Journeys in Japan
Date de parution : 30 mars 2010
| Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Episode 0 | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Furano, Hokkaido Furano, located just about in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture is becoming a popular destination for foreign skiers. The purple lavender fields in... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Naoshima, Kagawa Naoshima has gathered global attention as a center of contemporary art. Some 30,000 tourists now visit this island from Japan and abroad every year. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Kamakura, Kanagawa Eight centuries ago, a samurai warrior seized power and set up his capital here. Today on "journeys in japan", our reporters search out the samurai... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 5 | Tsukuba, Ibaraki Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba. In 1963, under a national policy, the city was opened up as a place for research on... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Oshino village, Yamanashi In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji.,... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city open to East Asia. It still maintains links with many Asian... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Tottori sand dunes, Tottori The Tottori Sand Dunes skirt the Sea of Japan in the southwestern part of Japan. The dunes were created naturally over 100,000 years by sediments... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Northern Izu peninsula, Shizuoka Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, extends 2,500 meters below sea level. It's famous for its rich variety of seafood. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Toyokawa, Aichi In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Pre, one of the largest Inari temples in Japan. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Himeji, Hyogo Renowned for its beauty, this fortress is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and draws numerous tourists every year, both from Japan and... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Toyama city, Toyama Toyama is a city surrounded by tall mountains and has a population of 400,000. It's a place where unique businesses have sprung up since the days of... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 13 | Naruto, Tokushima The sea off Naruto City has a strong current that flows at about 20 kilometers per hour and forms natural whirlpools that can reach a diameter of 30... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Miyazu city, Kyoto The pine-studded sandbar spans Miyazu Bay, facing the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto. The accumulation of white river sand over thousands of years... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Yonezawa city, Yamagata A historic city with a warrior legacy - Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture. For years, it flourished as a castle town and was a home to many samurai. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Geo-touring in Kyushu "Geoparks", created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to learn more about the Earth and for invigorating local economies by using... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Mino city, Gifu Mino-city in Aichi Pre, the town famous for the Japanese traditional paper, "Washi". | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Minabe, Wakayama Minabe produces more ume fruit than anywhere else in Japan - 30,000 tons every year. The type of ume grown in the area is called Nanko-ume. They are... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 19 | Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi 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... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 20 | Nara, Nara Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the country's first major administrative center and was called Heijo-kyo. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 21 | Sekita mountain range, Nagano The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. Hikers can now walk along it on the... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 22 | Uchiko, Ehime Surrounded by mountains and blessed with abundant nature it is situated almost at the center of Ehime prefecture. The town flourished along with the... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 23 | Ashikaga city, Tochigi Tochigi Prefecture is situated in the most northern part of the Kantō region, and is a prefecture that is inland, not facing the coast. Though only... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 24 | Karatsu, Saga The area, which looks out to the sea, is blessed with a warm climate. People here have long enjoyed marine sports. A legendary French diver had... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 25 | Izu-Oshima, Tokyo Izu-Oshima, the largest of the seven islands in the Izu chain, lies 120 kilometers south of Tokyo. It was formed by volcanic action, and the volcano... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 26 | Hita city, Oita Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a quiet town with a population of about 70-thousand, located in northern part of Kyushu in southwestern Japan. It is... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 27 | Aizu, Fukushima Aizu-Wakamatsu developed as a major castle town in feudal times and has remained the main city of Aizu until this day. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 28 | Shimanami kaido, Hiroshima The Seto Inland Sea located in western Japan is the country's largest inland sea. There is a road which runs across the inland sea and connects a... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 29 | A passion for industrial structures Exploring people's passion for industrial structure tours: this time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki prefectures | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 30 | Kure, Hiroshima Kure is a 30 minute train ride from Hiroshima. The port town has a population of 250-thousand. The historic shipbuilding town still turns out large... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 31 | Hachimantai, Akita Because of Japan's volcanic terrain, natural hot springs are found throughout country. Known as onsen, they are one of the highlights of any visit... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 32 | Iya valley, Tokushima Until about 40 years ago, it was cut off from the rest of the island, and people living there had little interaction with other communities. This... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 33 | Yakushima, Kagoshima Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. It's blanketed in lush forest, and has... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 34 | Kanazawa city, Ishikawa 99% of the gold leaf in Japan is made in this city. Gold has been adding color to Japan's traditional culture. At this time travelers are going to... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 35 | Koyasan, Wakayama Koyasan was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2004. It draws more than 1-million tourists every year. Temple stays, called shukubo,... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 36 | Ishinomaki city, Miyagi Ishinomaki prospered as a fishery town, but recently has become known for promoting Japanese comics. Manga City-Ishinomaki was developed in homage... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 37 | Goto islands, Nagasaki In this edition of "journeys in japan," we visit the Goto Islands, in the East China Sea off the west coast of Kyushu, southwest of Japan. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 38 | Industrial artisan craftsmanship This week's "journeys in japan" focuses on the small factories that helped to lay the foundation for Japan's postwar manufacturing prowess. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 39 | Colorful temple tour! In this edition of "journeys in japan," our reporter Ian Thomas Ash visits a number of rare temples known for their vivid colors. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 40 | Toba city, Mie It was in Japan that the first pearls were successfully produced from farmed oysters. The coast around Toba is heavily indented. This kind of... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 41 | Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama In this edition of "journeys in japan", our reporter Vincent Giry visits Toyama Prefecture, known for its abundant snowfall. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 42 | Miura peninsula, Kanagawa On this edition of "journeys in japan," Joshua will be trying his hand at ocean activities, soothing away his stress in spa water, exploring the... | |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 43 | To the Land of Drift Ice This week's "journeys in japan," heads 1000 kilometers north of Tokyo to the sea of Okhotsk off the northeastern coast of Hokkaido. From January to... |
