Seasons and episodes
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Season 16 February 04, 2025
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16 - 1The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village February 04, 2025 -
16 - 2Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords February 18, 2025 -
16 - 3Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu February 25, 2025 -
16 - 4Hokuriku 1: Foods and Flavors of the Trading Ships March 04, 2025 -
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16 - 6Gunma: Raking in Good Luck March 18, 2025 -
16 - 7Hida: Deep Winter Escape March 25, 2025 -
16 - 8Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City through its Architecture April 01, 2025 -
16 - 9NIIGATA: SNOW COUNTRY WONDERLAND April 15, 2025
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Season 15 January 16, 2024
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15 - 1Morioka: Slow Life, Indie Spirit January 16, 2024 -
15 - 2360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 1 February 06, 2024 -
15 - 3360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 2 February 13, 2024 -
15 - 4On the Sugar Road from Saga to Fukuoka February 20, 2024 -
15 - 5Isumi Shines as Liveable City February 27, 2024 -
15 - 6SILK Road: Threads of History from Gunma to Yokohama March 05, 2024 -
15 - 7Geto Kogen: Deep Powder Dreams March 19, 2024 -
15 - 8Akita's Festivals Light Up Long Winters April 02, 2024 -
15 - 9Tomonoura: Tradition and Community in a Historic Port April 30, 2024 -
15 - 10Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom May 14, 2024 -
15 - 11Taketa: Onsen Bathing Old and New May 28, 2024 -
15 - 12With Isabella Bird — Part 4: On the Road to Akita June 04, 2024 -
15 - 13Okayama: Divine Beings Up Close June 18, 2024 -
15 - 14Ogaki: The City of Water July 02, 2024 -
15 - 15Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture July 16, 2024 -
15 - 16Shodoshima: Island of Discoveries August 06, 2024 -
15 - 17Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers August 20, 2024 -
15 - 18NISEKO IN SUMMER: Natural Fun in the Great Outdoors August 27, 2024 -
15 - 19Kumano Kodo: Fast Hiking to Nirvana September 03, 2024 -
15 - 20Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance September 17, 2024 -
15 - 21With Isabella Bird — Part 5: On the Road to Aomori October 01, 2024 -
15 - 22Osaka: OSAKA HEART AND SOUL October 08, 2024 -
15 - 23Tokushima: Heartland of Fermentation October 22, 2024 -
15 - 24OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods November 19, 2024 -
15 - 25Another Kobe: A Thatched Roof Village December 03, 2024 -
15 - 26Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs December 17, 2024 -
15 - 27Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls December 24, 2024
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Season 14 January 03, 2023
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14 - 1Nagoya: Exploring with Insiders January 03, 2023 -
14 - 2Ozu: Castle Town Looking to the Future January 17, 2023 -
14 - 3Kyushu: On the Trail of Shoyu January 31, 2023 -
14 - 4Yasugi: Discoveries Along the Iron Road February 07, 2023 -
14 - 5Matsue: The World of Wagashi February 14, 2023 -
14 - 6Kochi: Into the Luminous Darkness February 28, 2023 -
14 - 7Winter Along the Mogami River March 07, 2023 -
14 - 8Live Long, Live Well in Northern Nagano March 14, 2023 -
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14 - 10Sapporo: Ski Mountaineering Tradition April 11, 2023 -
14 - 11Rambling Around Secluded Yanbaru April 25, 2023 -
14 - 12Onomichi: Vistas, Cats and Steep Hillsides May 02, 2023 -
14 - 13Tobishima Kaido: Taking It Slow on Golden Isles May 16, 2023 -
14 - 14With Isabella Bird — Part 2: On the Road to Tsugawa June 06, 2023 -
14 - 15On the Sugar Road from Nagasaki to Saga June 13, 2023 -
14 - 16Nibutani the Ainu, Living with Kamuy June 27, 2023 -
14 - 17The Wild Life in One-of-a-Kind Amami July 04, 2023 -
14 - 18Amami Oshima: Beauty in the Rain July 11, 2023 -
14 - 19Owase: City of Abundant Rain July 25, 2023 -
14 - 20Discovering the Wonders of Iya Valley August 15, 2023 -
14 - 21Tsuruga Castle, Where the Past Meets the Present September 19, 2023 -
14 - 22Gujo-Hachiman: Dancing the Night Away September 26, 2023 -
14 - 23With Isabella Bird — Part 3: On the Road to Yamagata October 31, 2023 -
14 - 24Koyasan: In Pursuit of Enlightenment November 07, 2023 -
14 - 25From Ise to the Source of the Sacred River November 14, 2023 -
14 - 26The Soaring Dragons of Chichibu November 28, 2023 -
14 - 27Kyushu: On the Shoyu Trail Nagasaki – Kumamoto – Miyazaki December 05, 2023 -
14 - 28Handa: Savoring a Canal City's Delights December 12, 2023 -
14 - 29Yakushima Awakenings December 26, 2023
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Season 13 January 18, 2022
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13 - 1Yamanobe no Michi January 18, 2022 -
13 - 2Hamamatsu: From Local Expertise to Global Renown February 08, 2022 -
13 - 3Matsusaka: Legacy of Samurai, Merchants, Artisan February 15, 2022 -
13 - 4JAPOW Magical Backcountry Ski Tour March 08, 2022 -
13 - 5—Festivals— A Harbinger of Spring March 15, 2022 -
13 - 6Hearing the Silent Voice of the Bedrock March 22, 2022 -
13 - 7Eyeing Architectural Wonders March 29, 2022 -
13 - 8Nagasaki: City of Hills and Hope May 17, 2022 -
13 - 9Eternally Radiant Himeji Castle May 31, 2022 -
13 - 10Maniwa: Living from the Forest June 07, 2022 -
13 - 11Breathing New Life into Iwaki June 21, 2022 -
13 - 12Exploring the Mudflats of the Ariake Sea in Saga June 28, 2022 -
13 - 13Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead July 05, 2022 -
13 - 14Suzuka: City with a Racing Circuit July 12, 2022 -
13 - 15Iriomote: Pursuing the Elusive Jungle Cat July 19, 2022 -
13 - 16Shinhama, Sendai: A Green Sea Wall for the Future August 02, 2022 -
13 - 17Tamba-Sasayama: Inn to the Heart of a Village August 09, 2022 -
13 - 18Okinawa: Weaving Culture August 30, 2022 -
13 - 19Peak Pleasure in the Northern Alps September 20, 2022 -
13 - 20Midsummer with the Ancestors: Wakasa Town October 04, 2022 -
13 - 21With Isabella Bird: On the Road to Nikko October 11, 2022 -
13 - 22Tochigi: Destinations of Timeless Calm October 25, 2022 -
13 - 23Spirited Away to Tono November 08, 2022 -
13 - 24Hakone Hachiri: Highway Back in Time December 06, 2022 -
13 - 25Kumamoto: Castle Town Loves Its Past with Eye on the Future December 27, 2022
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Season 12 January 05, 2021
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12 - 1Kyoto: Tango Chirimen January 05, 2021 -
12 - 2Tsu: A Path to the Heart January 26, 2021 -
12 - 3Tsushima: Slow Living on a Frontline Island February 09, 2021 -
12 - 4Moji: Gateway to the World February 16, 2021 -
12 - 5Frozen Beauty at Dawn and Dusk: Hokkaido in Midwinter February 23, 2021 -
12 - 6Poetic Beauty of Wintry Kussharo March 30, 2021 -
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12 - 9Yamatokoriyama: Water Brimming with Goldfish May 25, 2021 -
