Seasoning the Seasons
Date de parution : 4 avril 2012
| Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Kyoto: Coloring the season Kariyasu, kuchinashi, and moegi -all are Japanese words for colors. The Japanese language has a lot of words for expressing subtle tints. Many have... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Kakunodate: Stories of Old Families Kakunodate is the "Little Kyoto" of Tohoku, a castle town and popular tourist destination where the streets are lined with traditional-style... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Spirited Away to Tono The folklorist, Kunio Yanagita, wrote his "Tono Monogatari" (Tales of Tono) about a century ago. The book related how mysterious beings such as the... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Japanese Towers, Memories Past and Present Towers that reach to the skies. Towering tourist attractions around the country have precursors in the stupas of Buddhism. Since the late nineteenth... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 5 | Matsushima: Islands of Beauty and Prayer The beautiful islands of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture are known as one of the three great scenic spots of Japan. The view of the more than 260... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Suwa: A Celebration Down Through Time Suwa was a center of culture in Japan in the Jomon period before rice cultivation arrived. It is said that in those ancient times, too, people... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Niyodo River: Living with Japan's Clearest River With its glass-like translucency, the River Niyodo on Shikoku is renowned for possessing the clearest water in Japan. 124km long, it has its source... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Mt. Fuji Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest peak at 3776m. Its magnificence and beauty have impressed the Japanese over the millennia. Climbers flock there each... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Awa Dance: Obon Festival with 100,000 Dancers The Awa Odori dance is the highlight of the 4-day Obon Festival of the Dead in Tokushima, Shikoku, in August each year. About 100,000 people join in... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Niyodogawa: Living with Japan's Clearest River With its glass-like translucency, the River Niyodo on Shikoku is renowned for possessing the clearest water in Japan. 124km long, it has its source... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Kamakura Kamakura, like the two old capital cities of Nara and Kyoto, also served at one stage as the nation's political center. Minamoto no Yoritomo chose... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Itsukushima, Island of the Gods Miyajima, an island 30 km around in the Seto Inland Sea, is known as one of the 3 most beautiful spots in Japan. It has been thronging with more... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 13 | Hand-Made in Japan Our theme this time is traditional crafts. The Japanese have a long history of making good handicraft use of natural materials. From pottery and... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Dolls Bearers of Dreams The Japanese fascination with dolls extends through Neolithic clay figures to Girls' Day festival dolls, puppets and now cartoon character figurines... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Tracing Rice in Japan Rice is special to the Japanese. Since rice cultivation arrived here millennia ago, it has molded Japanese society, the landscape and religious... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Blowfish - A secret taste from the deep The blowfish is an expensive delicacy in Japan that has been eaten here for thousands of years, judging from the presence of blowfish bones in... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Millennium Guardians The Buddhist Statues of Kyoto Kyoto is a treasure house of Buddhist statuary. The many statues there include 37 designated national treasures and 416 important cultural... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Nights of Snow Areas of Japan experience the heaviest snowfall in the world. The people there have come up with various ways to spend those cold, silent, fearful... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Ice Monsters The Mountains of Zao The stark, beautiful, volcanic mountains of Zao are a natural wonder of the Tohoku region. They have brought great blessings to the local population... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Koreatown: Ikuno, Osaka Osaka's Ikuno district has one of Japan's largest Koreatowns - one in every five Ikuno residents is an ethnic Korean and the town is full of Korean... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Tokyo by Night Tales of the Tokyo Night. Some 15 million people are said to come and go daily in the great Tokyo metropolis. Evening is a particularly brilliant... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Following the Sakura - A Journey of Cherry Blossoms in Japan Cherry Blossoms... People wait eagerly for their blossoms, love the famous scenes of cherry trees in bloom, sense the transience of things as the... