Season 13
6 episodes · Feb 1, 2025
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S13E1A Slow Ride Through Northern Kanto
Feb 1, 202544mWe travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.
S13E2The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter
Mar 1, 202544mTravel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.
S13E3The Pinks and Greens of Akita and Aomori
Jun 7, 202544mLate April, spring has arrived in northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines, discovering cherry blossoms, hiking a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans.
S13E4Hiroshima's Streetcars of Peace
Aug 2, 202544mThe streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery. Travel 20 km to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.
S13E5WWII and the Reconstruction of Nagasaki
Aug 9, 202544mIn 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.
S13E6The Varied Treasures of Nara and Mie
Nov 1, 202544mVisit Kinpusen-ji, sacred for mountain ascetics; the Asuka ruins that are nominated for UNESCO listing; Ise Grand Shrine; and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.