Kihoku: A Wonderful Waterside World
7 July 2026 5 airings 0 upcoming
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
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Journeys in Japan
American chef David Wells explores how people in the Tsuruoka area practice and preserve their food culture. He later climbs a peak in the sacred Dewa Sanzan area and tries various dishes made with local wild plants.
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Episodes
36 indexedMaze: A Museum Without Walls
23 June 2026 5 airings 0 upcoming
Cheryl Sakurai explores Maze, a rural town known for its mountain views in Gifu Prefecture. She tries angling, local cuisine and visits a traditional festival.
Komatsu: Stone Stories
16 June 2026 5 airings 0 upcoming
Charles Glover discovers the stone culture of Komatsu, a castle town in Ishikawa Prefecture. He explores old quarries, famous porcelain ware, a 1300-year-old temple and culinary delights.
Tsuruoka: Gastronomy Rooted In Tradition
26 May 2026 1 airing 0 upcoming
American chef David Wells explores how people in the Tsuruoka area practice and preserve their food culture. He later climbs a peak in the sacred Dewa Sanzan area and tries various dishes made with local wild plants.
Tsuruoka: Gastronomy Rooted In Tradition
21 September 2025 1 airing 0 upcoming
American chef David Wells explores how people in the Tsuruoka area practice and preserve their food culture. He later climbs a peak in the sacred Dewa Sanzan area and tries various dishes made with local wild plants.
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
4 February 2025 5 airings 5 upcoming
The host explores Shiiba, a remote Japanese village nestled in high mountains, and experiences its unique culture.
Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls
24 December 2024 5 airings 1 upcoming
Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.
Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs
17 December 2024 5 airings 0 upcoming
Michael Keida treks across Fukushima, enjoying close-up views of live volcanoes and gushing hot springs.
Another Kobe:A Thatched Roof Village
3 December 2024 37 airings 0 upcoming
Charles Glover explores rich nature, architecture, delicacies and a rural kabuki performance in Kita-ku, Kobe.
OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods
19 November 2024 22 airings 0 upcoming
David Conklin explores the Kunisaki Peninsula's culture and nature, including the Kebesu Festival and Futago-ji Temple.
Another Kobe:A Thatched Roof Village
2 December 2017 5 airings 0 upcoming
Charles Glover explores rich nature, architecture, delicacies and a rural kabuki performance in Kita-ku, Kobe.
OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods
5 airings 0 upcoming
David Conklin explores the Kunisaki Peninsula's culture and nature, including the Kebesu Festival and Futago-ji Temple.
Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past
4 airings 0 upcoming
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Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time
4 airings 0 upcoming
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Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors With Interwoven Tradition
1 airing 0 upcoming
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Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Second Realm
4 airings 0 upcoming
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Kita-Akita: Deep Connections With Nature
4 airings 0 upcoming
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Komatsu: Stone Stories
2 airings 0 upcoming TVG
Charles Glover discovers the stone culture of Komatsu, a castle town in Ishikawa Prefecture. He explores old quarries, famous porcelain ware, a 1300-year-old temple and culinary delights.
Aomori: Out of This World
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights
3 airings 0 upcoming
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Maze: A Museum Without Walls
2 airings 0 upcoming TVG
Cheryl Sakurai explores Maze, a rural town known for its mountain views in Gifu Prefecture. She tries angling, local cuisine and visits a traditional festival.
Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Kochi's Yosakoi Festival
3 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Totsukawa, in Southern Nara Prefecture, Is Nestled Deep in the Mountains
4 airings 0 upcoming
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Journeys in Japan
2 airings 0 upcoming TVG
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
Kihoku: A Wonderful Waterside World
5 airings 0 upcoming TVG
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs
5 airings 0 upcoming TVG
Michael Keida treks across Fukushima, enjoying close-up views of live volcanoes and gushing hot springs.
The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls
5 airings 1 upcoming TVG
Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls. She learns how the first cultured pearls were developed, experiences pearl harvesting and encounters a unique type of pearl jewellery.
Kitayama Village
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Kitayama Village: A Community With Unique Charms
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
A River Runs Through Hokkaido
4 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
4 airings 4 upcoming TVG
The host explores Shiiba, a remote Japanese village nestled in high mountains, and experiences its unique culture.
Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme
2 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
Iwate Winter Rite
3 airings 0 upcoming
No episode description is available yet.
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