| Saison 1 - épisode 44 | Mystical Kunisaki: a journey back in time Since ancient times, the Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyushu has been a center of religious worship. For centuries, the local people here have carved... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 45 | Old meets new in Kumamoto Kumamoto-located in central Kyushu-is a regional economic and political hub. The city's symbol is the Kumamoto Castle, rebuilt faithfully to its... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 46 | Matsue, Shimane The city of Matsue lies close to the Sea of Japan coast, in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place filled with history, and has a castle built 400 years... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 47 | Cape Muroto in early spring The destination of this time's journey is Cape Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, that is based at the southeastern corner of the Shikoku Main Island. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 48 | Izu peninsula, Shizuoka On this edition of "journeys in japan," our reporter JJ visits Kawazu and Shimoda, in Shizuoka Prefecture, in pursuit of typical Japanese spring... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 49 | Seki city, Gifu In Seki city, Japanese sword making has a long history, dating back to about 780 years ago. The technique and skills of sword making have been... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 50 | Kobe, Hyogo Kobe has an attractive shopping street that streches out long underneath an elevated railway track in the central part of the city. Measuring two... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land On "journeys in japan," our reporter Julian ventures to Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture, about 400 kilometers north of Tokyo. Ishinomaki... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Goto Islands, Nagasaki In this edition of "journeys in japan," we visit the Goto Islands, in the East China Sea off the west coast of Kyushu, southwest of Japan. Our... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Industrial artisan craftsmanship This week's "journeys in japan" focuses on the small factories that helped to lay the foundation for Japan's postwar manufacturing prowess. Our... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Colorful Temple Tour! In this edition of "journeys in japan," our reporter Ian Thomas Ash visits a number of rare temples known for their vivid colors. Setting off from... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 5 | Toba City, Mie: The heartland of the pearl In this week's journeys in japan, we visit Toba-city in Mie-Pref., the town famous for cultured pearls. It was Japan that the first pearls were... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 6 | Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama In this edition of "journeys in japan", our reporter Vincent Giry visits Toyama Prefecture, known for its abundant snowfall. He learns how people... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A great get-away on Tokyo's doorstep On this edition of "journeys in japan," Joshua will be trying his hand at ocean activities, soothing away his stress in spa water, exploring the... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice This week's "journeys in japan," heads 1000 kilometers north of Tokyo to the sea of Okhotsk off the northeastern coast of Hokkaido. From January to... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 9 | Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back In Time Kunisaki lies in the northeast of Oita Prefecture. It was an important stopping point on ancient shipping routes. After Buddhism was imported from... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 10 | Old Meets New in Kumamoto Kumamoto-located in central Kyushu-is a regional economic and political hub. The city's symbol is the Kumamoto Castle, rebuilt faithfully to its... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 11 | Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn The city of Matsue lies close to the Sea of Japan coast, in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place filled with history, and has a castle built 400 years... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 12 | Cape Muroto in Early Spring The destination of this time's journey is Cape Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, that is based at the southeastern corner of the Shikoku Main Island.... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 13 | Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka On this edition of "journeys in japan," our reporter JJ visits Kawazu and Shimoda, in Shizuoka Prefecture, in pursuit of typical Japanese spring... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 14 | Seki City, Gifu: City of cutlery In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Seki city in Gifu Prefecture. Seki city beats number one production of cutlery in Japan. At this time... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 15 | Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under The Tracks Kobe has an attractive shopping street that streches out long underneath an elevated railway track in the central part of the city. Measuring two... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 16 | A Pilgrimage Back In Time: Kompira-san Since ancient times people have made been making pilgrimages here to worship at Kotohira Shrine. Commonly known as Kompira-san, this shrine was... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 17 | The Great Nature along the Shimanto River This week on "journeys in japan" we visit the Shimanto River, which is considered to be one of the country's most beautiful. It meanders nearly 200... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 18 | Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 19 | Jewels in the Ocean Ogasawara Islands 1 | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 20 | A Precious Ecology Ogasawara Islands 2 | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 21 | Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 22 | Breathtaking Landscapes | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 23 | Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 24 | Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 25 | Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 26 | Nature Sanctuary Oze's Marshland | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 27 | Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 28 | A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 29 | The Soul of Okinawan Music Part 1 | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 30 | The Soul of Okinawan Music Part 2 | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 31 | Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 32 | Subtropical Island Gem, Amami Oshima | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 33 | Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 34 | Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 35 | Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 36 | The Flavor of Autumn | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 37 | Sado: A Stage for Tradition | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 38 | Blessings from the Mountains | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 39 | Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 40 | Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 41 | Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 42 | Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 43 | Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 44 | The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 45 | Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Murakami, in Niigata Prefecture, northwestern Japan, has a long history of catching and processing salmon from the Miomote River that runs through... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 46 | Hiroshima: The City of Hope This episode of Journeys in Japan travels to Hiroshima, a city attracting attention as a treasure trove of quality architecture. Now nearly 70 years... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 47 | A Passion for Mechanical Magic - Aichi On this episode, an architect James Lambiasi travels to Inuyama City and Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, on a trip to discover the origin of the... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 48 | Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn On January 17, 1995, the Kansai region of Western Japan was hit by a massive earthquake. The city of Kobe suffered massive damage, and many... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 49 | Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Springs The hot spring resort of Yunishigawa is associated with an historic episode from the 12th century. Defeated in the Dan-no-Ura Battle, a group of... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 50 | Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea The Sanriku Coastal Region experienced severe damage due to the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake's resulting tsunami. On Journeys in Japan,... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 1 | Walking the Historic Nakasendo Nakasendo was the old mountain road connecting Edo, today's Tokyo, to Kyoto. The 530-kilometer stretch of road was dotted with 69 post towns. Our... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 2 | Samurai Days in Satsuma The era of the samurai in Japan ended in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, marking the start of the country's modernization. One of the powerful... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Mikuni, Fukui-Pref. -The Supreme Winter Delicacy In this journeys in japan, Gow takes a trip to Mikuni-cho of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, in search of snow crabs, the king of winter delicacies.... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 4 | Suzuka City, Mie-Pref. - City of Sumi Since ancient times, people in Japan have produced a form of ink known as sumi, which is used for calligraphy and traditional ink wash painting.... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 5 | Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 6 | Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 7 | Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 8 | Life in the Deep Snow | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 9 | Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 10 | Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 11 | Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 12 | Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 13 | Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 14 | Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 15 | Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 16 | Time Travelling in Shiga | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 17 | On Two Wheels to Aso | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 18 | Getting Lost in Pink Petals | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 19 | Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 20 | Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 21 | A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 22 | Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 23 | Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 24 | Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 25 | The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 26 | Sapporo: The Good Life | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 27 | Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 28 | Kumano Kodo Iseji Route | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 29 | Rishiri: From Sea to Summit | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 30 | Rebun: A Floating Garden | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 31 | Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 32 | Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 33 | Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 34 | Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 35 | Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 36 | Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 37 | Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 38 | Rivers Run Through It Beautiful: Morioka | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 39 | Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 40 | Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 41 | Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 42 | Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 43 | All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 44 | Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki | |
 | Saison 3 - épisode 45 | Winter Wonderland: Hakodate The city of Hakodate, on the southern tip of Hokkaido, attracts as many as 4 million visitors each year, drawn by its historic charm, the beautiful... |
| Saison 3 - épisode 46 | Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls Naruko Onsen, in Miyagi Prefecture, is located in the foothills of the Ou Mountains. With a history of more than a thousand years, the Naruko Onsen... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 47 | Iwate: Savoring Winter | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 48 | Blues City Osaka | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 49 | Sanriku: Returning the Emotion The Sanriku coast of northeastern Japan was one of the areas worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Among the volunteers who... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 50 | Majestic Yakushima in Winter Photographer Peter Skov hikes up to the snow-capped summit of Mt. Miyanoura (1,936 meters), the highest peak in Yaksuhima—and even Kyushu—enjoying... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 1 | Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy On this edition of "journeys in japan" we visit the southwestern foot of Yatsugatake, a chain of mountains extending 30 kilometers from north to... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 2 | Winter Bliss in Takayama Our destination is Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. Our reporter Charles Glover discovers the city's traditions by sightseeing on foot. The popular... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 3 | Zen and the Samurai Spirit Kamakura The city of Kamakura lies just south of Tokyo. From around 800 years ago, it was the capital of the samurai generals who ruled Japan. During that... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 4 | Namahage New Year's Rite On this "journeys in japan" our reporter Deborah Ten experiences the rings in the New Year's in northern Japan. She visits Oga Peninsula, in Akita... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 5 | Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey This week we journey to the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter to discover the area's majestic nature. The sacred mountain erupted many times in ancient... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 6 | Honjima: Treasure-house of the Seto Inland Sea Honjima is one of the Shiwaku group of islands in the Seto Inland Sea, between Japan's mainland Honshu and Shikoku. It lies off the beaten track,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 7 | Sanriku Coast: Abundant sea Part 2 The Sanriku Coast of northeastern Japan is a beautiful area with stunning scenery. It was devastated by the great earthquake and tsunami of March... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 8 | Ice Monsters And Warm Hospitality Zao Juhyo Forest Kanjiki Trekking Tours (Zao Onsen Ski Resort) A mountaineering instructor leads tours through Zao's famous juhyo (ice monster) forest.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 9 | Discovering Tottori Crafts Tottori is a major folk craft center in Japan. Physician Shoya Yoshida (1898-1972) was a member of the mingei folk art movement, which pursued... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 10 | Nature's beauty in microcosm Since ancient times, formal gardens have offered a distinctive expression of Japan's traditional aesthetic. Often featuring lush greenery, bodies of... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 11 | Spring Colors of Ibusuki In this episode, photogravure artist Peter Miller travels to Ibusuki City, a hot spring town at the southern tip of Kyushu, in search of spring.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 12 | A Spiritual Journey in Oita Oita Prefecture, in southwest Japan, is an area with beautiful natural scenery and many sacred sites. It also boasts a remarkable number of Buddhist... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 13 | Jazzy Kobe Our destination is the cosmopolitan city of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Charles Glover discovers its unique culture of jazz. In fact, the city... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 14 | Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children Close to Tokyo but far from the city, there are great places to visit in Japan if you're traveling with young children. On this edition of Journeys... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 15 | The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands The Amami Islands are subtropical. Blanketed in dense forests and surrounded by emerald waters, they are located about 400 kilometers from Kagoshima... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 16 | Textiles from a royal tradition In the old days, the islands of southwestern Japan (present-day Okinawa Prefecture) formed an independent nation, called the Kingdom of Ryukyu. A... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 17 | Ishigaki Island: Living In Harmony With The Ocean Surrounded by pristine water and coral reefs, Ishigaki Island lies at the far southwestern tip of Japan, around 1,900 kilometers from Tokyo. The... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 18 | Kamakura tradition: Spring In The Ancient Capital The historic city of Kamakura lies about 1 hour south of Tokyo by train. At the end of the 12th century, Kamakura was chosen to be the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 19 | Peach Trees and Rural Retreat Kofu Basin The Kofu Basin, in Yamanashi Prefecture, lies north of Mt. Fuji. In mid-April, when peach flowers blossom, the landscape becomes a carpet of pink.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 20 | Tateyama Peak Experience In this edition of Journeys in Japan, musician JJ enjoys the beautiful snowy scenery of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, one of the foremost... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 21 | The Rhythms of Ainu Life Lake Akan The indigenous Ainu lives in Hokkaido, Japan's most northern main island. Our reporter, Shakuhachi player John Kaizan Neptune, visits the shores of... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 22 | Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps Haiku are brief poetic snapshots that encapsulate in a few words the essence of a moment, be it the beauty of nature or just a scene from daily life.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 23 | Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays Mt. Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Hakone and Izu are popular resorts near the majestic mountain. Our reporter, American... