This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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The show explores the impact and evolution of people, issues and events in the province’s history.
Birth, Coming of Age, Love and Death. These are the four cornerstones of life and are recognized in many different ways from one culture to another.
Horror mockumentary program broadcast by TV Tokyo as a collaboration between director Tokio Omori and the YouTube channel FAKE DOCUMENTARY "Q".
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Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from them. Armed with his extensive knowledge and passion for all aspects of horticulture, Monty travels through Japan to explore the best gardens the country has to offer. From plants and architecture to new techniques and differing climates, this series is full of rich colour and vibrant landscapes as Monty examines how a mix of history and new innovations are shaping the gardens of Japan today and how they are perceived. Get ready to enter an enticing world, full of enchanting stories, wonderful characters and, of course, beautiful gardens.
One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.
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Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.
The nation’s favourite travel companion, Dame Joanna Lumley, is on an adventure to three of the world’s greatest cities, Berlin, Paris and Rome, for this brand-new ITV documentary series.
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.
Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.
Watch host Tony travel around the world and enjoy luxurious tourism with his companion Priscilla Wong. Destinations includes South Korea, Singapore, Shanghai etc. They enjoy what good money can buy, including great food, wine tastings, local culture.
Exploring Cornwall as a thriving county all year round. There may be a bountiful tourism industry, but Cornwall's proud and hard-working locals still farm the land and fish the sea, coming together for traditional celebrations throughout the year.
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Laughter, and especially what makes people laugh, is highly revealing of the culture we live in. Each episode offers a rich journey through the global adventure of laugh.
We go on a one month backpacking adventure around Japan. In this 2 part documentary series we travel to Japan for the very first time. Travelling there for one month, starting in Tokyo and then using the Japan Rail Pass to explore the country.
A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father butting heads with his son…
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17 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoto: Coloring the Season | Apr 4, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Kakunodate: Stories of Old Families | Apr 18, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Spirited Away to Tono | May 2, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Japanese Towers, Memories Past and Present | May 16, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Matsushima: Islands of Beauty and Prayer | May 30, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Suwa: A Celebration Down Through Time | Jun 6, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Niyodo River: Living with Japan's Clearest River | Jun 20, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Mt. Fuji | Jul 4, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Awa Dance: Obon Festival with 100,000 Dancers | Aug 1, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Kamakura - Samurai and Zen | Sep 5, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Itsukushima, Island of the Gods | Sep 19, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Hand-Made in Japan | Oct 3, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Dolls Bearers of Dreams | Oct 17, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Tracing Rice in Japan | Nov 7, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Blowfish - A Secret Taste from the Deep | Nov 21, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Millennium Guardians The Buddhist Statues of Kyoto | Dec 5, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Nights of Snow | Dec 19, 2012 | 0.0 |
26 episodes • 2013
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Monsters: The Mountains of Zao | Jan 16, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Koreatown: Ikuno, Osaka | Feb 20, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tokyo by Night | Mar 6, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Following the Sakura - A Journey of Cherry Blossoms in Japan | Apr 3, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Tokyo in Springtime - The Taste of Tradition | Apr 10, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Spring in Kyoto - A Trip on a Little Local Train | Apr 17, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Asakusa Celebration and Devotion | May 1, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Japan in Full Bloom - The Flower Gardens | May 8, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Shrine of Konpira-san - Answering Everyone's Prayer | May 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Forest of Myths | Jun 5, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Iya - Living in the Mountains | Jun 12, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Wild Shiretoko - World Heritage Site | Jun 19, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Kusatsu: A Town that Warms the Body and Soul | Jul 3, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Shonan: Good Vibrations on the Beach | Jul 10, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa | Aug 7, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Gujo Hachiman 400 Years of All-night Dancing | Aug 14, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Sakurajima: Volcanic Island | Sep 4, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Kiso: The Forest of the Japanese Cypress | Sep 11, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Nikko: World Heritage and Mountain of Prayer | Sep 18, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Autumn in Tohoku | Oct 2, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Yokohama - A Harbor Town Full of Spirit | Oct 9, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Fireworks | Oct 16, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Kumano Pilgrimage Routes | Nov 6, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Nara: An Ancient Capital Filled with the Sound of Prayer | Nov 13, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Karatsu | Dec 4, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 28 | Life with Japanese Dogs | Dec 11, 2013 | 0.0 |
