Journeys in Japan 2010
★ 9.0/10 TV-G Documentary 17 seasons · 551 eps Returning Series
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What is Journeys in Japan?
Journeys in Japan is a television series that offers a unique perspective on travel in Japan. The series features English-speaking visitors exploring various locations throughout the country.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 551
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 2, 2010
- Networks
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Journeys in Japan is a television series that offers a unique perspective on travel in Japan. The series features English-speaking visitors exploring various locations throughout the country. These travelers engage with local people, visit historic sites, and provide travel information that is not typically found in standard guidebooks. The series provides an in-depth look at the culture and attractions of Japan, allowing viewers to experience the country's diverse offerings. By showcasing the country's unique places to visit, Journeys in Japan aims to educate and inform potential travelers. The series focuses on highlighting the lesser-known aspects of Japan's culture and geography, providing a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the country.
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Should you watch it?
“Explore Japan’s hidden gems through the eyes of curious travelers.”
Reasons to watch
- Shows lesser‑known destinations
- Provides practical travel tips
- Highlights local culture
Keep in mind
- Focuses solely on travel documentary format
Watch it if you love discovering off‑the‑beaten‑path places in Japan.
The series is TV‑G, offering family‑friendly, informative content.
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Cast
Bill Sullivan
Self - Narrator (voice)
Kyle Card
Self - Presenter
Charles Glover
Self - Presenter
Michael Keida
Self - Presenter
Dean Newcombe
Self - Presenter
JJ Barrado
Self - Presenter
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Kit Pancoast Nagamura
Self - Presenter
James Lambiasi
Self - Presenter ☻
Alfie Goodrich
Self - Presenter ☻
John Moore
Self - Presenter
Peter MacMillan
Self - Presenter
Cveto Podlogar
Self - Presenter
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Season 1 · 35 episodes
- E1 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka Mytharc Feb 2, 2010
- E2 Toyama City, Toyama Core Mar 2, 2010
- E3 Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled Core Mar 30, 2010
- E4 Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art Core Apr 6, 2010
- E5 Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit Core Apr 13, 2010
- E6 Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology Core Apr 20, 2010
- E7 Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji Core Apr 27, 2010
- E8 Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes Core May 11, 2010
- E9 Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature Core May 18, 2010
- E10 Toyokawa, Aichi Core May 25, 2010
- E11 Himeji, Hyogo Core Jun 1, 2010
- E12 Naruto, Tokushima Core Jun 15, 2010
- E13 Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure Core Jun 22, 2010
- E14 Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy Core Jun 29, 2010
- E15 Geo-Touring in Kyushu Core Jul 6, 2010
- E16 Mino City, Gifu Core Jul 13, 2010
- E17 Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards Core Jul 20, 2010
- E18 Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord Core Jul 27, 2010
- E19 Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture Core Aug 3, 2010
- E20 Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights Core Sep 7, 2010
- E21 Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama Core Sep 14, 2010
- E22 Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People Core Sep 21, 2010
- E23 Ashikaga City, Tochigi Core Sep 28, 2010
- E24 Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo Core Oct 5, 2010
- E25 Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams Core Oct 12, 2010
- E26 Hita City, Oita Core Oct 19, 2010
- E27 Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm Core Oct 26, 2010
- E28 Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea Core Nov 2, 2010
- E29 A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures Core Nov 9, 2010
- E30 Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City Core Nov 16, 2010
- E31 Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy Core Nov 23, 2010
- E32 Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley Core Nov 30, 2010
- E33 Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima Core Dec 7, 2010
- E34 Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf Mytharc Dec 14, 2010
- E35 Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge Mytharc Dec 21, 2010
Season 2 · 44 episodes
- E1 Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land Mytharc Jan 11, 2011
- E2 Goto Islands, Nagasaki Core Jan 18, 2011
- E3 Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship Core Jan 25, 2011
- E4 Colorful Temple Tour! Core Feb 1, 2011
- E5 Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl Core Feb 8, 2011
- E6 Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama Core Feb 15, 2011
- E7 Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep Core Feb 22, 2011
- E8 Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice Core Mar 8, 2011
- E9 Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time Core Apr 26, 2011
- E10 Old Meets New in Kumamoto Core May 3, 2011
- E11 Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn Core May 10, 2011
- E12 Cape Muroto in Early Spring Core May 17, 2011
- E13 Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Core May 24, 2011
- E14 Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery Core May 31, 2011
- E15 Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks Core Jun 7, 2011
