January 10, 2012 • 28m
Nakasendo was the old mountain road connecting Edo, today's Tokyo, to Kyoto. The 530-kilometer stretch of road was dotted with 69 ...Read more
January 17, 2012 • 28m
The era of the samurai in Japan ended in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, marking the start of the country's modernization. One of...Read more
January 24, 2012 • 28m
In this Journeys in Japan, Gow takes a trip to Mikuni-cho of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, in search of snow crabs, the king of winter delicacies.
January 31, 2012 • 28m
Since ancient times, people in Japan have produced a form of ink known as sumi, which is used for calligraphy and traditional ink ...Read more
February 7, 2012 • 28m
Episode 5 of Season 3 premiered on February 7, 2012
February 14, 2012 • 28m
1,200 years ago, the Buddhist saint Kukai (also known as Kobo Daishi) established 88 temples in Shikoku. Later, it became popular ...Read more
February 21, 2012 • 28m
1,200 years ago, the Buddhist saint Kukai (also known as Kobo Daishi) established 88 temples in Shikoku. Later, it became popular ...Read more
February 28, 2012 • 28m
Episode 8 of Season 3 premiered on February 28, 2012
March 6, 2012 • 28m
For centuries, wheat noodles known as udon have been popular in Japan, especially in Kagawa, Shikoku Island. There are around 900 ...Read more
March 7, 2012 • 28m
Takachiho is located in a mountainous area in central Kyushu. According to Japanese mythology, Takachiho is said to be the place w...Read more
March 13, 2012 • 28m
This edition of Journeys in Japan features Japan's ancient capital, Nara. We will take a close look at architecture and Buddhist s...Read more
March 20, 2012 • 28m
Beppu City of Oita Prefecture is located in the eastern part of the island of Kyushu, and it is the second largest city in the pre...Read more
March 27, 2012 • 28m
Episode 13 of Season 3 premiered on March 27, 2012
April 3, 2012 • 28m
Episode 14 of Season 3 premiered on April 3, 2012
April 10, 2012 • 28m
This week, we visit Osaka, the capital city of Osaka prefecture, also known as the town of "Kuidaore" means there are too many del...Read more
April 17, 2012 • 28m
Episode 16 of Season 3 premiered on April 17, 2012
April 24, 2012 • 28m
Episode 17 of Season 3 premiered on April 24, 2012
May 1, 2012 • 28m
On this edition of Journeys in Japan we celebrate sakura or cherry blossoms, which are a symbol of spring in Japan. The delicate p...Read more
May 22, 2012 • 28m
Episode 19 of Season 3 premiered on May 22, 2012
May 29, 2012 • 28m
Episode 20 of Season 3 premiered on May 29, 2012
June 5, 2012 • 28m
Episode 21 of Season 3 premiered on June 5, 2012
June 12, 2012 • 28m
Episode 22 of Season 3 premiered on June 12, 2012
June 19, 2012 • 28m
On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Lana Bergmann, who is studying design in Japan, visits Taketomi-jima, one of the Yaeyama Isl...Read more
June 26, 2012 • 28m
Episode 24 of Season 3 premiered on June 26, 2012
July 3, 2012 • 28m
Episode 25 of Season 3 premiered on July 3, 2012
July 10, 2012 • 28m
Episode 26 of Season 3 premiered on July 10, 2012
July 17, 2012 • 28m
Episode 27 of Season 3 premiered on July 17, 2012
August 7, 2012 • 28m
Since prehistoric times, a religion of nature worship has been practiced in the mountains of the Kii Peninsula, in Western Japan. ...Read more
August 14, 2012 • 28m
Episode 29 of Season 3 premiered on August 14, 2012
August 21, 2012 • 28m
Episode 30 of Season 3 premiered on August 21, 2012
August 28, 2012 • 28m
For over 350 years, the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been renowned as a center for traditional culture. It has a num...Read more
September 4, 2012 • 28m
Episode 32 of Season 3 premiered on September 4, 2012
September 11, 2012 • 28m
Our reporter David Bull travels to Shirakami-sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Japan. Nature guide and botanist Haj...Read more
September 18, 2012 • 28m
Episode 34 of Season 3 premiered on September 18, 2012
October 2, 2012 • 28m
On this edition of Journeys in Japan we visit Tokushima, the home of aizome indigo dye. Aizome is made from the indigo plant. The ...Read more
October 16, 2012 • 28m
Episode 36 of Season 3 premiered on October 16, 2012
October 23, 2012 • 28m
Episode 37 of Season 3 premiered on October 23, 2012
October 30, 2012 • 28m
This edition of Journeys in Japan takes us to Morioka, a city blessed with mountains, rivers, trees, and architecture steeped in history.
November 6, 2012 • 28m
Episode 39 of Season 3 premiered on November 6, 2012
November 13, 2012 • 28m
Episode 40 of Season 3 premiered on November 13, 2012
November 20, 2012 • 28m
Today we explore Katsunuma in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is a leading wine production center not far from Tokyo. Our reporter St...Read more
November 27, 2012 • 28m
Episode 42 of Season 3 premiered on November 27, 2012
December 4, 2012 • 28m
Episode 43 of Season 3 premiered on December 4, 2012
December 11, 2012 • 28m
Episode 44 of Season 3 premiered on December 11, 2012