32 episodes • 2014
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Izumo - Abode of the Gods | Jan 3, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Udon Noodles - A Wheat Delicacy | Jan 8, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Ekiben - A Box of Flavor and Feeling | Jan 15, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Echizen - Taste of Winter | Jan 22, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Chichibu - Home of the Mountain Gods and Festivals | Feb 5, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Modern Architecture: Giving Form to Dreams | Feb 12, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Winter in Tohoku | Mar 7, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Spring in Tohoku | Mar 19, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Kyoto: The Enigmatic Entertainers of Gion | Apr 2, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Hozenji: The Sentimental Alley of Osaka | Apr 9, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Hakodate: The Storied History of a Port Town | Apr 16, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Kirishima: A Town Thriving on Volcanic Mountains | May 7, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Sado Island: Into the Mystic Dreams | May 14, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Oze: A Mountain Marshland | May 21, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Ayu: Treasures of the River | Jun 4, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Islands of Nagasaki | Jun 11, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Karuizawa: A Fleeting Summer | Jun 18, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Strolling the Paths of Onomichi | Jun 25, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Shinsekai, Osaka: A Town Guarded by a Tower | Jul 2, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Kujukuri: The Endless Beach | Jul 9, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Nagasaki: Hills and Exotic Atmosphere | Aug 6, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Japanese Yokai: Ghosts, Goblins or Ghouls? | Aug 13, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Kawagoe: Keeping Urbane Traditions Alive | Sep 3, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Travelogue of Mackerel Road | Sep 10, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 25 | On a Moonlit Night... | Oct 1, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Japan's Historic Tramways | Oct 8, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Aso: Life in the Caldera | Oct 15, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 28 | Crossing the Amagi Pass | Nov 5, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 29 | Kamo River: The Waterway that Created Kyoto | Nov 12, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 30 | Beppu: Exploring the Exciting Hot Springs | Nov 19, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Tottori Sand Dunes, Unity with Nature | Dec 3, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 32 | A Journey to Holy Places | Dec 17, 2014 | 0.0 |
18 episodes • 2015
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsugaru: Enduring Winter for the Hot Festival | Jan 7, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tosa: Land of Passionate People | Jan 14, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Gods of Japan: An Infinite World of Spirits | Feb 4, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Aizu: Land of the Last Samurai | Feb 11, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Yakushima: Island of Primeval Forests | Mar 4, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Sanriku Railway: Back from the Brink | Mar 11, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce | Apr 5, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Shikoku Pilgrimage | Apr 12, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Dewa Sanzan: Mystic Mountains of Prayers | May 3, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Hakata Yamakasa: A Festival to Live For | Jun 1, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 11 | A Sushi Tour Around Japan | Jun 6, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Osaka: City of Waterways | Jun 13, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Owara Kaze no Bon: A Festival to Calm the Wind Gods | Aug 3, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Kunisaki Peninsula: Mystical Festivals in a Spiritual Land | Sep 28, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food | Oct 5, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture | Oct 12, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Notsuke Peninsula: Harsh Winters and Rich Seas | Nov 23, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Kinosaki Onsen: A Town of Hot Springs | Dec 7, 2015 | 0.0 |