- E16 A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san Core Jun 14, 2011
- E17 The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River Core Jun 21, 2011
- E18 Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty Core Jun 28, 2011
- E19 Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands Core Jul 5, 2011
- E20 A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands Core Jul 12, 2011
- E21 Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition Core Jul 19, 2011
- E22 Breathtaking Landscapes Core Jul 26, 2011
- E23 Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido Core Aug 2, 2011
- E24 Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture Core Aug 9, 2011
- E25 Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys Core Aug 16, 2011
- E26 Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland Core Aug 23, 2011
- E27 Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture Core Aug 30, 2011
- E28 A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown Core Sep 6, 2011
- E29 The Soul of Okinawan Music (1) Core Sep 13, 2011
- E30 The Soul of Okinawan Music (2) Core Sep 20, 2011
- E31 Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano Core Oct 4, 2011
- E32 Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima Core Oct 11, 2011
- E33 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate Core Oct 18, 2011
- E34 Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends Core Oct 25, 2011
- E35 Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan Core Nov 1, 2011
- E36 The Flavor of Autumn Core Nov 8, 2011
- E37 Sado: A Stage for Tradition Core Nov 15, 2011
- E38 Blessings from the Mountains Core Nov 22, 2011
- E39 Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery Core Nov 27, 2011
- E40 Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace Core Nov 29, 2011
- E41 Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki Core Dec 6, 2011
- E42 Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone Core Dec 13, 2011
- E43 Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life Mytharc Dec 20, 2011
- E44 The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard Mytharc Dec 27, 2011
Season 3 · 44 episodes
- E1 Walking the Historic Nakasendo Mytharc Jan 10, 2012
- E2 Samurai Days in Satsuma Core Jan 17, 2012
- E3 Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy Core Jan 24, 2012
- E4 Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi Core Jan 31, 2012
- E5 Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World Core Feb 7, 2012
- E6 Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture Mytharc Feb 14, 2012
- E7 Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture Mytharc Feb 21, 2012
- E8 Life in the Deep Snow Core Feb 28, 2012
- E9 Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture Core Mar 6, 2012
- E10 Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture Mytharc Mar 7, 2012
- E11 Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture Core Mar 13, 2012
- E12 Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs Core Mar 20, 2012
- E13 Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand Core Mar 27, 2012
- E14 Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways Core Apr 3, 2012
- E15 Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Core Apr 10, 2012
- E16 Time Travelling in Shiga Core Apr 17, 2012
- E17 On Two Wheels to Aso Core Apr 24, 2012
- E18 Getting Lost in Pink Petals Core May 1, 2012
- E19 Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime Mytharc May 22, 2012
- E20 Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa Core May 29, 2012
- E21 A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway Core Jun 5, 2012
- E22 Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa Core Jun 12, 2012
- E23 Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa Core Jun 19, 2012
- E24 Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi Core Jun 26, 2012
- E25 The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu Core Jul 3, 2012
- E26 Sapporo: The Good Life Core Jul 10, 2012
- E27 Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture Core Jul 17, 2012
- E28 Kumano Kodo Iseji Route Core Aug 7, 2012
- E29 Rishiri: From Sea to Summit Core Aug 14, 2012
- E30 Rebun: A Floating Garden Core Aug 21, 2012
- E31 Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa Core Aug 28, 2012
- E32 Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata Core Sep 4, 2012
- E33 Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami Core Sep 11, 2012
- E34 Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture Core Sep 18, 2012
- E35 Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo Core Oct 2, 2012
- E36 Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa Core Oct 16, 2012
- E37 Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko Core Oct 23, 2012
- E38 Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka Core Oct 30, 2012
- E39 Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition Core Nov 6, 2012
- E40 Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka Core Nov 13, 2012
- E41 Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma Core Nov 20, 2012
- E42 Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast Core Nov 27, 2012
- E43 All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue Mytharc Dec 4, 2012
- E44 Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki Mytharc Dec 11, 2012
Season 4 · 42 episodes
- E1 Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy Mytharc Jan 8, 2013
- E2 Winter Bliss in Takayama Core Jan 22, 2013
- E3 Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura Core Jan 29, 2013
- E4 Namahage New Year's Rite Core Feb 5, 2013
- E5 Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey Core Feb 19, 2013
- E6 Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea Core Feb 26, 2013
- E7 Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 2 Mytharc Mar 12, 2013