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 5 | Tokyo in Springtime - The Taste of Tradition Tokyo's old downtown district, where the TOKYO SKYTREE tower was opened last year, has always been a welcoming place for strangers and novelties. It... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 6 | Spring in Kyoto - A Trip on a Little Local Train The Randen is the Kyotoites' pet name for a little, well-loved streetcar service. The Keifuku Electric Railroad's Arashiyama and Kitano Lines are... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Asakusa Celebration and Devotion The Asakusa district has a long history. It grew up around Senso-ji Temple, and still retains much of the flavor of Tokyo back in the days when it... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Japan in Full Bloom -The Flower Gardens Japan has many sorts of flower garden. They are a place of relaxation, solace and encouragement through the changing seasons. One lone gardener... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 9 | The Shrine of Konpira-san - Answering Everyone's Prayer Konpira-san, the Kotohira-gu Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, is a place to pray for anything from good health to success in exams or love and... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 10 | The Forest of Myths The Chugoku mountains of western Japan were the setting for various stories about the Japanese gods in Japan's ancient chronicle, the Kojiki, which... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 11 | Iya - Living in the Mountains The mountain hinterlands of Shikoku are dotted with tiny, almost hidden communities. One such place is the Iya Oboke district of Tokushima... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 12 | Wild Shiretoko - World Heritage Site Listed as a Natural Heritage site, Shiretoko is a treasure trove of flora and fauna. A remote land, closed by snow and ice in winter, it was... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 13 | Kusatsu A Town that Warms the Body and Soul Kusatsu has the largest natural spring water flow of any spa in Japan. It is popular among tourists, attracting 2.7 million visitors annually.... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 14 | Shonan: Good Vibrations on the Beach Only an hour away from Tokyo, Shonan is a popular place where people like to visit and live. For over a century, Shonan has been the best seaside... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 15 | The Miracle Mile Kokusai Street, Okinawa At the center of Naha City lies Kokusai Street, a symbol of modern Okinawa as it was one of the first areas to reemerge after the grueling battles... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 16 | Gujo Hachiman 400 Years of All-night Dancing On summer nights, the residents of Gujo Hachiman throw themselves into the o-bon dance. Dances are held on 33 nights from July to September, but for... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 17 | Sakurajima: Volcanic Island Sakurajima, an active volcano. Each year, around 900 eruptions occurs. Yet despite the risks and the ash falling each day, Sakurajima is a special... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 18 | Kiso: The Forest of the Japanese Cypress Located in the center of Honshu, Japan's main island, the Kiso region is known for its countless towering Hinoki, or Japanese cypress trees, some of... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 19 | Nikko: World Heritage and Mountain of Prayer With awe-inspiring shrines and temples ranked as a World Heritage Site, Nikko is a sacred place. Its history dates back 1,200 years, but it was not... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 20 | Autumn in Tohoku Tohoku is at the northern end of Honshu. Autumn is the region's richest season. Forested hillsides are a blaze of red and yellow and trees bear... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 21 | Yokohama - A Harbor Town Full of Spirit Since it opened up its harbor in 1859, Yokohama has been the gateway to Japan. Along with beautiful scenes of Yokohama, we tell the story of... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 22 | Fireworks In this episode of Seasoning the Seasons, we go on a journey of fireworks all over Japan, contemplating their beauty and the story behind their... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 23 | Kumano Pilgrimage Routes The Yoshino and Kumano regions lie in the 200km-long ranges of the Kii Mountains in the southern Kii Peninsula. Here, raw nature - deep forests,... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 24 | Nara: An Ancient Capital Filled with the Sound of Prayer Nara, with a history of 1,200 years, is Japan's first capital city. The city is home to many temples, even older than the city itself, where people... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 25 | Karatsu Close to the Asian continent, Karatsu has long been early to adopt mainland culture. Its bright, open atmosphere is still going strong, supported by... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 26 | Life with Japanese Dogs In Japan, there are 6 breeds of dogs that are protected species. These are the Hokkaido Dog, the Akita Dog, the Kai Dog, the Kishu Dog, the Shikoku... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 1 | Izumo - Abode of the Gods Izumo is an abode of gods, home to many of the deities that appear in Japan's ancient legends. Japan's oldest history books, which mix legends and... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 2 | Udon Noodles - A wheat delicacy Udon noodles are loved in Japan as an easy, tasty, everyday dish. In Japan, farming centers on rice, but throughout Japan's history, various other... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Ekiben - A Box of Flavor and Feeling When going on a trip, packing a lunch box to take was the standard. In 1885, the first lunch box was sold at a train station. Called an "ekiben",... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 4 | Echizen - Taste of Winter Located 100km north of Kyoto, the region of Echizen faces the Sea of Japan. Long and cold winters come to Echizen, but winter is also the season for... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 5 | Chichibu - Home of the Mountain Gods and Festivals In the west of Saitama Prefecture, nestled among 2,000 meter tall mountains, lies Chichibu. Whether entering or leaving, you must cross mountains... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 6 | Modern Architecture: Giving Form to Dreams When the Meiji era started, Japan advanced forward to build itself into a modern state. It was architecture that gave form to that enthusiasm.... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 7 | Winter in Tohoku In Tohoku, the winter is long and harsh. People cannot avoid the cold weather, they simply learn to survive it. Our program shows how the region's... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 8 | Spring in Tohoku Cherry Blossoms... People wait eagerly for their blossoms, love the famous scenes of cherry trees in bloom, sense the transience of things as the... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 9 | Kyoto: The Enigmatic Entertainers of Gion In Higashiyama, Kyoto, Gion evolved as the district in front of the Yasaka Shrine gates, and now has more than 300 years of history. Its narrow... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 10 | Hozenji: The Sentimental Alley of Osaka Hozenji lies just behind Dotonbori, Osaka's bustling downtown area with its dazzling neon lights. This is where you can find a "deeper side" of Osaka.... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 11 | Hakodate: The Storied History of a Port Town Travelers to Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido often first arrive in Hakodate, a port town that attracts 4 million visitors a year. The city... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 12 | Kirishima: A Town thriving on Volcanic Mountains Kirishima, a group of 20 mountains in the south of Kyushu. It is a volcanic area that was a central location in Japan's creation myth. Its name,... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 13 | Sado Island: Into the Mystic Dreams The stage for this episode of Seasons of Seasons is the largest remote island in the Sea of Japan, Sado, which lies beyond the rough seas. This... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 14 | Oze: A Mountain Marshland Ozegahara, at an altitude of 1400m, is the largest and highest wetland on Japan's main island of Honshu. Located in a National Park, the rare... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 15 | Ayu: Treasures of the River When summer arrives, there is a fish that causes the hearts of fishermen to race with anticipation. It is the "Ayu", or "sweetfish" - little known... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 16 | The Islands of Nagasaki The nation of Japan is made up of many islands, numbering some 6800 in total. Of these, 971 islands are located near Nagasaki on the western edge of... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 17 | Karuizawa: A Fleeting Summer Karuizawa, which sits at an altitude of 1,000 meters, was developed as a summer resort after a foreign missionary built his summer cottage there... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 18 | Strolling the Paths of Onomichi Onomichi is a town of hills and pathways, situated along a 200meter wide strait where waterways of the Inland Sea pass through. With the water so... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 19 | Shinsekai, Osaka: A Town Guarded by a Tower This is the story of "Tsutenkaku", the symbolic tower of Osaka, and the town of "Shinsekai" that lies at its foot. Development of this region began... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 20 | Kujukuri: The Endless Beach Just over an hour away from Tokyo the beautiful beach of Kujukuri stretches some 60km along Japan's Pacific coast. Villages along the beach grew... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 21 | Nagasaki: Hills and Exotic Atmosphere Nagasaki, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. Interactions with foreign nations have been a feature of this place since long ago, absorbing... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 22 | Japanese Yokai: Ghosts, Goblins or Ghouls? The Japanese have been living in a world inhabited by "Yokai", paranormal beings or phenomena that cannot be explained with common knowledge. Even... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 23 | Kawagoe: Keeping Urbane Traditions Alive The town of Kawagoe, which lies just 30km northwest of central Tokyo, is still heavily influenced by the merchant culture of Japan's feudal period... