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Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer

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2:30 AM on Jun 7, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 1, 2019

Hieizan (Mount Hiei) rises high to the northeast of the city of Kyoto, straddling the border between Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Japan, and has been a focus for people's faith for over 1,200 years. The precincts of Enryakuji temple cover the entire mountaintop, and to this day many priests live there, undergoing spiritual training. Peter MacMillan is a researcher of Japanese literature from Ireland. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, he visits Hieizan to explore the deep spiritual connection that people feel for this sacred mountain.

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8:30 PM on Jun 6, 2019
2:30 PM on Jun 6, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 6, 2019

Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.

Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition

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2:30 AM on Jun 14, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 8, 2019

In the old days, the cities of Ashikaga and Tochigi were post towns along the highway that led to the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine, where the first Tokugawa shogun was buried. Pilgrims used to make their way along this highway, as did Imperial court messengers from Kyoto. The cities also prospered thanks to their riverside locations. Lumber and other merchandise was shipped downstream and there was a busy trade with merchants in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Ashikaga boasts renowned tourist sites, including the Ashikaga Gakko, the oldest school in Japan. And the Ashikaga Flower Park draws visitors from far and wide to see the remarkable wisteria blossom. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Leina Bambino visits these two cities where people continue to live with tradition, while preserving the natural environment and creating new attractions.

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8:30 PM on Jun 13, 2019
2:30 PM on Jun 13, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 13, 2019

English-speaking reporters travel around Japan, meeting the people, exploring the local culture, and offering travel hints rarely found in normal guidebooks. Today: Osaka prefecture.

Uchiko: Epic Kite Battl

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2:30 AM on Jun 21, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 15, 2019

Uchiko, which is 700 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in Shikoku's Ehime Prefecture, flourished as a pilgrimage post town on an ancient highway. In the city center, Machiya residences have been carefully preserved. Australian actor Luke Bridgford explores historic Uchiko, discovering its traditional architecture and candle craft, as well as an ancient kite festival in which he participates in a sky battle.

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5:30 PM on Jul 29, 2019
11:30 PM on Jul 29, 2019
6:30 AM on Jul 30, 2019
11:30 AM on Jul 30, 2019

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11:30 AM on Jun 25, 2019
6:30 AM on Jun 25, 2019
11:30 PM on Jun 24, 2019
5:30 PM on Jun 24, 2019
11:30 AM on Jun 18, 2019
6:30 AM on Jun 18, 2019
11:30 PM on Jun 17, 2019
5:30 PM on Jun 17, 2019
11:30 AM on Jun 11, 2019
6:30 AM on Jun 11, 2019
11:30 PM on Jun 10, 2019
5:30 PM on Jun 10, 2019
11:30 AM on Jun 4, 2019
6:30 AM on Jun 4, 2019
11:30 PM on Jun 3, 2019
5:30 PM on Jun 3, 2019

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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8:30 PM on Jun 20, 2019
2:30 PM on Jun 20, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 20, 2019

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Charles Glover discovers why Osaka is called Japan's "City of the Blues."

Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories

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2:30 AM on Jun 28, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 22, 2019

Yamaguchi Prefecture lies in the far west of Japan's main island, Honshu. It has numerous landscapes that are unlike any other part of Japan: a limestone quarry evoking a giant ancient amphitheater, an underground cave system with intricate stalactites and stalagmites, a tiny island where the village boasts traditional walls of stone and plaster, and many more. American actor Charles Glover visits Yamaguchi to take in these magnificent, distinctive views and to discover the stories that underlie them.

Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem

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2:30 AM on Jul 5, 2019
8:30 AM on Jun 29, 2019

Nishi-izu, with stellar views of Mt. Fuji, is located on the western coast of the Izu Peninsula. Geopark sites with strata formed by an undersea volcano are reachable on foot or by boat. The neighboring town of Matsuzaki is known for its beautiful townscape featuring buildings with distinctive Namako plaster walls. Kote-e artworks created with plaster by Matsuzaki craftsman-turned-artist, Chohachi Irie, are also a must-see in this town. Matsuzaki is the largest production region of salt-pickled sakura leaves. We visit people in the industry and hear about the appeal of the leaves. On Journeys in Japan, traveler Leina Bambino explores the culture nurtured in a small port town and the beauty of Nishi-izu.

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11:30 AM on Jul 2, 2019
6:30 AM on Jul 2, 2019
11:30 PM on Jul 1, 2019
5:30 PM on Jul 1, 2019

Ananda Jacobs meets the people who devote their lives to producing green tea in Shizuoka Prefecture. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea

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2:30 AM on Jul 12, 2019
8:30 AM on Jul 6, 2019

Japanese green tea is produced from tea leaves that are steamed and then dried, unlike black tea, for which the leaves are first fermented. Shizuoka Prefecture is the largest tea-growing region in Japan. Various kinds of green tea are produced there, according to the ways in which it is grown and processed. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, American actress Ananda Jacobs visits Shizuoka during the peak tea harvesting season. She delves into the history of the region, to find how tea came to be such an important industry. And she meets the people who devote their lives to producing this remarkable drink.

Odate: The Land of the Akita Inu

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11:30 AM on Jul 9, 2019
6:30 AM on Jul 9, 2019
11:30 PM on Jul 8, 2019
5:30 PM on Jul 8, 2019

Actor Charles Glover leaves frenetic Tokyo behind for a nearby escape to Atami, a once fading hot spring resort springing back to life with a new take on the old.