- E8 Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao Core Mar 19, 2013
- E9 Discovering Tottori Crafts Core Mar 26, 2013
- E10 Nature's Beauty in Microcosm Core Apr 2, 2013
- E11 Spring Colors of Ibusuki Core Apr 9, 2013
- E12 A Spiritual Journey in Oita Core Apr 16, 2013
- E13 Jazzy Kobe Core Apr 23, 2013
- E14 Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children Core Apr 30, 2013
- E15 The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands Core May 7, 2013
- E16 Textiles from a Royal Tradition Core May 14, 2013
- E17 Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean Core May 21, 2013
- E18 Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital Core May 28, 2013
- E19 Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin Core Jun 4, 2013
- E20 Tateyama Peak Experience Core Jun 11, 2013
- E21 The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan Core Jun 18, 2013
- E22 Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps Core Jun 29, 2013
- E23 Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays Core Jul 2, 2013
- E24 Osaka Art Power Core Jul 9, 2013
- E25 Oki Islands Core Jul 16, 2013
- E26 Living with Horses: Hidaka Core Aug 13, 2013
- E27 Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen Core Aug 20, 2013
- E28 Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping Core Aug 27, 2013
- E29 Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature Core Sep 3, 2013
- E30 Wonderful Yakushima Core Sep 17, 2013
- E31 Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari Core Sep 24, 2013
- E32 Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura Core Oct 1, 2013
- E33 The Festival for the Wind Core Oct 15, 2013
- E34 Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama Core Oct 22, 2013
- E35 The Land of Fire: Kumamoto Core Oct 29, 2013
- E36 Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time Core Nov 12, 2013
- E37 Iga Ninja Forest Core Nov 19, 2013
- E38 Nostalgic Kawagoe Core Nov 26, 2013
- E39 Celebrating Akita Cedar Core Dec 3, 2013
- E40 Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu Core Dec 10, 2013
- E41 The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya Mytharc Dec 17, 2013
- E42 Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads Mytharc Dec 31, 2013
Season 5 · 39 episodes
- E1 Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Mytharc Jan 28, 2014
- E2 Hiroshima: The City of Hope Core Feb 4, 2014
- E3 A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi Core Feb 11, 2014
- E4 Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn Core Feb 25, 2014
- E5 Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring Core Mar 4, 2014
- E6 Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea Core Mar 11, 2014
- E7 Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice Core Mar 18, 2014
- E8 Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities Core Mar 25, 2014
- E9 Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship Core Apr 1, 2014
- E10 Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions Mytharc Apr 8, 2014
- E11 Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense Mytharc Apr 15, 2014
- E12 Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage Core Apr 22, 2014
- E13 A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition Mytharc May 6, 2014
- E14 A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba Mytharc May 6, 2014
- E15 Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship Core May 13, 2014
- E16 Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals Core Jun 10, 2014
- E17 Izumo: Land of Living Legends Core Jun 17, 2014
- E18 Splashing and Chilling in Minakami Core Jun 24, 2014
- E19 Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection Core Jul 1, 2014
- E20 Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino Core Jul 8, 2014
- E21 Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition Core Jul 15, 2014
- E22 Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise Mytharc Jul 22, 2014
- E23 Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro Mytharc Jul 29, 2014
- E24 Iwate: Road to Recovery Core Aug 5, 2014
- E25 Okinawa: The Land of Karate Core Aug 12, 2014
- E26 Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization Core Aug 19, 2014
- E27 Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods Core Aug 26, 2014
- E28 Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea Core Sep 16, 2014
- E29 Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water Core Sep 23, 2014
- E30 Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship Mytharc Oct 14, 2014
- E31 Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth Mytharc Oct 21, 2014
- E32 Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance Core Oct 28, 2014
- E33 Into the Heart of Kyoto Core Nov 4, 2014
- E34 Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road Core Nov 11, 2014
- E35 Savoring Fall on Shodoshima Mytharc Nov 18, 2014
- E36 Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea Core Nov 25, 2014
- E37 Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft Core Dec 2, 2014
- E38 Yokohama Stories Mytharc Dec 9, 2014
- E39 Echizen: The World of Washi Mytharc Dec 30, 2014
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Journeys in Japan?
The series follows English‑speaking visitors traveling across Japan, exploring culture, historic sites, and offering travel hints.
Is the series suitable for children?
Yes, it is rated TV‑G and presents family‑friendly, informative content.
Does the show provide practical travel advice?
Yes, it includes travel hints that are rarely found in guidebooks.
Is the series narrated in English?
English‑speaking visitors are featured, indicating the primary language is English.
What types of locations are highlighted?
It showcases unique and historic places throughout Japan.
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