12 - 10Minami Shinshu: A Solo Alps Journey June 08, 2021 -
12 - 11Rainy Nights, Summer Mysteries June 29, 2021 -
12 - 12Go Deep! Underwater Paradise July 06, 2021 -
12 - 13Toba Islands: Life and Love in a Traditional Community July 13, 2021 -
12 - 14Cultivating a Taste for Summer Vegetables July 20, 2021 -
12 - 15The Trail to Chiyanoki: Mountain Biking Revives Village July 27, 2021 -
12 - 16Lifting the Spirit through Architecture Nikko Okinawa Osaka August 03, 2021 -
12 - 17Summer Festivals to Celebrate Around Japan August 10, 2021 -
12 - 18Ishinomaki: A Decade On - Remembering and Moving Ahead August 17, 2021 -
12 - 19Ascending the Sacred Peaks August 24, 2021 -
12 - 20An Ode to Live Music September 21, 2021 -
12 - 21Creative Solutions Spark Rural Revival September 28, 2021 -
12 - 22Legacies of Samurai Culture October 05, 2021 -
12 - 23Hokkaido: Catching the Northern Lights October 19, 2021 -
12 - 24Oki, Iki, Tsushima: Frontline Islands in the Stream October 26, 2021 -
12 - 25Shinto Rituals: Linking Communities and Deities November 02, 2021 -
12 - 26Northern Alps for All Seasons November 16, 2021 -
12 - 27Rising from the Ruins November 23, 2021 -
12 - 28Michinoku the Legend of Gold December 14, 2021 -
12 - 29Kasama: A Pottery Community in Evolution December 28, 2021
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Season 11 January 14, 2020
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11 - 1Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History January 14, 2020 -
11 - 2Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea January 28, 2020 -
11 - 3Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka February 04, 2020 -
11 - 4Yokohama: A Port Town with It All February 25, 2020 -
11 - 5Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition March 09, 2020 -
11 - 6Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts March 16, 2020 -
11 - 7The Magic of Winter in Akita March 23, 2020 -
11 - 8Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island March 30, 2020 -
11 - 9Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic April 13, 2020 -
11 - 10Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels April 21, 2020 -
11 - 11Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana April 28, 2020 -
11 - 12Ishigaki: A Look to the Future August 18, 2020 -
11 - 13KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture September 29, 2020 -
11 - 14Atami is Back October 06, 2020 -
11 - 15Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community October 13, 2020 -
11 - 16Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance October 20, 2020 -
11 - 17Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road October 27, 2020 -
11 - 18Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima November 03, 2020 -
11 - 19Ogawa Village: Laidback Living with Mountain Vistas November 10, 2020 -
11 - 20Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake November 17, 2020 -
11 - 21South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery November 24, 2020 -
11 - 22Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers December 01, 2020 -
11 - 23Ashio: Memory of the Forest December 08, 2020 -
11 - 24Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery December 15, 2020 -
11 - 25Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country December 22, 2020 -
11 - 26Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors December 29, 2020
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Season 10 January 08, 2019
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10 - 1Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past January 08, 2019 -
10 - 2Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road February 05, 2019
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10 - 3Nichinan: A Port City Reviving February 12, 2019
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10 - 4Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise February 19, 2019
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10 - 5Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa February 26, 2019
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10 - 6Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway March 05, 2019
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10 - 7Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel March 12, 2019
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10 - 8Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition March 19, 2019 -
10 - 9Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm March 26, 2019
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10 - 10Gliding Hokkaido's Powder April 02, 2019
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10 - 11Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales April 09, 2019
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10 - 12Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility April 23, 2019
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10 - 13Road Tripping Around Miyazaki May 07, 2019
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10 - 14Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters May 14, 2019
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10 - 15Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive May 21, 2019
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10 - 16Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer May 28, 2019
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10 - 17Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle June 11, 2019
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10 - 18Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories June 18, 2019
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10 - 19Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem June 25, 2019
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10 - 20Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea July 02, 2019
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10 - 21Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water July 30, 2019
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10 - 22Tonami: The Winds of Change August 06, 2019
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10 - 23Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty August 13, 2019
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10 - 24Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive August 20, 2019
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10 - 25Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms September 03, 2019
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10 - 26Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit September 17, 2019
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10 - 27Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future September 24, 2019
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10 - 28Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty October 01, 2019