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 24 | Osaka Art Power Osaka is a vibrant city, full of warm people. But that is only one aspect of Japan's 3rd largest city. This edition of Journeys in Japan explores... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 25 | Oki Islands The Oki Islands lie in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Shimane Prefecture. For countless centuries, people have lived here along with their... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 26 | Living with Horses - Hidaka The Hidaka area on the southwestern coast of Hokkaido is famous for its racehorses. This is where many of the most famous Japanese racehorses were... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 27 | Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen Japan's Tsugaru Shamisen is taking off in North America and Europe today. Fans of the lute-type instrument are captivated by its dynamic sound,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 28 | Setouchi Triennale - Art-island Hopping The Seto Inland Sea is surrounded by 3 of Japan's 4 main islands - Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. An international art festival called the Setouchi... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 29 | Ise Jingu - Man, Gods and Nature Ise Jingu (Grand Shrine of Ise) is one of the most important and most revered Shinto shrines in all Japan. Founded over 1,300 years ago, it lies in... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 30 | Wonderful Yakushima Yakushima was registered as an UNESCO World Natural Heritage site 20 years ago. Though small, the island has mountains rising more than 1,000 meters.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 31 | Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari In the 17th century, porcelain known as Imari ware was exported from Japan to Europe despite the country's isolation policy. An elegant style called... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 32 | Life on the Lake - Kasumigaura Kasumigaura is the 2nd largest lake in Japan. For generations, people around the lake have made a living from fishing its abundant waters and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 33 | The Festival for the Wind For over 300 years, people in the town of Etchu-Yatsuo, in Toyama Prefecture, have held a festival in early September. The 11 local communities get... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 34 | Deep into Traditional Japan - Gokayama Deep in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, not far from the coast of the Sea of Japan, lies the Gokayama region. The traditional architecture and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 35 | The Land of Fire - Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture is known as the "Land of Fire", with the active volcano Mt. Aso as its icon. Since ancient times, people have feared the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 36 | Kagura - Dancing Beyond Time Kagura is a ritual dance of Shinto, the indigenous faith of Japan. Since ancient times, it has been offered to the gods in thanks for the blessings... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 37 | Iga Ninja Forest The word "Ninja" is known around the world. But the truth remains shrouded in mystery. This episode of Journeys in Japan features Iga in Mie... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 38 | Nostalgic Kawagoe Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture, famous for the Kawagoe Festival with its dazzling floats, is only 30 minutes away by train from the center of... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 39 | Celebrating Akita Cedar The cedar trees that are found on the mountainsides of Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, have long been prized for their timber. The slopes where... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 40 | Continuing the Thread of Tradition - Kiryu Kiryu City of Gunma Prefecture is renowned for its textile industry. Kiryu Ori is produced using Jacquard looms for intricate, as well as colorful,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 41 | The Miniature World of Bonsai - Omiya The traditional art of bonsai recreates intricate scenes of nature in miniature, often called "living art". It is now known and loved all over the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 42 | Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads The Goto Islands in the East China Sea, comprise over 140 islands. The priest Kukai, who was among envoys to China during the Tang Dynasty and... | |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 43 | Takachiho: Dancing for the deities Takachiho lies deep in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, in Kyushu. It is believed to be the setting for Japan's creation myth. In winter,... |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 44 | Miyako:The Island of Song Miyako Island, one of the southernmost islands of Japan, is a tropical paradise. Since olden times, the islanders have used song and dance in sacred... |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 45 | Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot The sacred area of Koyasan was founded in the year 816 by Kukai, a Japanese monk who went to China to learn the practices of esoteric Buddhism.... |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 46 | Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter JJ travels through the Kushiro Wetland in Hokkaido. He sees Red-crowned Cranes-a designated Natural Monument of Japan-and takes a dreamy canoe ride... |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 47 | Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home The tropical island of Okinoerabu is known for its pristine, wild nature. It is also known for its agricultural products, such as sugar cane and... |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 48 | Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition The ancient town of Kakunodate, in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, is steeped in history. For visitors, it is like a time slip — back to the... |
| Saison 4 - épisode 49 | Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play The Yatsugatake mountain range-just 150 kilometers west of Tokyo-is a convenient destination for outdoor winters sports. Ice climbing is one of its... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 50 | Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition Kinosaki Onsen is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in western Japan. It has about 80 ryokan inns along a picturesque street that follows... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 1 | Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Murakami, in Niigata Prefecture, northwestern Japan, has a long history of catching and processing salmon from the Miomote River that runs through... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 2 | Hiroshima: The City of Hope This episode of Journeys in Japan travels to Hiroshima, a city attracting attention as a treasure trove of quality architecture. Now nearly 70 years... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 3 | A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi On this episode, an architect James Lambiasi travels to Inuyama City and Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, on a trip to discover the origin of the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 4 | Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn On January 17, 1995, the Kansai region of Western Japan was hit by a massive earthquake. The city of Kobe suffered massive damage, and many... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 5 | Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring The hot spring resort of Yunishigawa is associated with an historic episode from the 12th century. Defeated in the Dan-no-Ura Battle, a group of... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 6 | Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea The Sanriku Coastal Region experienced severe damage due to the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake's resulting tsunami. On Journeys in Japan,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 7 | Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice The town of Nagatoro lies in the hills of Chichibu, in Saitama Prefecture, about 2 hours northwest of Tokyo, surrounded by forested mountainsides... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 8 | Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities The Kohoku region, north of Lake Biwa, is home to many culturally important Buddhist sculptures. The area around Nagahama City is known for its... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 9 | Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship Sanjo City in Niigata Prefecture has been known for its blacksmiths since the 17th century. At that time, the area was susceptible to flooding,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 10 | Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions Every year on March 3, families throughout Japan celebrate the Hinamatsuri, or Doll Festival, to pray for the healthy growth of their daughters.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 11 | Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense In the 2nd part of our Kyoto series, Sara Ariafar visits the ancient capital to explore the culture of incense. Japanese have enjoyed scents in... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 12 | Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage Kurashiki flourished a couple of centuries ago in the Edo Period. An historic district with old merchant residences and storehouses has been... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 13 | A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition The historic city of Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan, thanks to its numerous temples and shrines. Surrounded on three... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 14 | A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba The 2nd installment of our series on great spring destinations near Tokyo features a local train and flowers in the Boso Peninsula in Chiba... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 15 | Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship Takamatsu, facing the Seto Inland Sea, prospered as a castle town. We tour places of scenic beauty, as well as historic sites associated with the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 16 | Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals In this episode of Journeys in Japan, poet and artist Peter MacMillan visits Yoshino Town in Nara Prefecture, which many consider to be the best... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 17 | Izumo: Land of Living Legends The Izumo district of Shimane Prefecture is revered as the heartland of the gods. It is home to Izumo Taisha, one of the largest and most venerated... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 18 | Splashing and Chilling in Minakami Minakami Town in Gunma Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature and people can enjoy various outdoor activities. As Minakami is in a convenient... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 19 | Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection Wajima, in Ishikawa Prefecture, is located on the northwestern coast of the Noto Peninsula, which juts out into the Sea of Japan. It is known... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 20 | Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino Azumino, in Nagano Prefecture, is known for its beautiful tranquil landscapes, which were praised by the writer Yasunari Kawabata, who won the Nobel... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 21 | Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition From Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing and Kutani porcelain to teahouses, traditional culture dating back more than 400 years is alive in Kanazawa City,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 22 | Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise The Shiretoko Peninsula lies at the far northeastern tip of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture. It is an area of remarkable natural beauty,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 23 | Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro Kushiro Shitsugen, Japan's largest wetland, is a rich habitat for rare flora and fauna. Our traveler Dean Newcombe will explore the vast marshland... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 24 | Iwate: Road to Recovery Tohoku's Sanriku Coast facing the Pacific Ocean is a ruggedly, dynamic landscape as well as home to world-renown offshore fishing grounds. With... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 25 | Okinawa: The Land of Karate Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, was formerly an independent kingdom, known as Ryukyu. Even today, the distinctive local traditions... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 26 | Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization The Tomioka Silk Mill was the first modern factory ever built in Japan. Completed in 1872, it marked a major step for the country in its... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 27 | Niyodo River: Pure Water of The Gods The Niyodo River in Shikoku is one of Japan's most beautiful rivers. It is known for the clarity of its water, which has such a distinctive... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 28 | Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea Ine is a beautiful fishing village located in northern Kyoto Prefecture. It is famous for its distinctive architecture called Funaya. These wooden... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 29 | Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water Gujo-hachiman, a city defined by water, is located upstream on the Nagara River and at a junction where 3 rivers converge. This rural city is at its... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 30 | Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship In the center of Yamagata Prefecture, far to the north of Tokyo, 3 sacred mountains rise above the fertile Shonai Plain. Called Dewa Sanzan (the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 31 | Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth In the center of Yamagata Prefecture, far to the north of Tokyo, 3 sacred mountains rise above the fertile Shonai Plain. Called Dewa Sanzan (the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 32 | Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance On this episode of Journeys in Japan, photographer Kit Pancoast Nagamura travels to 2 towns in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, in Kyushu. In Yamato,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 33 | Into the Heart of Kyoto Japan's ancient capital Kyoto has a history of more than 1,000 years. Philippine TV host and athlete Andrew "Drew" Arellano visits for the first... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 34 | Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road Wakasa Bay in Fukui Prefecture is one of the best fishing grounds in all of Japan. It lies about 70 kilometers north of Kyoto and, for over 1,200... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 35 | Savoring Fall on Shodoshima Shodoshima is the 2nd largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. Blessed with warm, mild weather, the island has nurtured a distinctive culture.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 36 | Tomonoura: The Old Folks and The Sea Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its picturesque location and historic neighborhoods. It lies halfway along the coast of the Seto... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 37 | Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft The Izumo area of Shimane Prefecture, in western Japan, is an ancient land of myths and legends. It is famous throughout Japan for its handicrafts... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 38 | Yokohama Stories Yokohama is home to one of the oldest ports in Japan. It opened its doors to the world in the mid-19th century, becoming the birthplace of all... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 39 | Echizen: The World of Washi Japan has been the land of paper since ancient times. The country developed a unique culture of using washi (lit. Japanese paper) for diverse... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 40 | Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own The area called Koza in Okinawa city-in the center of Okinawa prefecture-is famous for its international atmosphere with immigrants from more than... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 41 | Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise Ogawayama (Mount Ogawa) is known as a "rock climber's paradise." Located near Kawakami Village in Nagano Prefecture, it takes about three hours to... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 42 | Niseko: Snowy Adventures This edition of Journeys in Japan explores the international winter resort of Niseko in Hokkaido. John Moore and family friends enjoy a snowmobile... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 43 | Suruga Bay: The bounty of the deep Suruga Bay, off Shizuoka Prefecture, is the deepest bay in Japan, plunging to a depth of around 2,500 meters. Around the port, there are many places... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 44 | Tokoname: City of ceramics past and present Chubu Centrair International Airport is built on an artificial island off the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, to the south of Nagoya. The... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 45 | Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors Ibaraki Prefecture's coastline extends about 200 kilometers along the Pacific. Warm and cold currents meet off the shoreline, creating fertile... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 46 | Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice And Snow In winter, Hokkaido is covered by a deep blanket of snow and the land lies dormant. But for the people who live in Japan's northernmost main island,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 47 | Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience Mt. Norikuradake lies 200 kilometers west of Tokyo, straddling the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures. Of all Japan's 3,000-meter-plus mountains,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 48 | Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu The statue of Hachi the Dog sits near Shibuya's famous scramble crossing. Hachi was an Akita Inu, a breed designated as a national natural monument.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 49 | Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour On this edition of Journeys in Japan, we travel to Oya, an old stone town in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Australian radio DJ Chris Glenn... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 50 | Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles Nagoya, in Aichi prefecture, was the main battlefield during the prolonged Sengoku, Warring States period 500 years ago. In this episode of Journeys... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 1 | Winter Wonderland: Hakodate The city of Hakodate, on the southern tip of Hokkaido, attracts as many as 4 million visitors each year, drawn by its historic charm, the beautiful... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 2 | Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls Naruko Onsen, in Miyagi Prefecture, is located in the foothills of the Ou Mountains. With a history of more than a thousand years, the Naruko Onsen... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 3 | Iwate: Savoring Winter Tohoku's Sanriku Coast faces the Pacific Ocean and runs parallel to the Kitakami Mountains. With bitter cold winters and periodic tsunamis, life in... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 4 | Blues City Osaka Blues music is known and loved around the world, including Japan. But there is one place above all that has earned the title "the City of the... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 5 | Sanriku: Returning the Emotion The Sanriku coast of northeastern Japan was one of the areas worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Among the volunteers who... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 6 | Majestic Yakushima in Winter Yakushima is listed as a UNESCO world natural heritage site. Located 60 kilometers off the southernmost tip of Kyushu, the small island has nearly... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 7 | Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring Spring arrives early in Kumamoto, in southwestern Japan. In this region, people like to celebrate the annual Hina Dolls Festival. Arrays of dolls... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 8 | Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights Otaru City in Hokkaido Prefecture is a land with beautiful canals. In the past, the commercial town enjoyed prosperity as an anchorage site of cargo... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 9 | Mito: Gardens, tradition and spring blossoms Throughout Japan, the blossoms of the ume plum trees signal the end of winter and herald the beginning of spring. The Kairakuen Garden in Mito, long... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 10 | Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, is located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago. Since ancient times, the expansive body of water... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 11 | Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture Himeji Castle, in Hyogo Prefecture, just reopened after an extensive renovation. Its dazzling white appearance has been fully restored. On Journeys... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 12 | Awaji Island: Keeping traditions alive In Awaji Island, John and Ruadh Moore explore the farms, food and traditional culture. In ancient times, Awaji Island (Awaji-shima in Japanese) was... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 13 | Shonan: Living the slow life on the coast Shonan area lies on the coast of Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, just to the south of Tokyo. Since ancient times, fishermen have lived along this... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 14 | Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance Contemporary dancer Alessandra Lupi visits Sado Island to study the powerful Onidaiko demon dance. The traditional performing art is offered to the... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 15 | Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the roof of Japan The Northern Alps range is often called "the roof of Japan." It is an area of great scenic beauty, offering superb views and unspoiled natural... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 16 | Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu Hokkaido—the northernmost island of Japan—is known for its vast expanse of land and unspoiled nature. American shakuhachi player, Bruce Huebner,... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 17 | Morioka: Celebrating a culture of people and horses Morioka developed as a castle town, the seat of the powerful Nanbu clan during the Edo Period [17th-19th centuries]. Even today, the city has many... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 18 | Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer Since ancient times, Japanese have developed clever methods for keeping cool in summertime by using nature and the five senses. It's called noryo.... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 19 | Shakotan Blue: The ocean's beauty and bounty The Shakotan Peninsula lies on the west coast of Hokkaido, jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Its rugged coastline is lined with steep cliffs eroded... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 20 | Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of beauty in the Patchwork hills The town of Biei lies in the heart of Hokkaido, cradled by the magnificent peaks of Mount Tokachi. Surrounded by a colorful patchwork of fields and... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 21 | The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula The mountainous Kii Hanto is Japan's largest peninsula. It holds sacred places of faiths, including Shintoism, Buddhism, and Shugendo mountain... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 22 | Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island Kikaijima is a coral island in the far south of Kagoshima Prefecture, about 1,300 kilometers from Tokyo. It has a circumference of 48.6 kilometers... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 23 | Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition Uwajima is a traditional castle town in Ehime Prefecture. The people there have a long tradition of bullfighting. Huge bulls weighing about a ton... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 24 | The Thrilling Nebuta Festival The Nebuta Festival attracts some three million visitors to Aomori City every August. Nebuta are giant lantern floats measuring five meters high and... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 25 | Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki The town of Daigo is in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, about 130 kilometers north of Tokyo. This attractive rural area is easily accessible from... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 26 | Kameyama, Mie Living in the present, preserving the past Kameyama lies in the north of Mie Prefecture. In the past, it had great strategic importance, as it lay on the Tokaido, the main highway connecting... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 27 | Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart Iiyama City, located in northern Nagano Prefecture, is known for its beautiful nature and distinct four seasons. The rich landscape is nourished by... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 28 | Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori About 145 years ago, apple tree saplings were imported to Japan and distributed around the country. The place where apple growing put down its... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 29 | Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags Mt. Tsurugi in Toyama Prefecture is one of the most impressive peaks in Japan's Northern Alps range, rising to a height of 2,999 meters. Because of... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 30 | Adventures In WonderLand Iya, Tokushima The Iya Valley is a land of legends hidden in Tokushima Prefecture, deep in the heart of Shikoku. Surrounded by mountains rising to over 1,000... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 31 | Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions The Takayama Festival, in autumn, is held annually on October 9th and 10th. The stars of the festival are the spectacularly adorned floats, called... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 32 | Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi Koshu is the former name for Yamanashi Prefecture. In feudal times, it was the base for the powerful Takeda warlords and many traditional crafts... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 33 | Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace Yagyu, which is located just outside Nara, is the ancestral home of the Yagyu family, which established Yagyu Shinkage-ryu. This sword art school... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 34 | Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral Ishigaki Island-surrounded by beautiful coral reefs-is considered one of the world's best diving spots. In 2007, though, its corals were damaged to... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 35 | Akita Autumn Feast Akita Prefecture is located 450 kilometers north of Tokyo. American actor Charles Glover visits the northern land in late autumn when local people... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 1 | Takachiho: Dancing for the deities Takachiho lies deep in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, in Kyushu. It is believed to be the setting for Japan's creation myth. In winter,... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 2 | Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home The tropical island of Okinoerabu is known for its pristine, wild nature. It is also known for its agricultural products, such as sugar cane and... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 3 | Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage twitter facebook help For centuries, the faithful have made their way to Chichibu, in Saitama Prefecture, to visit Buddhist temples devoted to the... | |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 4 | Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods Mihonoseki is on the eastern cape of the ShimanePeninsula, surrounded on three sides by water: the Sea of Japan to the north and Miho Bay and... |
