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Journeys in Japan

Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Seasons: 16

Episodes: 526

Rating: 9.0/10

Overview:

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 offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Genres: Documentary


πŸ“Ί Seasons

Episode 1: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka Episode 2: Toyama City, Toyama Episode 3: Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled Episode 4: Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art Episode 5: Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit Episode 6: Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology Episode 7: Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji Episode 8: Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes Episode 9: Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature Episode 10: Toyokawa, Aichi Episode 11: Himeji, Hyogo Episode 12: Naruto, Tokushima Episode 13: Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure Episode 14: Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy Episode 15: Geo-Touring in Kyushu Episode 16: Mino City, Gifu Episode 17: Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards Episode 18: Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord Episode 19: Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture Episode 20: Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights Episode 21: Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama Episode 22: Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People Episode 23: Ashikaga City, Tochigi Episode 24: Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo Episode 25: Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams Episode 26: Hita City, Oita Episode 27: Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm Episode 28: Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea Episode 29: A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures Episode 30: Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City Episode 31: Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy Episode 32: Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley Episode 33: Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima Episode 34: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf Episode 35: Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge

Episode 1: Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land Episode 2: Goto Islands, Nagasaki Episode 3: Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship Episode 4: Colorful Temple Tour! Episode 5: Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl Episode 6: Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama Episode 7: Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep Episode 8: Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice Episode 9: Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time Episode 10: Old Meets New in Kumamoto Episode 11: Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn Episode 12: Cape Muroto in Early Spring Episode 13: Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Episode 14: Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery Episode 15: Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks Episode 16: A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san Episode 17: The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River Episode 18: Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty Episode 19: Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands Episode 20: A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands Episode 21: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition Episode 22: Breathtaking Landscapes Episode 23: Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido Episode 24: Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture Episode 25: Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys Episode 26: Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland Episode 27: Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture Episode 28: A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown Episode 29: The Soul of Okinawan Music (1) Episode 30: The Soul of Okinawan Music (2) Episode 31: Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano Episode 32: Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima Episode 33: Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate Episode 34: Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends Episode 35: Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan Episode 36: The Flavor of Autumn Episode 37: Sado: A Stage for Tradition Episode 38: Blessings from the Mountains Episode 39: Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery Episode 40: Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace Episode 41: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki Episode 42: Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone Episode 43: Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life Episode 44: The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard

Episode 1: Walking the Historic Nakasendo Episode 2: Samurai Days in Satsuma Episode 3: Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy Episode 4: Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi Episode 5: Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World Episode 6: Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture Episode 7: Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture Episode 8: Life in the Deep Snow Episode 9: Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture Episode 10: Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture Episode 11: Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture Episode 12: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs Episode 13: Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand Episode 14: Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways Episode 15: Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Episode 16: Time Travelling in Shiga Episode 17: On Two Wheels to Aso Episode 18: Getting Lost in Pink Petals Episode 19: Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime Episode 20: Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa Episode 21: A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway Episode 22: Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa Episode 23: Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa Episode 24: Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi Episode 25: The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu Episode 26: Sapporo: The Good Life Episode 27: Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture Episode 28: Kumano Kodo Iseji Route Episode 29: Rishiri: From Sea to Summit Episode 30: Rebun: A Floating Garden Episode 31: Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa Episode 32: Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata Episode 33: Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami Episode 34: Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture Episode 35: Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo Episode 36: Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa Episode 37: Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko Episode 38: Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka Episode 39: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition Episode 40: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka Episode 41: Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma Episode 42: Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast Episode 43: All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue Episode 44: Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki

Episode 1: Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy Episode 2: Winter Bliss in Takayama Episode 3: Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura Episode 4: Namahage New Year's Rite Episode 5: Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey Episode 6: Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea Episode 7: Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2 Episode 8: Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao Episode 9: Discovering Tottori Crafts Episode 10: Nature's Beauty in Microcosm Episode 11: Spring Colors of Ibusuki Episode 12: A Spiritual Journey in Oita Episode 13: Jazzy Kobe Episode 14: Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children Episode 15: The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands Episode 16: Textiles from a Royal Tradition Episode 17: Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean Episode 18: Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital Episode 19: Peach Trees and Rural Retreat Kofu Basin Episode 20: Tateyama Peak Experience Episode 21: The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan Episode 22: Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps Episode 23: Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays Episode 24: Osaka Art Power Episode 25: Oki Islands Episode 26: Living with Horses: Hidaka Episode 27: Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen Episode 28: Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping Episode 29: Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature Episode 30: Wonderful Yakushima Episode 31: Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari Episode 32: Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura Episode 33: The Festival for the Wind Episode 34: Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama Episode 35: The Land of Fire: Kumamoto Episode 36: Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time Episode 37: Iga Ninja Forest Episode 38: Nostalgic Kawagoe Episode 39: Celebrating Akita Cedar Episode 40: Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu Episode 41: The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya Episode 42: Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads

Episode 1: Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Episode 2: Hiroshima: The City of Hope Episode 3: A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi Episode 4: Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn Episode 5: Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring Episode 6: Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea Episode 7: Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice Episode 8: Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities Episode 9: Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship Episode 10: Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions Episode 11: Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense Episode 12: Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage Episode 13: A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition Episode 14: A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba Episode 15: Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship Episode 16: Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals Episode 17: Izumo: Land of Living Legends Episode 18: Splashing and Chilling in Minakami Episode 19: Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection Episode 20: Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino Episode 21: Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition Episode 22: Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise Episode 23: Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro Episode 24: Iwate: Road to Recovery Episode 25: Okinawa: The Land of Karate Episode 26: Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization Episode 27: Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods Episode 28: Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea Episode 29: Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water Episode 30: Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship Episode 31: Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth Episode 32: Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance Episode 33: Into the Heart of Kyoto Episode 34: Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road Episode 35: Savoring Fall on Shodoshima Episode 36: Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea Episode 37: Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft Episode 38: Yokohama Stories Episode 39: Echizen: The World of Washi

