Season 11 (2020)

Asago: Hidden Gem of Heritage and History
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January 14, 2020 • 28m

Asago lies deep in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan. In recent years it has been drawing crowds of visitors, who...Read more

Suo-Oshima: Finding Hawaii in the Inland Sea
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January 28, 2020 • 28m

The island of Suo-Oshima lies off the coast of southeast Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan. It's one of the prefecture's main...Read more

Unlocking the Mysteries of Ancient Asuka
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February 4, 2020 • 28m

Asuka in Nara Prefecture was the center of Japan's politics and culture for more than 100 years from the end of the 6th century. T...Read more

Yokohama: A Port Town with It All
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February 25, 2020 • 28m

Yokohama, just south of Tokyo, is a vibrant port city steeped in history. When Japan first opened its first doors to the West in t...Read more

Mishima, Fukushima: Keeping Alive the Folk Craft Tradition
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March 9, 2020 • 28m

Mishima Town, in western Fukushima Prefecture, receives some of the heaviest snowfall in all of Japan. During the winter, when the...Read more

Tsugaru: Deep Snow, Warm Hearts
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March 16, 2020 • 28m

The Tsugaru region lies in the west of Aomori Prefecture, far in the north of Japan's main island. It is famous for having some of...Read more

The Magic of Winter in Akita
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March 23, 2020 • 28m

Akita Prefecture, in northern Japan, celebrates its snowy season with many unique festivals. American illustrator Kailene experien...Read more

Hateruma: Life on a Distant Island
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March 30, 2020 • 28m

Located 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, Hateruma is the southernmost inhabited island in Japan. With a population of about 50...Read more

Hakkoda's Backcountry Magic
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April 13, 2020 • 28m

The Hakkoda mountain range soars in central Aomori Prefecture. It's famous for its heavy snowfall, massive "snow monster" or frost...Read more

Asahikawa: Adventures on Sleds and Wheels
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April 21, 2020 • 28m

Located in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture, Asahikawa City is Hokkaido's second largest city. It is also one of the coldest plac...Read more

Rivers of Life: Kaizu and Kuwana
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April 28, 2020 • 28m

Located in central Japan, Kaizu City in Gifu Prefecture and Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture are just downstream of the Kiso Three Ri...Read more

Ishigaki: A Look to the Future
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August 18, 2020 • 28m

Ishigaki, in Okinawa Prefecture, is a stunning, sub-tropical island that lies some 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. This past ...Read more

KAGAWA: Treasure House of Modernist Architecture
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September 29, 2020 • 28m

Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest of the 47 prefectures of Japan in area. It puts emphasis on the promotion of architecture and ar...Read more

Atami is Back
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October 6, 2020 • 28m

Atami is a resort popular for its dramatic coastline, hot springs and proximity to Tokyo. After a period of decline, it had been m...Read more

Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community
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October 13, 2020 • 28m

Otoyo Town in Kochi Prefecture is located in the center of the Shikoku Mountain Range. More than 80% of its land is covered with f...Read more

Rural Reboot: Kamiyama's Renaissance
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October 20, 2020 • 28m

Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, is a mountain village with a population of 5,000. But despite its tranquil setting, it's home to s...Read more

Nanmoku: Afterglow of the Silk Road
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October 27, 2020 • 28m

Nanmoku is a village that lies deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, which blossomed during the period of...Read more

Work-Life Bliss in Itoshima
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November 3, 2020 • 28m

Itoshima, in western Fukuoka Prefecture, has been drawing attention in recent years as a popular place to relocate to from major c...Read more

Ogawa Village: Laidback Living with Mountain Vistas
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November 10, 2020 • 28m

Ogawa Village in Nagano Prefecture is famous throughout Japan for its beautiful scenery. Even though it lies between 2 popular tou...Read more

Omi-hachiman: Historic Merchant Town on Sacred Lake
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November 17, 2020 • 28m

Omi-hachiman is an old castle town that flourished as a transportation hub on Lake Biwa. It retains the remnants of the olden days...Read more

South Iwate: On the Trail to Recovery
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November 24, 2020 • 28m

The Michinoku Coastal Trail runs along the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan, covering a distance of about 1,000 kilometers thro...Read more

Passion on the Vine: Yamanashi and Its Winemakers
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December 1, 2020 • 28m

Yamanashi Prefecture has been a pioneer in winemaking in Japan since the mid-19th century when farmers began converting rice and m...Read more

Ashio: Memory of the Forest
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December 8, 2020 • 28m

Deep in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, Ashio has long been known as a mining town. Copper dep...Read more

Miyagi: On the Trail to Recovery
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December 15, 2020 • 28m

The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches more than 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast, crossing 4 prefectures from Aomori in th...Read more

Ojiya: Deep Roots in Snow Country
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December 22, 2020 • 28m

The city of Ojiya is hidden in the mountains of central Niigata Prefecture, some 200 kilometers north of Tokyo. Because this regio...Read more

Revisiting Ibaraki's Autumn-Winter Flavors
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December 29, 2020 • 28m

Ibaraki Prefecture, which stretches along the Pacific Ocean, is known for its diverse nature. Along with the sea, expansive plains...Read more