Season 1 (2010)

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
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February 2, 2010 • 28m

Fukuoka facing the Genkai Sea has been geographically and historically a city open to East Asia. It still maintains links with man...Read more

Toyama City, Toyama
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March 2, 2010 • 28m

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...Read more

Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled
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March 30, 2010 • 28m

Furano, located just about in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture is becoming a popular destination for foreign skiers. The winter s...Read more

Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
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April 6, 2010 • 28m

The navigator for this episode of "journeys in japan" is opera director Dario Ponissi. His destination is Naoshima of Kagawa Prefe...Read more

Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
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April 13, 2010 • 28m

Kamakura lies on the coast to the south of Tokyo, surrounded on three sides by hills, and looking out to the sea. Eight centuries ...Read more

Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
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April 20, 2010 • 28m

This week, "journeys in japan" visits a city of science—Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba. In 1963, under ...Read more

Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
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April 27, 2010 • 28m

In this episode of "journeys in japan", our reporter, Adeyto, visits Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, in the northern footh...Read more

Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
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May 11, 2010 • 28m

In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit the Tottori Sand Dunes, the largest in Japan, in Tottori Prefecture. The Tottori Sand D...Read more

Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
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May 18, 2010 • 28m

In this edition, JJ goes to a secluded part of northern Izu Peninsula, facing Suruga Bay. Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, ex...Read more

Toyokawa, Aichi
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May 25, 2010 • 28m

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefecture, one of the largest Inari temples in Japan. Many...Read more

Himeji, Hyogo
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June 1, 2010 • 28m

On this edition of 'journeys in japan', we visit Himeji Castle, one of the few castles in Japan that have managed to survive in th...Read more

Naruto, Tokushima
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June 15, 2010 • 28m

This week, we will focus on Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and introduce people who have made use of the bounties of nature i...Read more

Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure
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June 22, 2010 • 28m

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

Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy
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June 29, 2010 • 28m

On this edition of "journeys in japan" we head to northern Japan to visit a historic city with a warrior legacy -- Yonezawa in Yam...Read more

Geo-Touring in Kyushu
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July 6, 2010 • 28m

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

Mino City, Gifu
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July 13, 2010 • 28m

In this week's Journeys in Japan, we visit Mino City in Aichi Prefecture, a town famous for Japanese traditional paper "Washi". Wa...Read more

Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
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July 20, 2010 • 28m

On this edition of journeys in japan, JJ visits Minabe, Wakayama Pref., whose products are an essential part of Japanese food cult...Read more

Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord
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July 27, 2010 • 28m

Sendai is the biggest city in northeastern Japan. It's also the hometown of Kumiko Mori, a popular singer and entertainer who appe...Read more

Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
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August 3, 2010 • 28m

Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the country's first major administrative center and was calle...Read more

Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights
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September 7, 2010 • 28m

On this edition, we present the highlights from our past broadcasts. Our Reporters travel across Japan, where they discover fascin...Read more

Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
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September 14, 2010 • 28m

The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. Hikers can now walk alon...Read more

Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People
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September 21, 2010 • 28m

This time, "journeys in japan" will travel to Uchiko on the island of Shikoku. Surrounded by mountains and blessed with abundant n...Read more

Ashikaga City, Tochigi
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September 28, 2010 • 28m

Tochigi Prefecture is situated in the most northern part of the Kantō region, and is a prefecture that is inland, not facing the c...Read more

Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
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October 5, 2010 • 28m

On this week's "journeys in japan," we visit Karatsu city in Saga prefecture. The area, which looks out to the sea, is blessed wit...Read more

Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams
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October 12, 2010 • 28m

Izu-Oshima, the largest of the seven islands in the Izu chain, lies 120 kilometers south of Tokyo. It was formed by volcanic actio...Read more

Hita City, Oita
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October 19, 2010 • 28m

Hita City in Oita Prefecture is a quiet town with a population of about 70-thousand, located in northern part of Kyushu in southwe...Read more

Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm
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October 26, 2010 • 28m

Nelson Babin-Coy is off to explore the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture by train. Nelson's first stop is at Yunokami-Onsen. The...Read more

Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea
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November 2, 2010 • 28m

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...Read more

A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures
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November 9, 2010 • 28m

Adeyto visits three sites, starting in Kawasaki for a night factory tour. Most participants, including Adeyto, are into photograph...Read more

Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City
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November 16, 2010 • 28m

Kure is a 30-minute train ride from Hiroshima. The port town has a population of 250-thousand. The historic shipbuilding town stil...Read more

Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy
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November 23, 2010 • 28m

Because of Japan's volcanic terrain, natural hot springs are found throughout country. Known as onsen, they are one of the highlig...Read more

Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley
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November 30, 2010 • 28m

On this edition of Journeys in Japan , we visit the Iya Valley, in the center of Shikoku.On this edition of journey in japan , we ...Read more

Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
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December 7, 2010 • 28m

Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. It's blanketed in lush for...Read more

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
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December 14, 2010 • 28m

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...Read more

Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge
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December 21, 2010 • 28m

This week on "journeys in japan" we visit Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture. It's an ancient Buddhist sanctuary, far removed from the...Read more