Episode 1: Winter Wonderland: Hakodate Episode 2: Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls Episode 3: Iwate: Savoring Winter Episode 4: Blues City Osaka Episode 5: Sanriku: Returning the Emotion Episode 6: Majestic Yakushima in Winter Episode 7: Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring Episode 8: Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights Episode 9: Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms Episode 10: Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water Episode 11: Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture Episode 12: Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive Episode 13: Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast Episode 14: Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance Episode 15: Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan Episode 16: Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu Episode 17: Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses Episode 18: Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer Episode 19: Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty Episode 20: Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills Episode 21: The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula Episode 22: Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island Episode 23: Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition Episode 24: The Thrilling Nebuta Festival Episode 25: Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki Episode 26: Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past Episode 27: Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart Episode 28: Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori Episode 29: Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags Episode 30: Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima Episode 31: Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions Episode 32: Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi Episode 33: Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace Episode 34: Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral Episode 35: Akita Autumn Feast

Episode 1: Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities Episode 2: Miyako: The Island of Song Episode 3: Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot Episode 4: Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter Episode 5: Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home Episode 6: Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition Episode 7: Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play Episode 8: Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition Episode 9: Iwate Winter Rite Episode 10: Okayama: Into the Deep Red Episode 11: Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage Episode 12: Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord Episode 13: Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods Episode 14: Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature Episode 15: Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood Episode 16: Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms Episode 17: Komatsu Kabuki Kids Episode 18: A Taste of Nagasaki Episode 19: Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People Episode 20: Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks Episode 21: Sabae: Eye on Design Episode 22: Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido Episode 23: Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky Episode 24: Hidden Village Kuma Episode 25: Aomori: Out of This World Episode 26: Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights Episode 27: Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing Episode 28: Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape Episode 29: Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf Episode 30: Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia Episode 31: Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past Episode 32: Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage Episode 33: Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses Episode 34: Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking Episode 35: Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan Episode 36: Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living

Episode 1: Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own Episode 2: Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise Episode 3: Niseko: Snowy Adventures Episode 4: Suruga Bay: The Bounty of the Deep Episode 5: Tokoname: City of Ceramics Past and Present Episode 6: Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors Episode 7: Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice and Snow Episode 8: Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience Episode 9: Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu Episode 10: Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour Episode 11: Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles Episode 12: Hakuba: Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring Episode 13: Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for all Living Creatures Episode 14: Monobe, Kochi: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet Episode 15: Manazuru: Good Living by Design Episode 16: Nanyo, Ehime: Water for Life and Fun Episode 17: Meiwa-cho, Mie: An Ancient Legend Comes to Life Episode 18: Mount Daisen: Mystical Rites, Local Life Episode 19: Murayama, Yamagata: Local Delicacies, Local Pride Episode 20: Tottori: Sculpted by Nature Episode 21: Deep into the Unspoiled Forest: Shirakami Sanchi Episode 22: Yonaguni: Wild West Escapades Episode 23: Obuse, Nagano: Walking and Running for Fun Episode 24: Taisetsuzan: Summer Alpine Discoveries Episode 25: Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi! Episode 26: Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima Episode 27: Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns Episode 28: Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty Episode 29: Minami-Izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway Episode 30: A River Runs Through Hokkaido Episode 31: Kagoshima: The Taste and Style of "Kuro" Culture Episode 32: Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry Episode 33: Togakushi: Autumn Hues at a Sacred Mountain Episode 34: Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn Episode 35: Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit

Episode 1: Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima Episode 2: Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies Episode 3: Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps Episode 4: Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style Episode 5: Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor Episode 6: Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country Episode 7: A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido Episode 8: Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter Episode 9: Makabe: A Promise of Spring Episode 10: Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami Episode 11: Following a Samurai Tea Master Episode 12: Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast Episode 13: Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals Episode 14: Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition Episode 15: Atami: The Spa Revival Episode 16: Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels Episode 17: Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition Episode 18: Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present Episode 19: Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past Episode 20: Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains Episode 21: Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time Episode 22: Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition Episode 23: Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm Episode 24: Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature Episode 25: Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido Episode 26: Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty Episode 27: Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise Episode 28: The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea Episode 29: Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms Episode 30: Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme Episode 31: Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces Episode 32: Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future Episode 33: Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color Episode 34: Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise

Episode 1: Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past Episode 2: Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road Episode 3: Nichinan: A Port City Reviving Episode 4: Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise Episode 5: Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa Episode 6: Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway Episode 7: Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel Episode 8: Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition Episode 9: Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm Episode 10: Gliding Hokkaido's Powder Episode 11: Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales Episode 12: Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility Episode 13: Road Tripping Around Miyazaki Episode 14: Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters Episode 15: Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive Episode 16: Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer Episode 17: Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle Episode 18: Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories Episode 19: Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem Episode 20: Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea Episode 21: Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water Episode 22: Tonami: The Winds of Change Episode 23: Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty Episode 24: Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive Episode 25: Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms Episode 26: Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit Episode 27: Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future Episode 28: Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty Episode 29: Kagawa: Stepping into the Past Episode 30: Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature Episode 31: Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River Episode 32: Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride Episode 33: New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa Episode 34: Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan Episode 35: Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings Episode 36: Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis Episode 37: Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi