
Aired: Sep 28, 2010Tochigi Prefecture is situated in the most northern part of the Kantō region,...
24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
Aired: Oct 5, 2010On this week's "journeys in japan," we visit Karatsu city in Saga prefecture....
25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams
Aired: Oct 12, 2010Izu-Oshima, the largest of the seven islands in the Izu chain, lies 120 kilom...
Aired: Oct 19, 2010Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a quiet town with a population of about 70-th...
27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm
Aired: Oct 26, 2010Nelson Babin-Coy is off to explore the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture by...
28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea
Aired: Nov 2, 2010The Seto Inland Sea located in western Japan is the country's largest inland ...
Aired: Nov 8, 2010Adeyto visits three sites, starting in Kawasaki for a night factory tour. Mos...
30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City
Aired: Nov 15, 2010Kure is a 30-minute train ride from Hiroshima. The port town has a population...
31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy
Aired: Nov 22, 2010Because of Japan's volcanic terrain, natural hot springs are found throughout...
32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley
Aired: Nov 29, 2010On this edition of Journeys in Japan , we visit the Iya Valley, in the center...
33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
Aired: Dec 6, 2010Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's south...
34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
Aired: Dec 13, 2010In this week's journeys in japan, we visit Kanazawa city in Ishikawa Pre. 99%...
35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge
Aired: Dec 20, 2010This week on "journeys in japan" we visit Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture. It'...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Production Country: Japan
Genres:Documentary