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10 - 29Kagawa: Stepping into the Past October 08, 2019
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10 - 30Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature October 22, 2019
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10 - 31Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River November 05, 2019
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10 - 32Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride November 12, 2019
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10 - 33New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa November 19, 2019
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10 - 34Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan November 26, 2019
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10 - 35Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings December 03, 2019 -
10 - 36Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis December 10, 2019 -
10 - 37Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi December 24, 2019
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Season 9 January 09, 2018
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9 - 1Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima January 09, 2018
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9 - 2Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies February 06, 2018
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9 - 3Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps February 13, 2018
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9 - 4Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style February 20, 2018
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9 - 5Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor February 27, 2018
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9 - 6Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country March 06, 2018
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9 - 7A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido March 27, 2018
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9 - 8Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter April 03, 2018
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9 - 9Makabe: A Promise of Spring April 10, 2018
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9 - 10Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami April 24, 2018
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9 - 11Following a Samurai Tea Master May 08, 2018
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9 - 12Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast June 05, 2018
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9 - 13Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals June 12, 2018
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9 - 14Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition June 19, 2018
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9 - 15Atami: The Spa Revival June 26, 2018
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9 - 16Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels July 03, 2018
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9 - 17Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition July 10, 2018
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9 - 18Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present July 17, 2018
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9 - 19Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past July 24, 2018
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9 - 20Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains July 30, 2018
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9 - 21Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time August 06, 2018
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9 - 22Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition August 14, 2018
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9 - 23Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm August 21, 2018
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9 - 24Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature August 28, 2018
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9 - 25Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido September 18, 2018
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9 - 26Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty September 25, 2018
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9 - 27Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise October 09, 2018
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9 - 28The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea October 16, 2018
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9 - 29Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms October 23, 2018
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9 - 30Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme November 06, 2018
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9 - 31Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces November 13, 2018
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9 - 32Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future November 27, 2018
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9 - 33Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color December 18, 2018
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9 - 34Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise December 25, 2018
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Season 8 January 31, 2017
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8 - 1Koza: A Rhythm All Its Own January 31, 2017
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8 - 2Ogawayama: A Rock Climber's Paradise February 07, 2017
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8 - 3Niseko: Snowy Adventures February 14, 2017
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8 - 4Suruga Bay: The Bounty of the Deep February 21, 2017
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8 - 5Tokoname: City of Ceramics Past and Present February 28, 2017
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8 - 6Ibaraki: Savoring Winter Flavors March 07, 2017
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8 - 7Hokkaido: Sculpting Winter's Ice and Snow April 04, 2017
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8 - 8Mt. Norikuradake: A Peak Winter Experience April 11, 2017
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8 - 9Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu April 18, 2017
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8 - 10Oya, Utsunomiya: Stone Town & Quarry Ruins Tour April 25, 2017
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8 - 11Nagoya: Samurai Warlord Chronicles May 02, 2017
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8 - 12Hakuba: Off Piste to a Hidden Hot Spring May 09, 2017
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8 - 13Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for all Living Creatures May 30, 2017
