Journeys in Japan
TV-G
8.8
2010
Documentary
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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Episode 44 : Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki
December. 11,2012
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Episode 43 : All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue
December. 04,2012
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Episode 42 : Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast
November. 27,2012
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Episode 41 : Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma
November. 20,2012
Today we explore Katsunuma in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is a leading wine production center not far from Tokyo.
Our reporter Stephane visits wineries winning international awards for wines made with the domestic Koshu grape. He'll also try Japanese kaiseki cuisine paired with some of these wines, as well as meet a grape farmer to taste her home cooking.
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Episode 40 : Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka
November. 13,2012
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Episode 39 : Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition
November. 06,2012
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Episode 38 : Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka
October. 30,2012
This edition of Journeys in Japan takes us to Morioka, a city blessed with mountains, rivers, trees, and architecture steeped in history.
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Episode 37 : Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko
October. 23,2012
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Episode 36 : Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa
October. 16,2012
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Episode 35 : Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo
October. 02,2012
On this edition of Journeys in Japan we visit Tokushima, the home of aizome indigo dye. Aizome is made from the indigo plant. The majority of domestic indigo plant production is based in Tokushima Prefecture. The traditional skills for producing indigo dye have been passed down here for generations by master dyers. The indigo dye industry was prosperous, and the arts flourished. The Awa Ningyo Joruri puppet theater, which has been designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset, is one of them. Our reporter Deborah from Malaysia explores the traditional arts and crafts of Tokushima.
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Episode 34 : Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture
September. 18,2012
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Episode 32 : Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata
September. 04,2012
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Episode 31 : Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa
August. 28,2012
For over 350 years, the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been renowned as a center for traditional culture. It has a number of scenic districts where the classic architecture has been preserved since the old days. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Rosa Yum visits the city and attends an annual event, Kanazawa Touryoue, that showcases the local craftsmanship and cuisine. One of the representative crafts of this region is Kutani-yaki, a style of pottery known for its vibrant colors.
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Episode 30 : Rebun: A Floating Garden
August. 21,2012
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Episode 29 : Rishiri: From Sea to Summit
August. 14,2012
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Episode 27 : Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture
July. 17,2012
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Episode 26 : Sapporo: The Good Life
July. 10,2012
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Episode 25 : The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu
July. 03,2012
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Episode 24 : Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi
June. 26,2012
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Episode 22 : Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa
June. 12,2012
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Episode 21 : A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway
June. 05,2012
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Episode 20 : Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa
May. 29,2012
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Episode 19 : Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime
May. 22,2012
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Episode 17 : On Two Wheels to Aso
April. 24,2012
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Episode 16 : Time Travelling in Shiga
April. 17,2012
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Episode 15 : Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
April. 10,2012
This week, we visit Osaka, the capital city of Osaka prefecture, also known as the town of "Kuidaore" means there are too many delicious foods and you can't stop eating until you pass out. Our reporter, John Gatewood, explores the best places to eat and the unique food culture of Osaka.
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Episode 14 : Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways
April. 03,2012
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Episode 13 : Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand
March. 27,2012
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Episode 12 : Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs
March. 20,2012
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 prefecture with a population of approximately 120,000. With the live volcano Mount Tsurumi sitting on the west side of the city, Beppu is blessed with an abundance of hot springs. It boasts the largest amount of water discharged per day in Japan. Since there are also many types of spring water, it is a location that attracts not only the local people but also visitors from all over the country. Whether it is seeing the sights or tasting the food, Beppu is a place where you can truly enjoy the hot springs, the blessings of nature, through all your five senses. (Excerpt)
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Episode 11 : Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture
March. 13,2012
This edition of Journeys in Japan features Japan's ancient capital, Nara. We will take a close look at architecture and Buddhist statues dating back more than 1000 years. Our reporter William Reed, an American columnist who's been in Japan for 40 years, is our guide to the city that is home to eight world heritage sites and important ancient treasures.
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Episode 8 : Life in the Deep Snow
February. 28,2012
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Episode 5 : Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World
February. 07,2012
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Episode 3 : Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy
January. 24,2012
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.
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Episode 1 : Walking the Historic Nakasendo
January. 10,2012
Nakasendo was the old mountain road connecting Edo, today's Tokyo, to Kyoto. The 530-kilometer stretch of road was dotted with 69 post towns. Our reporter, JJ, walks along a preserved section of the Nakasendo and stops at Tsumago, a beautifully restored post town. He spends the night at a venerable inn and meets people who treasure a traditional way of life. This edition of Journeys in Japan features a walk back in time along an Edo era road.
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