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 24 | Travelogue of Mackerel Road Mackerel Road connects Wakasa, which overlooks the Sea of Japan, and Kyoto. Wakasa, located in Fukui Prefecture, has a sawtooth-shaped coastline,... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 25 | On a Moonlit Night... The Japanese have admired the moon, which waxes and wanes over 30 days, and by giving it nostalgic names. Until 1872 the Japan based their lives on... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 26 | Japan's Historical Tramways Trams still run in numerous Japanese cities and are very popular with the public. Japan's first trams began operating in Kyoto, in 1895. At their... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 27 | Aso: Life in the Caldera Aso is a vast caldera - the largest in Japan. There, people live together with an active volcano. They revere and pray to the volcano, which has... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 28 | Crossing the Amagi Pass Izu Peninsula is located approximately 100km to the southwest of Tokyo. Dividing the peninsula, which juts into the Pacific Ocean into the north and... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 29 | Kamo River: The Waterway that Created Kyoto The Kamo River runs through one of Japan's most famous tourist destinations, Kyoto, which has a population of 1.5 million people. Even now, each... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 30 | Beppu: Exploring the Exciting Hot Springs Beppu is Japan's leading hot spring town, both in terms of volume of water flow and the number of different spas. Due to the rising vapors and... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 31 | The Tottori Sand Dunes, Unity with Nature This is the Tottori Sand Dunes, a landscape of sand 16km long, built up over thousands of years by the winds of the Sea of Japan. Designated as a... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 32 | A Journey to Holy Places For all sorts of occasions, Japanese people bow their heads and pray to nature. Whether it's the fulfillment of one's personal prayers, the calming... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 1 | Tsugaru: Enduring Winter for the Hot Festival During the region's short summer, local people are caught up in the festival fever. The Tsugaru Plain, at the base of Mt. Iwaki, is famous for... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 2 | Tosa: Land of Passionate People The average temperature is over 17℃. And, here in Shikoku's Kochi Prefecture, there's also glaring sunlight and over 3m/year of rain - a lot even... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 3 | The Gods of Japan: An Infinite World of Spirits In various different situations, Japanese people often pray to the gods. Their prayers may range from requests for help with major, life-changing... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 4 | Aizu: Land of the Last Samurai Aizu is roughly 300 kilometers north of Tokyo. It is a region west of Fukushima Prefecture. Around 150 years ago, Aizu was defeated in a civil war,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 5 | Yakushima: Island of Primeval Forests The ancient natural environment on Yakushima Island, in Kagoshima Prefecture, is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is said that rain falls 35... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 6 | Sanriku Railway: Back from the Brink The Sanriku Railway in Iwate Prefecture is a lifeline, playing an important role in the local community. The train goes up and down the line, and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 7 | Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce Tokyo's Chuo District, facing the ocean. Roughly 4 kilometers from the harbor, spanning a tributary river flowing into Tokyo Bay, is the bridge of... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 8 | The Shikoku Pilgrimage 1,200 years ago, Kukai, a well-known Japanese monk, made a pilgrimage through 88 sacred sites In the Japanese island of Shikoku. The route through... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 9 | Dewa Sanzan: Mystic Mountains of Prayers Dewa Sanzan is located in the center of Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of Japan. Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan and Mt. Yudono. Collectively,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 10 | Hakata Yamakasa: A Festival to Live for Located in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, the city is a harbor town facing Hakata Bay. If you cross the sea to the northwest, you'll... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 11 | A Sushi Tour around Japan Sushi is one of Japan's most renowned foods. Today, it is known the world over. The chef creates a bite-sized mouthful of sushi from fresh fish and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 12 | Osaka: City of Waterways Osaka is located in an estuary, where several rivers flow into the Osaka Bay. The waterways that stem from these rivers have supported the city's... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 13 | Owara Kaze no Bon: A Festival to Calm the Wind Gods On the north side of Japan's main island, in the foothills of the Hida Mountains, lies Yatsuo Town, Toyama Prefecture. Every year, the 'Owara Kaze... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 14 | The Kunisaki Peninsula: Mystical Festivals in a Spiritual Land The Kunisaki Peninsula is located in the northeast corner of Kyushu, one of Japan's 4 main islands. The round peninsula sticking out into the sea is... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 15 | Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food Tsukemono is a simple food made by pickling vegetables and other ingredients in seasonings such as salt and vinegar. It started as a preserved food,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 16 | Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture Kanazawa is in Ishikawa Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan in the north. Here, far from Kyoto and Tokyo, a great city was built in the age of the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 17 | Notsuke Peninsula: Harsh Winters and Rich Seas Japan's northernmost major island - Hokkaido. Stretching out into the sea on the island's east coast is the Notsuke Peninsula. It is 26 kilometers... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 18 | Kinosaki Onsen: A Town of Hot Springs Kinosaki Onsen is a small town faces the Sea of Japan to its north, and is spread out between mountains. It is a hot springs, or an "Onsen" resort... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 1 | Shirakawa-go: Thatched-Roofed World Heritage Site Located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa-go is a village full of old-fashioned houses with thatched roofs - and a registered World... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 2 | Otaru: Classic Canal City Otaru is a city in Hokkaido with a canal flowing by the harbor. It was once a center of commerce where goods from all over Hokkaido were traded.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 3 | Mount Tsukuba: The Mysterious Twin Peaks Mount Tsukuba is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, about 70 km northeast from Tokyo. The Japanese have revered the mountain since ancient times, as a... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 4 | Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima The town of Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, Eastern Japan, is renowned for its cherry blossoms. Once the long winter has passed and the cherry... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 5 | The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes The Kii Peninsula is in the south of Honshu, Japan's main island. On this peninsula is Kumano Kodo, a series of pilgrimage routes that connect a... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 6 | Hiroshima: A City of Seven Rivers Hiroshima Prefecture, in western Japan, is on the coast of the Inland Sea. It is known as the City of Seven Rivers and wherever you go, you always... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 7 | Ise-Shima: Women Divers Favored by the Gods The Shima Peninsula is located in the south of Japan's main island Honshu. It is a great habitat for living things and a treasure trove of... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 8 | Hagi and Tsuwano: Two Castle Towns Hagi and Tsuwano became famous as destinations to visit together when traveling to rediscover traditional Japan became popular. The town of Hagi... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 9 | Furano: Summer in the Purple City Hokkaido is a locale full of vast lands in the north of Japan. In its center, lies the city of Furano. The 3 months of summer, July to September, is... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 10 | Haunted Houses: The Lure of the Dark Haunted houses are a summer tradition in Japan. One step inside the haunted house, darkness envelops you. It's frightening, but it draws you in.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 11 | Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance The temperature rises over 30℃ almost every day in the summer of Tokyo. But there are many fond memories unique to Tokyo summers. Kids rushing to... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 12 | Kamikochi: A Sacred Mountain Paradise The Japan Alps run down the middle of Japan's main island of Honshu, reaching heights of 3,000 meters. Kamikochi is in the north part of the Alps,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 13 | Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic Kobe was founded about 150 years ago as an international trading port. Various cultures from around the world have gathered here over the decades.... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 14 | Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit The district of Maana in Ehime Prefecture is a leading center for mikan cultivation. Mikan is the Japanese name for the fruit Citrus unshiu, a type... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 15 | The Churches of Nagasaki: Prayers through the Ages Nagasaki Prefecture is often referred to as the 'home of Christianity' in Japan. The Christian faith first came to Japan in the mid-16th century. As... | |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 1 | Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Embracing All Prayers Kyoto is a city of countless temples and historical buildings. Kiyomizu-dera Temple sits halfway up a 240-meter hill on the eastern side of the city.... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 2 | Boso Peninsula: A Carpet of Flowers One of the leading flower producing areas in Japan is on the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, located next to Tokyo. Thanks to the warm Black... |