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8 - 14Monobe, Kochi: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet June 20, 2017
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8 - 15Manazuru: Good Living by Design June 27, 2017
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8 - 16Nanyo, Ehime: Water for Life and Fun July 04, 2017 -
8 - 17Meiwa-cho, Mie: An Ancient Legend Comes to Life July 11, 2017
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8 - 18Mount Daisen: Mystical Rites, Local Life July 18, 2017
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8 - 19Murayama, Yamagata: Local Delicacies, Local Pride July 25, 2017
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8 - 20Tottori: Sculpted by Nature August 01, 2017
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8 - 21Deep into the Unspoiled Forest: Shirakami Sanchi August 08, 2017
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8 - 22Yonaguni: Wild West Escapades August 15, 2017
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8 - 23Obuse, Nagano: Walking and Running for Fun August 22, 2017
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8 - 24Taisetsuzan: Summer Alpine Discoveries September 12, 2017
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8 - 25Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi! September 19, 2017
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8 - 26Awa Odori Festival: Spirited Away in Tokushima September 26, 2017
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8 - 27Yanai: Old Town of Goldfish Lanterns October 03, 2017
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8 - 28Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty October 10, 2017
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8 - 29Minami-Izu: Unspoiled Seaside Getaway October 17, 2017
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8 - 30A River Runs Through Hokkaido October 24, 2017
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8 - 31Kagoshima: The Taste and Style of "Kuro" Culture November 07, 2017
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8 - 32Kikuma, Ehime: Pride and Pageantry November 21, 2017
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8 - 33Togakushi: Autumn Hues at a Sacred Mountain November 28, 2017
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8 - 34Passage of Time: Lake Towada in Autumn December 05, 2017
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8 - 35Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit December 12, 2017
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Season 7 February 02, 2016
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7 - 1Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities February 02, 2016
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7 - 2Miyako: The Island of Song February 09, 2016
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7 - 3Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot February 16, 2016
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7 - 4Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter March 01, 2016
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7 - 5Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home March 15, 2016
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7 - 6Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition March 22, 2016
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7 - 7Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play April 05, 2016
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7 - 8Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition April 12, 2016
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7 - 9Iwate Winter Rite April 19, 2016
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7 - 10Okayama: Into the Deep Red April 26, 2016
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7 - 11Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage May 03, 2016
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7 - 12Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord May 17, 2016
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7 - 13Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods May 24, 2016
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7 - 14Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature May 31, 2016
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7 - 15Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood June 07, 2016
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7 - 16Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms June 14, 2016
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7 - 17Komatsu Kabuki Kids June 21, 2016
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7 - 18A Taste of Nagasaki June 28, 2016
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7 - 19Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People July 12, 2016
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7 - 20Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks July 19, 2016
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7 - 21Sabae: Eye on Design July 26, 2016
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7 - 22Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido August 02, 2016
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7 - 23Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky August 16, 2016
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7 - 24Hidden Village Kuma August 23, 2016
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7 - 25Aomori: Out of This World September 13, 2016
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7 - 26Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights September 20, 2016
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7 - 27Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing September 27, 2016
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7 - 28Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape October 11, 2016
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7 - 29Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf October 18, 2016
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7 - 30Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia October 25, 2016
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7 - 31Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past November 08, 2016
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7 - 32Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage November 15, 2016
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7 - 33Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses November 22, 2016
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7 - 34Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking November 29, 2016
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7 - 35Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan December 13, 2016