| Saison 7 - épisode 5 | Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia Yubari, in the center of Hokkaido, is famous for its international film festival, which is held each winter, and for its picturesque scenery. But... | |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 1 | Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi! Kyle Card catches Kochi's summertime festival fever by observing, and even joining in, the dynamic Yosakoi where hundreds of colorfully attired... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 2 | Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima The Awa Odori is a huge dance festival that takes over Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, for four days in early August. It features some 100,000... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 3 | Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns Yanai prospered as a port town in the Seto Inland Sea. It was one of the largest merchant cities in the region during the late 18th century. The... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 4 | Nagara River: Pristine beauty, waterborne bounty The Nagara River runs for 166 kilometers through the heart of Gifu Prefecture, in central Japan. Although some 830,000 people live along the river... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 5 | Minami-Izu: Unspoiled seaside getaway The Minami-Izu area lies on the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a popular destination for those who love marine... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 6 | A River Runs Through Hokkaido Cutting through deep forests, the clear Mukawa River in Hokkaido has brought continuous blessings to the people along its way. In this episode,... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 7 | Kagoshima: The taste and style of 'kuro' culture Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture of Kyushu. The Japanese word kuro (or "black") plays a very important role in the local culture - starting... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 8 | Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry Kikuma is located in northern Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. The old town is known for its production of kawara roof tiles-an important industry... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 9 | Togakushi: Autumn hues at a sacred mountain Mt. Togakushi, in northern Nagano Prefecture, has been a focus for religious faith for over 1,000 years. From around the 13th century, it was a... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 10 | Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn Lake Towada-on the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures-is one of Japan's most scenic spots. The large, double caldera lake is part of a national... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 11 | Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit Karatsu Kunchi is a three-day festival held in November each year in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The highlight is the gigantic floats known as... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 1 | Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima Hiroshima is home to two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima Island. Other buildings of architectural significance can be found... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 2 | Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies On this journey, we visit Yokkaichi in northern Mie, central Japan. This industrial city, with a population of just over 300,000, is home to Japan's... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 3 | Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps The Northern Alps, which has many mountains over 3,000-meters in height, is located in central Japan. It attracts many mountaineers even in harsh... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 4 | Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is one of Japan's best known places for onsen - or hot springs. The city of Beppu is especially famous for its numerous... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 5 | Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor Fukuoka is the largest city in southern Japan, and the political and economic hub for all of Kyushu. For more than a thousand years, Fukuoka has had... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 6 | Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country Joetsu City in Niigata Prefecture is famous for its harsh winters and heavy snowfalls. Since the Edo Period (1603-1868), people here have built... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 7 | A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido Every year from February to March, ice floes from Russia's Amur River float across the Okhotsk Sea to the shores of eastern Hokkaido, packing... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 8 | Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter In Hachinohe city, on the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, nature has not always been kind to the people. Rice cultivation has traditionally been... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 9 | Makabe: A Promise of Spring The charming old castle town of Makabe is located in the foothills of Mt. Tsukuba, not far from Tokyo. It flourished as a regional cultural and... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 10 | Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami Kombu (kelp) seaweed has been an essential ingredient in the Japanese diet for over a thousand years. It is used to make the savory dashi stock that... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 11 | Following a samurai tea master The distinctive style of pottery known as Oribe ware made its appearance in Japan towards the end of the 16th century. With its uneven, misshapen... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 12 | Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast Only 50 kilometers away from the capital the mountainous area offers historic scenery and gentle trekking courses. Local residents are passionate... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 13 | Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals The Agano River flows through northern Niigata Prefecture, about 200 kilometers to the north of Tokyo. It runs from snow-covered mountains down to... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 14 | Ashikaga and Tochigi:Cultivating nature and tradition In the old days, the cities of Ashikaga and Tochigi were post towns along the highway that led to the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine, where the first... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 15 | Atami: The Spa Revival Atami, in Shizuoka prefecture, is one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts and is only 45 minutes from Tokyo. The city, which has been a resort for... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 16 | Nikko: Contemplating its Architectural Jewels Nikko, which is a leading tourist destination in Japan, has long been venerated as a sacred place of mountain worship. It is home to the mausoleum... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 17 | Tsugaru:Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition The Tsugaru area of Aomori Prefecture has long been known as one of Japan's top districts for developing sumo wrestlers. Since the first national... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 18 | Tsuwano: The Painted Past, Vividly Present One hundred drawings portray the customs and scenery of 150 years ago. These scenes are still remarkably visible in the old castle town of Tsuwano,... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 19 | Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past Tiny Ojika is part of the Goto Islands of Nagasaki Prefecture, which lies one thousand kilometers west of Tokyo. The population is approximately... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 20 | Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains The town of Misugi is located deep in the mountains of Mie Prefecture, central Japan. 90% of the town is covered with forests, and forestry is the... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 21 | Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time The island of Tobishima lies off the coast of Yamagata Prefecture in the Sea of Japan. It is about 10 kilometers in circumference, and is dotted... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 22 | Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition Yuki (in Ibaraki Prefecture) and neighboring Oyama (Tochigi Prefecture) are famous throughout Japan as the home of traditional hand-made textiles... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 23 | Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm Mt. Fuji is the most famous peak in Japan. It is also a place of worship, and for centuries pilgrims have made their way to the summit as part of... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 24 | Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature Kita-Akita City lies in the north of Akita Prefecture. It is a land of mountains and thick forests. The Akita Nairiku Line runs north-south through... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 25 | Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido Okushiri Island-about 84 kilometers in circumference-is located southwest of Hokkaido in remarkably blue and transparent waters. The island has rare... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 26 | Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty Totsukawa, in southern Nara Prefecture, is nestled deep in the mountains. The village's isolation from most of Japan for centuries has contributed... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 27 | Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise The island of Iki lies off the coast of Kyushu, facing out towards the Korean Peninsula. In ancient times, Iki was an important crossroads for... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 28 | The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea The Seto Inland Sea in western Japan has been a major sea route since ancient times. The Geiyo Archipelago, of large and small islands, crisscrosses... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 29 | Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms Kitayama Village lies deep in the mountains of the Kii Peninsula in central Japan. It is a small village, with a population of about 450. Some 97... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 30 | Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme Mount Gozaisho is a popular tourist destination located on the border of Mie and Shiga prefectures, and easily accessible by car from Nagoya. It's... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 31 | Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces Fukuoka, the largest city in southern Japan, was a merchant town in ancient times that prospered with foreign trade. It gained two distinctive... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 32 | Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future The Houki-cho district lies in the west of Tottori Prefecture close to the foot of volcanic Mt. Daisen. It has a population of around 11,000, most... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 33 | Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture developed as a castle town of the Kaga Domain under the Maeda Clan's rule. For about 300 years from the late... |
 | Saison 9 - épisode 34 | Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise Iriomote is 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in an ocean of corals. The subtropical island enjoys year-round temperature of over twenty degrees... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 1 | Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past The town of Kamioka lies in the mountains of central Japan. It was once famous as a major center for mining. Now the mine is closed, but these days... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 2 | Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road Yuzu is a variety of citrus fruit that has long been prized for its superb aroma. A winter specialty, it is an essential ingredient in Japanese... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 3 | Nichinan: A Port City Reviving Nichinan city, situated in Miyazaki Prefecture in southwestern Japan, once prospered from fisheries and forestry. Aburatsu, which is a major... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 4 | Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise Tottori Prefecture ranks number one in Japan when it comes to crab hauls. It's also the largest consumer of the seafood. The prized snow crab,... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 5 | Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa Lake Biwa is the largest lake in all of Japan. In winter, its remote northern coast is a place of unspoiled peace and silence. Since the old days,... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 6 | Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway Iheya is the northernmost island of Okinawa Prefecture and takes an hour and twenty minutes by ferry from a port in the north of the main island.... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 7 | Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel The city of Kikuchi, in northern Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu is known for its prosperous agriculture and livestock industries. Here, natural... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 8 | Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, has developed a distinct architecture all its own, reflecting its subtropical setting and often harsh... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 9 | Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm Iojima Island lies around 1,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, off the south coast of Kyushu. Its main peak is Mt. Iodake, a volcano that remains... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 10 | Gliding Hokkaido's Powder Japow refers to Japan's world-famous powder where skiers delight in making tracks in heavenly virgin snow. An ideal place for this in central... |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 11 | Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales Minami-Uonuma, in southern Niigata Prefecture, is one of Japan's snowiest regions. Suzuki Bokushi's Hokuetsu-seppu, which describes people's lives... |
| Saison 10 - épisode 12 | Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility The Oku-Echizen district lies deep in the mountains of Fukui Prefecture, inland from the Sea of Japan coast. The central city of this region is Ono,... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 13 | Road Tripping around Miyazaki John Moore, from Ireland, is a social entrepreneur. Euan Craig, from Australia, is a potter. The men take off on a road trip around western Miyazaki... | |
 | Saison 10 - épisode 14 | Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters Tateyama is only 80 kilometers from Tokyo, in southern Chiba Prefecture. Off Tateyama spreads a bountiful sea that offers fresh seafood. Recently,... |
| Saison 10 - épisode 15 | Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive Iga, in the northwest of Mie Prefecture, is famous as a place where many ninjas lived, especially in the late 15th to 16th centuries. At that time,... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 16 | Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer Hieizan (Mount Hiei) rises high to the northeast of the city of Kyoto, straddling the border between Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures. It is one of the... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 17 | Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle Uchiko, which is 700 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in Shikoku's Ehime Prefecture, flourished as a pilgrimage post town on an ancient highway. In the... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 18 | Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories Yamaguchi Prefecture lies in the far west of Japan's main island, Honshu. It has numerous landscapes that are unlike any other part of Japan: a... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 19 | Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem Nishi-izu, with stellar views of Mt. Fuji, is located on the western coast of the Izu Peninsula. Geopark sites with strata formed by an undersea... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 20 | Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea Japanese green tea is produced from tea leaves that are steamed and then dried, unlike black tea, for which the leaves are first fermented. Shizuoka... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 21 | Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water The Hachimantai Plateau straddles the border of Iwate and Akita Prefectures. A large area around its summit is covered by wetlands and during the... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 22 | Tonami: The Winds of Change On this episode Charles Glover, an actor from the United States, visits the Tonami Plain in Toyama Prefecture, known for its vast farmlands,... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 23 | Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty Rising above the highlands of central Japan, Mt. Hakusan (2,702 meters) is considered of the most sacred peaks in the country. Since ancient times,... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 24 | Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive Sawara lies in northeast Chiba Prefecture, around 70 kilometers to the east of Tokyo. Thanks to its location on a tributary of the Tone River, by... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 25 | Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms Muroran, in southwestern Hokkaido Prefecture, flourished as an industrial city, mainly in steel manufacturing. After the 1970's, the city declined... | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 26 | Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit The Izumo region in Shimane Prefecture, where deities from across the country are said to gather annually for a meeting, is closely linked to the... |