15 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirakawa-go: Thatched-Roofed World Heritage Site | Jan 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Otaru: Classic Canal City | Feb 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Mount Tsukuba: The Mysterious Twin Peaks | Mar 21, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima | Apr 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes | Apr 25, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Hiroshima: A City of Seven Rivers | May 9, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Ise-Shima: Women Divers Favored by the Gods | May 23, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Hagi and Tsuwano: Two Castle Towns | Jun 6, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Furano: Summer in the Purple City | Jul 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Haunted Houses: The Lure of the Dark | Aug 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance | Aug 22, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Kamikochi: A Sacred Mountain Paradise | Sep 19, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic | Oct 10, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit | Nov 21, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Churches of Nagasaki: Prayers through the Ages | Dec 5, 2016 | 0.0 |
7 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Embracing All Prayers | Jan 16, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Boso Peninsula: A Carpet of Flowers | Feb 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tsugaru Strait: Life Stories of Crossing the Rough Seas | Mar 20, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Yufuin: A Relaxing Spa Town | May 1, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Summer on Japan's Southern Alps | Aug 14, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Tokachi: Bounty of the Northern Lands | Sep 25, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Shinjuku: A City Close to Deities | Nov 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secrets of Tofu Across Japan | Feb 5, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | River Ferries: Bringing People Together | Apr 9, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Mt. Hiei: The "Mother Mountain" of Japanese Buddhism | May 5, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Hamamatsu: Sunny City with Positive Spirit | Jun 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 1: The Women Pioneers | Jul 1, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2: The Proud Families | Jul 8, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Soba: Japan's Beloved Noodle | Sep 24, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Seasoning the Seasons Special: Chita Peninsula - A Land That Prospered by Shipping | Oct 6, 2018 | 0.0 |
7 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sendai: A City Founded by a Legendary Samurai | Jan 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Kamaishi: The Resilient City of Steel | Mar 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Awaji Island: Mythical Birthplace of Japan | Mar 25, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Walk around the Imperial Palace - A Journey Down the Ages | Apr 28, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Songs of Okinawa: The Bonds of Community | Jul 7, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Tsukuda and Tsukishima: A Summer of Fishermen's Festival | Sep 8, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Hachijo-Jima: A Place to Rest on the Road of Life | Nov 3, 2019 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Totsukawa: Autumn in a Hidden Village | Jan 5, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Shinbashi: Life in Buildings | Mar 1, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Journey Along the Nagasaki Kaido | Apr 26, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Local Train Lines: The Ride of Our Lives | May 31, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Stories from The University of Tokyo | Aug 17, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ishigaki Island: Dreams of Compassion | Nov 8, 2020 | 0.0 |
7 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing Happiness: Hot Pots in Japan | Jan 4, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Mount Iwate: Guardian of the Homeland | Mar 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tokyo 2021: A Year of Prayers | Apr 19, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Hakone: Centuries of Hospitality | Jul 5, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Yokai: Scary and Friendly Apparitions | Sep 13, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Beer and Japan's Drinking Culture | Oct 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Hidden Side of Nikko | Dec 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
5 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choshi: A Railway Trip to a Seaside Town | Feb 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Tateyama Mountains: An Alpine Pilgrimage | May 2, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Track of Dreams: Tokyo's Arakawa Line | Jul 4, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Stories Behind Japan's Bridges | Sep 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Kisoji: Highroad Among Mountains | Oct 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nara: Where Demons Roam | Jan 2, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Catching Early Spring in Kamakura | Mar 20, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Noboribetsu Onsen: Hot Springs, Spirited People | Apr 24, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Koumi Line: A Highland Railway | Jun 26, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Tidings of Autumn Fruits | Sep 18, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Mikuni Road: Stories from the Old Route North | Nov 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jomon: 10,000 Years of Nostalgia | Jan 8, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Ikegami Line: Through the Heart of Tokyo | Feb 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Seto Inland Sea: Life with Stones | Apr 22, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Fuji Five Lakes: The Water of Life | Jun 3, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Colors of Yamagata: Spring & Summer | Jul 15, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Karuizawa: Japan's Summer Resort | Sep 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Matsue: Time Carved by Water | Oct 14, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Faith in Tenjin - Prayers from across Japan | Nov 25, 2024 | 0.0 |