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7 - 36Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living December 20, 2016
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Season 6 February 10, 2015
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6 - 1Winter Wonderland: Hakodate February 10, 2015
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6 - 2Naruko Onsen: The Home of Kokeshi Dolls February 17, 2015
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6 - 3Iwate: Savoring Winter February 24, 2015
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6 - 4Blues City Osaka March 03, 2015
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6 - 5Sanriku: Returning the Emotion March 10, 2015
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6 - 6Majestic Yakushima in Winter March 31, 2015
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6 - 7Kumamoto: Children, Dolls and Celebrating Spring April 07, 2015
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6 - 8Otaru: Canal Town with Northern Lights April 21, 2015
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6 - 9Mito: Gardens, Tradition and Spring Blossoms April 28, 2015
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6 - 10Lake Biwa: In Praise of Water May 05, 2015
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6 - 11Pure Himeji Beautiful Castle City, Craftsman Culture May 12, 2015
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6 - 12Awaji Island: Keeping Traditions Alive June 02, 2015
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6 - 13Shonan: Living the Slow Life on the Coast June 16, 2015
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6 - 14Sado Island: Behind the Mask Dance June 23, 2015
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6 - 15Mt. Hotaka: Climbing to the Roof of Japan July 07, 2015
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6 - 16Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu July 14, 2015
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6 - 17Morioka: Celebrating a Culture of People and Horses July 21, 2015
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6 - 18Izu & Odawara : The Senses of Summer July 28, 2015
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6 - 19Shakotan Blue: The Ocean's Beauty and Bounty August 04, 2015
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6 - 20Biei, Hokkaido: Layers of Beauty in the Patchwork Hills August 11, 2015
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6 - 21The Sacred Kumano Kodo: Kii Peninsula August 18, 2015
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6 - 22Kikaijima: Life on a Coral Island August 25, 2015
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6 - 23Bullfighting in Uwajima: Passion and Tradition September 08, 2015
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6 - 24The Thrilling Nebuta Festival September 22, 2015
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6 - 25Savoring Rural Pleasures: Daigo, Ibaraki September 29, 2015
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6 - 26Kameyama, Mie: Living in the Present, Preserving the Past October 13, 2015
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6 - 27Iiyama: The Landscape of the Heart October 27, 2015
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6 - 28Kingdom of Apples: Tsugaru, Aomori November 03, 2015
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6 - 29Mt. Tsurugi: Attacking the Palace of Crags November 10, 2015
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6 - 30Adventures In WonderLand: Iya, Tokushima November 17, 2015
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6 - 31Takayama & Furukawa: Treasuring Traditions November 24, 2015
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6 - 32Artisans and Beauty: Koshu, Yamanashi December 01, 2015
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6 - 33Nara & Yagyu: On the Road to the Sword of Peace December 08, 2015
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6 - 34Ishigaki: Diving in the Sea of Coral December 15, 2015
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6 - 35Akita Autumn Feast December 22, 2015
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Season 5 January 28, 2014
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5 - 1Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake January 28, 2014
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5 - 2Hiroshima: The City of Hope February 04, 2014
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5 - 3A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi February 11, 2014
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5 - 4Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn February 25, 2014
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5 - 5Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring March 04, 2014
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5 - 6Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea March 11, 2014
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5 - 7Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice March 18, 2014
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5 - 8Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities March 25, 2014
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5 - 9Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship April 01, 2014
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5 - 10Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions April 08, 2014
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5 - 11Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense April 15, 2014
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5 - 12Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage April 22, 2014
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5 - 14
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5 - 15Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship May 13, 2014
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5 - 16Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals June 10, 2014
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5 - 17Izumo: Land of Living Legends June 17, 2014
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5 - 18Splashing and Chilling in Minakami June 24, 2014
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5 - 19Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection July 01, 2014
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5 - 20Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino July 08, 2014
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5 - 21Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition July 15, 2014
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5 - 22Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise July 22, 2014
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5 - 23Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro July 29, 2014
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5 - 24Iwate: Road to Recovery August 05, 2014