| Saison 6 - épisode 3 | 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 6 - épisode 4 | Tsugaru Strait: Life Stories of Crossing the Rough Seas The Tsugaru Strait is a rough sea between the Japanese island of Honshu and Hokkaido to the north. At its narrowest point, it is just 18.7km across.... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 5 | Yufuin: A Relaxing Spa Town The spa town of Yufuin in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu is one of Japan's most well-known hot spring resorts. However, long ago, the town... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 6 | Summer on Japan's Southern Alps The Southern Alps are located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago. Mountain ranges peaking at an altitude of 3,000 meters continue for over... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 7 | Tokachi: Bounty of the Northern Lands Tokachi in Hokkaido is home to Japan's largest field and the fields in the district account for more than 10% of Japan's field area. Farmers here... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 8 | Shinjuku: A City Close to Deities A city where the lights never go out. Shinjuku in Tokyo is a big city, full of everything from business to entertainment. More than 3.5 million... | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 9 | The Secrets of Tofu across Japan Japanese people have a long history of eating tofu, a filling food that always goes well with a drink. It is made simply by grinding and cooking... | |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 1 | The Secrets of Tofu across Japan Japanese people have a long history of eating tofu, a filling food that always goes well with a drink. It is made simply by grinding and cooking... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 2 | River Ferries: Bringing People Together Japan is a land covered with rugged mountains. For centuries, there were many places that could only be reached by river routes. Often, the other... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 3 | Mt. Hiei: The "Mother Mountain" of Japanese Buddhism Mt. Hiei straddles the border between Kyoto and Shiga Prefecture. The entire mountain represents Enryakuji Temple. The temple, with a history of... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 4 | Hamamatsu: Sunny City with Positive Spirit Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 5 | Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 1: The Women Pioneers Japanese-Americans account for around 10% of the population of Hawaii, numbering more than 180,000 people. Hawaii used to be one of the world's... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 6 | Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2: The Proud Families The first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii arrived at Honolulu in 1868. Relying on their own ingenuity, these immigrants cleared fields and worked to... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 7 | Soba: Japan's Beloved Noodle Soba noodles made from buckwheat flour have been a part of the Japanese diet even longer than rice. Today, we will take a journey across Japan to... |
 | Saison 7 - épisode 8 | Seasoning the Seasons Special: Chita Peninsula - A Land that Prospered by Shipping The Chita Peninsula extends from Nagoya into the Pacific stretching 40km. In the 17th century, the peninsula prospered as a hub for shipping,... |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 1 | Sendai: A City Founded by a Legendary Samurai Sendai, on the Japanese island of Honshu, is the largest city in the Tohoku region, northeastern Japan. It was founded in 1601 by Date Masamune, a... |
| Saison 8 - épisode 2 | Kamaishi: The Resilient City of Steel Kamaishi, in Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan is home to a steelworks with a history of 130 years, and is known as a "city of steel." Before... | |
 | Saison 8 - épisode 3 | Awaji Island: Mythical Birthplace of Japan Awaji Island is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. From ancient times, Awaji has been known as "Japan's Foodstore," and local fish have,... |
| Saison 8 - épisode 4 | A Walk around the Imperial Palace - A Journey down the Ages In central Tokyo, surrounded by skyscrapers and inside a moat, is the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan's Emperor. The Imperial Palace was formerly... | |
| Saison 8 - épisode 5 | Songs of Okinawa: The Bonds of Community Songs are part of the fabric of life in Okinawa Prefecture. When a song rings out, everyone naturally starts to dance. Okinawa is a prefecture in... | |
| Saison 8 - épisode 6 | Tsukuda and Tsukishima: A Summer of Fishermen's Festival Tsukuda and Tsukishima, in central Tokyo, are areas that were all sea about 400 years ago. Fishermen from Osaka Prefecture landfilled and created... |