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8:30 PM on Jul 11, 2019
2:30 PM on Jul 11, 2019
8:30 AM on Jul 11, 2019

In Ehime's Nanyo area, Michael Keida follows the flow of water from mountaintop to sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit

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11:30 AM on Jul 16, 2019
6:30 AM on Jul 16, 2019
11:30 PM on Jul 15, 2019
5:30 PM on Jul 15, 2019

James Lambiasi explores the architectural wonders of Nikko from the splendid Toshogu Shrine to villas built by ambassadors that mix Japanese and Western elements, as well as the landscape.

Nara: Ancient Sanctuary for All Living Creatures

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8:30 AM on Jul 18, 2019
2:30 PM on Jul 18, 2019
8:30 PM on Jul 18, 2019

Translator B.T. travels to far-flung Ojika, one of the islands in the Goto Chain, where he experiences its rich history and warm, easy-going community.

Atami: The Spa Revival

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2:30 AM on Jul 19, 2019

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8:30 AM on Jul 13, 2019

Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts and is only 45 minutes from Tokyo. The city, which has been a resort for hundreds of years, has seen hard times. Tourism was down from the 1990's to 2011. However, in recent years it has been showing miraculous recovery, and the city is regaining its vibrancy. On Journeys in Japan, American actor Charles Glover gets a sense of Atami through its enterprising residents - some running veteran establishments and others turning to innovation to secure their future. He experiences, and shares, why Atami continues to delight visitors.

Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels

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8:30 AM on Jul 20, 2019
2:30 AM on Jul 26, 2019

Nikko, which is a leading tourist destination in Japan, has long been venerated as a sacred place of mountain worship. It is home to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified Japan and founded the Tokugawa shogunate in the beginning of the 17th century. In the mid-19th century, after a period of isolation, Japan resumed international relations. Nikko soon became one of the most sought-after summer playgrounds for Westerners due to its abundant nature and cool climate. On this episode of Journeys in Japan we explore architectural jewels that quietly reveal Nikko's history, including the Nikko Toshogu Shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined, former villas of foreign embassies, and a classic hotel.

Kochi's Summertime Fever: The Yosakoi!

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5:30 PM on Jul 22, 2019
11:30 PM on Jul 22, 2019
6:30 AM on Jul 23, 2019
11:30 AM on Jul 23, 2019

In Tsugaru (Aomori Pref.), B.T discovers the deep role that sumo plays in people's lives. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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8:30 AM on Jul 27, 2019
2:30 AM on Aug 2, 2019

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Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima

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8:30 AM on Aug 1, 2019
2:30 PM on Aug 1, 2019
8:30 PM on Aug 1, 2019

American organic farmer Michael Keida finds himself enveloped in nature in the mountains of Mie Prefecture where he slows down for forest bathing, sustainable forestry, foraging and more.

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8:30 AM on Aug 3, 2019
2:30 AM on Aug 9, 2019

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5:30 PM on Aug 5, 2019
11:30 PM on Aug 5, 2019
6:30 AM on Aug 6, 2019
11:30 AM on Aug 6, 2019

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Yokkaichi: Bringing Back The Skies

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8:30 AM on Aug 8, 2019
2:30 PM on Aug 8, 2019
8:30 PM on Aug 8, 2019

Leina Bambino meets artisan families in Yuki (Ibaraki Pref.) and Oyama (Tochigi Pref.). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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8:30 AM on Aug 10, 2019
2:30 AM on Aug 16, 2019

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5:30 PM on Aug 12, 2019
11:30 PM on Aug 12, 2019
6:30 AM on Aug 13, 2019
11:30 AM on Aug 13, 2019

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Tsubarkuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps

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8:30 AM on Aug 15, 2019
2:30 PM on Aug 15, 2019
8:30 PM on Aug 15, 2019

Following the ancient yamabushi pilgrim route, Peter Skov climbs to the peak of Mt. Fuji. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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5:30 PM on Aug 19, 2019
11:30 PM on Aug 19, 2019
6:30 AM on Aug 20, 2019
11:30 AM on Aug 20, 2019

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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8:30 AM on Aug 22, 2019
2:30 PM on Aug 22, 2019
8:30 PM on Aug 22, 2019

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8:30 PM on Jul 4, 2019
2:30 PM on Jul 4, 2019
8:30 AM on Jul 4, 2019

Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.

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8:30 AM on Aug 17, 2019
2:30 AM on Aug 23, 2019

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8:30 AM on Aug 24, 2019
2:30 AM on Aug 30, 2019

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Nagara River: Pristine Beauty, Waterborne Bounty

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5:30 PM on Aug 26, 2019
11:30 PM on Aug 26, 2019
6:30 AM on Aug 27, 2019
11:30 AM on Aug 27, 2019

On Tobishima, in the Japan Sea, John Moore enjoys life on island time. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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6:00 PM on Sep 4, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 7, 2019
2:30 AM on Sep 13, 2019

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8:30 AM on Aug 31, 2019
2:30 AM on Sep 6, 2019

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6:00 PM on Sep 11, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 14, 2019
2:30 AM on Sep 20, 2019

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6:00 PM on Sep 18, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 21, 2019
2:30 AM on Sep 27, 2019

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6:00 PM on Sep 25, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 28, 2019
2:30 AM on Oct 4, 2019

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6:00 PM on Oct 2, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 5, 2019
2:30 AM on Oct 11, 2019

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6:00 PM on Oct 9, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 12, 2019
2:30 AM on Oct 18, 2019

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6:00 PM on Oct 16, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 19, 2019
2:30 AM on Oct 25, 2019

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6:00 PM on Oct 23, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 26, 2019

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6:00 PM on Oct 30, 2019

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