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5 - 25Okinawa: The Land of Karate August 12, 2014
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5 - 26Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization August 19, 2014
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5 - 27Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods August 26, 2014
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5 - 28Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea September 16, 2014
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5 - 29Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water September 23, 2014
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5 - 30Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship October 14, 2014
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5 - 31
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5 - 32Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance October 28, 2014
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5 - 33Into the Heart of Kyoto November 04, 2014
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5 - 34Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road November 11, 2014
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5 - 35Savoring Fall on Shodoshima November 18, 2014
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5 - 36Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea November 25, 2014
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5 - 37Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft December 02, 2014
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5 - 38Yokohama Stories December 09, 2014
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5 - 39Echizen: The World of Washi December 30, 2014
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Season 4 January 08, 2013
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4 - 1Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy January 08, 2013
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4 - 2Winter Bliss in Takayama January 22, 2013
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4 - 3Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura January 29, 2013
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4 - 4Namahage New Year's Rite February 05, 2013
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4 - 5Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey February 19, 2013
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4 - 6Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea February 26, 2013
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4 - 7Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2 March 12, 2013
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4 - 8Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao March 19, 2013 -
4 - 9Discovering Tottori Crafts March 26, 2013
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4 - 10Nature's Beauty in Microcosm April 02, 2013
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4 - 11Spring Colors of Ibusuki April 09, 2013
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4 - 12A Spiritual Journey in Oita April 16, 2013
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4 - 13Jazzy Kobe April 23, 2013
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4 - 14Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children April 30, 2013
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4 - 15The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands May 07, 2013
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4 - 16Textiles from a Royal Tradition May 14, 2013
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4 - 17Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean May 21, 2013
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4 - 18Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital May 28, 2013
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4 - 19Peach Trees and Rural Retreat Kofu Basin June 04, 2013
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4 - 20Tateyama Peak Experience June 11, 2013
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4 - 21The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan June 18, 2013
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4 - 22Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps June 29, 2013
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4 - 23Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays July 02, 2013
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4 - 24Osaka Art Power July 09, 2013
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4 - 25Oki Islands July 16, 2013
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4 - 26Living with Horses: Hidaka August 13, 2013
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4 - 27Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen August 20, 2013
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4 - 28Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping August 27, 2013
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4 - 29Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature September 03, 2013
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4 - 30Wonderful Yakushima September 17, 2013
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4 - 31Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari September 24, 2013
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4 - 32Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura October 01, 2013
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4 - 33The Festival for the Wind October 15, 2013
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4 - 34Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama October 22, 2013
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4 - 35The Land of Fire: Kumamoto October 29, 2013
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4 - 36Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time November 12, 2013
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4 - 37Iga Ninja Forest November 19, 2013
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4 - 38Nostalgic Kawagoe November 26, 2013
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4 - 39Celebrating Akita Cedar December 03, 2013
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4 - 40Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu December 10, 2013
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4 - 41The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya December 17, 2013
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4 - 42Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads December 31, 2013
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Season 3 January 10, 2012
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3 - 1Walking the Historic Nakasendo January 10, 2012
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3 - 2Samurai Days in Satsuma January 17, 2012
