1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
Aired: Feb 1, 2010Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city...
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Sendai is the biggest city in northeastern Japan. It's also the hometown of Kumiko Mori, a popular singer and entertainer who appearis frequently on stage and TV. She meets up with NHK WORLD reporter Vincent Giry, and they visit many spots connected with the samurai warlord Date Masamune, who founded Sendai some 400 years ago as his castle town and military base. (Excerpt)
1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
Aired: Feb 1, 2010Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city...
Toyama is a city surrounded by tall mountains and has a population of 400,000...
Furano, 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...
In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefec...
On this edition of 'journeys in japan', we visit Himeji Castle, one of the fe...
This 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...
Geoparks, created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to lea...
In 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...
Tochigi 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...
Hita 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 ...
Adeyto 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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