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Journeys in Japan Season 1

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1x01 Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka aired Feb 02, 2010

Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city open to East Asia. It still maintains links with many Asian countries-- from Po... read more

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1x02 Toyama City, Toyama aired Mar 02, 2010

Toyama is a city surrounded by tall mountains and has a population of 400,000. It's a place where unique businesses have sprung up since the days of old. T... read more

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1x03 Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled aired Mar 30, 2010

Furano, located just about in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture is becoming a popular destination for foreign skiers. The purple lavender fields in summer tu... read more

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1x04 Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art aired Apr 06, 2010

The navigator for this episode of "journeys in japan" is opera director Dario Ponissi. His destination is Naoshima of Kagawa Prefecture, a small island in th... read more

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1x05 Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's samurai spirit aired Apr 13, 2010

Kamakura lies on the coast to the south of Tokyo, surrounded on three sides by hills, and looking out to the sea. Eight centuries ago, a samurai warrior s... read more

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1x06 Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A city with state-of-the-art technology aired Apr 20, 2010

This week, "journeys in japan" visits a city of science -- Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba. In 1963, under a national policy, the c... read more

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1x07 Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji aired Apr 27, 2010

In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji., Japan's ... read more

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1x08 Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes aired May 11, 2010

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Tottori Sand Dunes, the largest in Japan, in Tottori Prefecture. The Tottori Sand Dunes skirt the Sea of Japa... read more

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1x09 Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature aired May 18, 2010

In this edition, JJ goes to a secluded part of northern Izu Peninsula, facing Suruga Bay. Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, extends 2,500 meters below... read more

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1x10 Toyokawa, Aichi aired May 25, 2010

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Pre, the one of largest Inari temple in Japan. Many of temples and shrines are protec... read more

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1x11 Himeji, Hyogo aired Jun 01, 2010

On this edition of 'journeys in japan', we visit Himeji Castle, one of the few castles in Japan that have managed to survive in their original form, the way ... read more

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1x12 Naruto, Tokushima aired Jun 15, 2010

This week, we will focus on Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and introduce people who have made use of the bounties of nature in unusual ways to create pr... read more

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1x13 Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure aired Jun 22, 2010

The pine-studded sandbar spans Miyazu Bay, facing the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto. The accumulation of white river sand over thousands of years sculpted ... read more

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1x14 Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy aired Jun 29, 2010

On this edition of "journeys in japan" we head to northern Japan to visit a historic city with a warrior legacy -- Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture. For long ... read more

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1x15 Geo-Touring in Kyushu aired Jul 06, 2010

Geoparks, created by UNESCO's initiative in 2004, are aimed for people to learn more about the Earth and for invigorating local economies by using the parks ... read more

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1x16 Mino City, Gifu aired Jul 13, 2010

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Mino-city in Aichi Pre, the town where famous for Japanese traditional paper "Washi". Washi is made from the ... read more

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1x17 Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards aired Jul 20, 2010

On this edition of journeys in japan, JJ visits Minabe, Wakayama Pref., whose products are an essential part of Japanese food culture. Minabe produces mor... read more

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1x18 Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: in the footsteps of a renowned warlord aired Jul 27, 2010

Sendai is the biggest city in northeastern Japan. It's also the hometown of Kumiko Mori, a popular singer and entertainer who appearis frequently on stage an... read more

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1x19 Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, celebrating 1300 Years of Culture aired Aug 03, 2010

Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the country's first major administrative center and was called Heijo-kyo. This year mar... read more

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1x20 Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights aired Sep 07, 2010

On this edition, we present the highlights from our past broadcast. Our Reporters travel across Japan, where they discover fascinating local culture and peo... read more

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1x21 Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama aired Sep 14, 2010

The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. Hikers can now walk along it on the "Shin-etsu Trai... read more

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1x22 Uchiko, Ehime: A town built upon the thoughts of its people aired Sep 21, 2010

This time, "journeys in japan" will travel to Uchiko on the island of Shikoku. Surrounded by mountains and blessed with abundant nature it is situated almost... read more

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1x23 Ashikaga City, Tochigi aired Sep 28, 2010

Tochigi Prefecture is situated in the most northern part of the Kantō region, and is a prefecture that is inland, not facing the coast. Though only 70 kilome... read more

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1x24 Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an homage to Jacques Mayo aired Oct 05, 2010

On this week's "journeys in japan," we visit Karatsu city in Saga prefecture. The area, which looks out to the sea, is blessed with a warm climate. People h... read more

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1x25 Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of marathon dreams aired Oct 12, 2010

Izu-Oshima, the largest of the seven islands in the Izu chain, lies 120 kilometers south of Tokyo. It was formed by volcanic action, and the volcano in the c... read more

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1x26 Hita City, Oita aired Oct 19, 2010

Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a quiet town with a population of about 70-thousand, located in northern part of Kyushu in southwestern Japan. It is surroun... read more

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1x27 Aizu, Fukushima: A taste of tradition and scenic charm aired Oct 26, 2010

Nelson Babin-Coy is off to explore the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture by train. Nelson's first stop is at Yunokami-Onsen. The area is a hot-spring vi... read more

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1x28 Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea aired Nov 02, 2010

The Seto Inland Sea located in western Japan is the country's largest inland sea. There is a road which runs across the inland sea and connects a chain of sm... read more

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1x29 A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring people's passion for industrial structure tours: this time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures aired Nov 09, 2010

Adeyto visits three sites, starting in Kawasaki for a night factory tour. Most participants, including Adeyto, are into photographing the urban industrial l... read more

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1x30 Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City aired Nov 16, 2010

Kure is a 30 minute train ride from Hiroshima. The port town has a population of 250-thousand. The historic shipbuilding town still turns out large tankers ... read more

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1x31 Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's hidden hot springs: traditional onsen therapy aired Nov 23, 2010

Because of Japan's volcanic terrain, natural hot springs are found throughout country. Known as onsen, they are one of the highlights of any visit to Japan. ... read more

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1x32 Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the remote Iya Valley aired Nov 30, 2010

On this edition of journey in japan , we visit the Iya Valley, in the center of Shikoku. Until about 40 years ago, it was cut off from the rest of the island... read more

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1x33 Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima aired Dec 07, 2010

Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. It's blanketed in lush forest, and has mountains that... read more

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1x34 Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of gold leaf aired Dec 14, 2010

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit Kanazawa city in Ishikawa Pre. 99% of the gold leaf in Japan is made in this city. Gold has been adding color to ... read more

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1x35 Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge aired Dec 21, 2010

This week on "journeys in japan" we visit Koyasan in Wakayama prefecture. It's an ancient Buddhist sanctuary, far removed from the secular world. More than 1... read more

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