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3 - 3Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy January 24, 2012
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3 - 4Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi January 31, 2012
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3 - 5Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World February 07, 2012
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3 - 6Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture February 14, 2012
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3 - 7Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture February 21, 2012
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3 - 8Life in the Deep Snow February 28, 2012
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3 - 9Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture March 06, 2012
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3 - 10Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture March 07, 2012
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3 - 11Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture March 13, 2012
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3 - 12Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs March 20, 2012
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3 - 13Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand March 27, 2012
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3 - 14Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways April 03, 2012
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3 - 15Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture April 10, 2012
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3 - 16Time Travelling in Shiga April 17, 2012
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3 - 17On Two Wheels to Aso April 24, 2012
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3 - 18Getting Lost in Pink Petals May 01, 2012
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3 - 19Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime May 22, 2012
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3 - 20Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa May 29, 2012
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3 - 21A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway June 05, 2012
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3 - 22Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa June 12, 2012
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3 - 23Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa June 19, 2012
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3 - 24Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi June 26, 2012
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3 - 25The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu July 03, 2012
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3 - 26Sapporo: The Good Life July 10, 2012
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3 - 27Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture July 17, 2012
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3 - 28Kumano Kodo Iseji Route August 07, 2012
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3 - 29Rishiri: From Sea to Summit August 14, 2012
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3 - 30Rebun: A Floating Garden August 21, 2012
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3 - 31Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa August 28, 2012
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3 - 32Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata September 04, 2012
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3 - 33Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami September 11, 2012
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3 - 34Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture September 18, 2012
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3 - 35Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo October 02, 2012
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3 - 36Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa October 16, 2012
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3 - 37Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko October 23, 2012
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3 - 38Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka October 30, 2012
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3 - 39Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition November 06, 2012
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3 - 40Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka November 13, 2012
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3 - 41Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma November 20, 2012
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3 - 42Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast November 27, 2012
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3 - 43All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue December 04, 2012
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3 - 44Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki December 11, 2012
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Season 2 January 11, 2011
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2 - 1Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land January 11, 2011
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2 - 2Goto Islands, Nagasaki January 18, 2011
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2 - 3Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship January 25, 2011
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2 - 4Colorful Temple Tour! February 01, 2011
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2 - 5Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl February 08, 2011
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2 - 6Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama February 15, 2011
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2 - 7Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep February 22, 2011
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2 - 8Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice March 08, 2011
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2 - 9Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time April 26, 2011
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2 - 10Old Meets New in Kumamoto May 03, 2011
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2 - 11Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn May 10, 2011
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2 - 12Cape Muroto in Early Spring May 17, 2011
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2 - 13Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka May 24, 2011
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2 - 14Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery May 31, 2011
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2 - 16A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san June 14, 2011
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2 - 17The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River June 21, 2011
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2 - 18Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty June 28, 2011
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2 - 19Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands July 05, 2011
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2 - 20A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands July 12, 2011
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2 - 22Breathtaking Landscapes July 26, 2011
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2 - 23Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido August 02, 2011
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2 - 24Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture August 09, 2011
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2 - 25Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys August 16, 2011
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2 - 26Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland August 23, 2011
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2 - 27Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture August 30, 2011
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2 - 28A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown September 06, 2011
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2 - 29The Soul of Okinawan Music (1) September 13, 2011
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2 - 30The Soul of Okinawan Music (2) September 20, 2011
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2 - 31Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano October 04, 2011
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2 - 32Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima October 11, 2011
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2 - 34Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends October 25, 2011
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2 - 35Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan November 01, 2011
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2 - 36The Flavor of Autumn November 08, 2011
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2 - 37Sado: A Stage for Tradition November 15, 2011
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2 - 38Blessings from the Mountains November 22, 2011
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2 - 39Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery November 27, 2011
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2 - 40Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace November 29, 2011
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2 - 41Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki December 06, 2011
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2 - 42Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone December 13, 2011
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2 - 43Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life December 20, 2011
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2 - 44The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard December 27, 2011
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Season 1 February 02, 2010
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1 - 1Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka February 02, 2010
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1 - 2Toyama City, Toyama March 02, 2010
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1 - 3Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled March 30, 2010
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1 - 4Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art April 06, 2010
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1 - 5Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit April 13, 2010
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1 - 6Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology April 20, 2010
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1 - 7Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji April 27, 2010
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1 - 8Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes May 11, 2010
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1 - 10Toyokawa, Aichi May 25, 2010
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1 - 11Himeji, Hyogo June 01, 2010
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1 - 12Naruto, Tokushima June 15, 2010
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1 - 15Geo-Touring in Kyushu July 06, 2010
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1 - 16Mino City, Gifu July 13, 2010
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1 - 17Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards July 20, 2010
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1 - 18
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1 - 19Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture August 03, 2010
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1 - 20Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights September 07, 2010
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1 - 21Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama September 14, 2010
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1 - 22Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People September 21, 2010
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1 - 23Ashikaga City, Tochigi September 28, 2010
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1 - 24Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo October 05, 2010
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1 - 25Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams October 12, 2010
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1 - 26Hita City, Oita October 19, 2010
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1 - 27Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm October 26, 2010
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1 - 30Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City November 16, 2010
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1 - 31
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1 - 32Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley November 30, 2010
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1 - 33Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima December 07, 2010
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1 - 34Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf December 14, 2010
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1 - 35Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge December 21, 2010
Overview
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
Cast
Self - Narrator (voice)
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