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11:30 AM on Sep 3, 2019
6:30 AM on Sep 3, 2019
11:30 PM on Sep 2, 2019
5:30 PM on Sep 2, 2019

Photographer Alfie Goodrich turns his lens on the industrial city of Muroran where he explores steelworks, old drinking holes and the sea, but also hangs out with the wonderful people.

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8:30 PM on Sep 5, 2019
2:30 PM on Sep 5, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 5, 2019

Mountain guide Cveto Podlogar has the time of his life gliding through the ultimate powder, backcountry on remote Hokkaido mountains where he also enjoys hot springs and good food.

Tobishima: Living Life On Island Time

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2:30 AM on Sep 6, 2019

The island of Tobishima lies off the coast of Yamagata Prefecture in the Sea of Japan. It is about 10 kilometers in circumference, and is dotted with long-established fishing villages. These days, it has a population of about 200 people. Tobishima is a port of call for migratory birds and an important breeding ground for black-tailed gulls. Its rich natural environment attracts many anglers and birdwatchers. In 2016 Tobishima was designated as a geopark by the Japan Geopark Committee. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, John Moore explores Tobishima, meets the people living here, and learns about their self-sufficient lifestyle.

Manazuru: Good Living By Design

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8:30 PM on Sep 12, 2019
2:30 PM on Sep 12, 2019
8:30 AM on Sep 12, 2019

Dean Newcombe explores the Mukawa River with guides by bike and boat, losing himself in the nature of the sacred river basin and meeting a messenger of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people.

Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms

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

Muroran, in southwestern Hokkaido Prefecture, flourished as an industrial city, mainly in steel manufacturing. After the 1970's, the city declined with industrial sector changes and other factors. But in recent years, tourism is up with popular night factory viewing, retro architecture touring as well as dolphin and whale watching. British photographer Alfie Goodrich discovers Muroran's wonderful people and photogenic charms.

Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature

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

Kita-Akita City lies in the north of Akita Prefecture. It is a land of mountains and thick forests. The Akita Nairiku Line runs north-south through this wild terrain. Michael Keida visits 2 areas that can be accessed along this railroad. Since ancient times, there has been a long tradition of hunting in the Ani district. Known in Japanese as "matagi," these hunters developed their own language and customs, many of which have been passed down to the present day. Michael meets a modern-day "matagi," and learns how these hunters continue to live in harmony with the forests and the animals there. In the Takanosu district, an annual festival is held, in which gigantic drums are played to pray for rain and abundant harvests. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Michael meets the people of Kita-Akita, and joins them in celebrating their close connection with the natural environment.

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11:30 AM on Sep 17, 2019
6:30 AM on Sep 17, 2019
11:30 PM on Sep 16, 2019
5:30 PM on Sep 16, 2019

Jaime Lopez visits Izumo, the seat of mythology and home to one of Japan's most sacred shrines, and discovers the deep connection the people have to their gods.

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11:30 AM on Sep 24, 2019
6:30 AM on Sep 24, 2019
11:30 PM on Sep 23, 2019
5:30 PM on Sep 23, 2019

Kyle Card hits northern Japan's Michinoku Coastal Trail, walking a scenic 30-kilometer stretch in Iwate Prefecture where he discovers how locals are taking steps forward 8 years after the tsunami.

Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit

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

The Izumo region in Shimane Prefecture, where deities from across the country are said to gather annually for a meeting, is closely linked to the gods. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, our reporter explores the home of Japanese mythology, visiting a workshop that makes one of the largest Shimenawa sacred ropes for the Izumo Grand Shrine and meeting local residents producing unique works of folk art as offerings to the gods. Jaime Lopez, a wire artist from Chile, takes a close look at the connection between the people of Japan and their gods.

Iwate: Blazing A Trail to the Future

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

The Michinoku Coastal Trail, which was launched by the Environment Ministry, is a long trail along the Pacific coast that crosses 4 prefectures from Aomori Prefecture, in the north, to Fukushima Prefecture, in the south. Canadian actor, Kyle Card walks a stretch connecting 3 villages in Iwate Prefecture to get a feel of Tohoku's landscape and see how the local people are stepping forward and recovering from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

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11:30 AM on Oct 1, 2019
6:30 AM on Oct 1, 2019
11:30 PM on Sep 30, 2019
5:30 PM on Sep 30, 2019

Alfie Goodrich meets the kelp harvesters of Rausu on Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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8:30 PM on Oct 3, 2019
2:30 PM on Oct 3, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 3, 2019

Photographer K. Nagamura explores the sacred realm of bonsai, the Japanese art of reproducing natural beauty in one planter.

Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty

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

Rausu lies on the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, in eastern Hokkaido Prefecture. Most of the peninsula is designated as a national park, to preserve its rich natural environment. Tours by boat offer visitors the opportunity to see orcas and whales, as well as brown bears on the seashore. The fertile waters off Rausu also provide abundant catches of many kinds of fish. One of the main specialties of this area is kombu (kelp seaweed), an essential ingredient that adds flavor and umami to the dashi stocks that underpin Japanese cuisine. Rausu kombu is considered some of the finest in Japan and is in strong demand from high-end Japanese restaurants around the country. The harvest takes place from late July through the end of August. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, British photographer Alfie Goodrich visits Rausu and meets the kombu harvesters. He also goes to observe the wildlife that proliferates on the peninsula.

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11:30 AM on Oct 8, 2019
6:30 AM on Oct 8, 2019
11:30 PM on Oct 7, 2019
5:30 PM on Oct 7, 2019

Shizuka Anderson climbs hundreds of stairs to the sacred Kotohira shrine complex in Kagawa Pref., where she also gets hands-on experiences nearby making both an Uchiwa fan and Sanuki udon noodles.

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8:30 PM on Oct 10, 2019
2:30 PM on Oct 10, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 10, 2019

Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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11:30 AM on Oct 15, 2019
6:30 AM on Oct 15, 2019
11:30 PM on Oct 14, 2019
5:30 PM on Oct 14, 2019

Cooling off in the heat of midsummer by the Katsura River (Yamanashi Prefecture). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

Kagawa: Stepping Into The Past

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2:30 AM on Oct 25, 2019

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8:30 AM on Oct 19, 2019
2:30 AM on Oct 18, 2019
6:00 PM on Oct 16, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 12, 2019
6:00 PM on Oct 9, 2019

Kotohira, in western Kagawa Prefecture, developed around the famous shrine complex known as Kotohira-gu. Some 2 million tourists visit annually from all over the world. In the olden days, pilgrims who came from around the country bought Uchiwa paper fans as souvenirs, and enjoyed eating the local specialty Sanuki noodles. Shizuka Anderson from Canada experiences the culture of hospitality that developed around these pilgrimages.

Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape

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8:30 PM on Oct 17, 2019
2:30 PM on Oct 17, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 17, 2019

Peter Skov goes hiking in Hokkaido Prefecture's gorgeous Daisetsuzan National Park, where he encounters dreamy swamps, brown bears and many alpine flowers.

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5:15 PM on Oct 21, 2019

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

Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor

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8:30 AM on Oct 24, 2019
2:30 PM on Oct 24, 2019
8:30 PM on Oct 24, 2019

Best friends Sabrina and Summers take a summer break to remote Okushiri Island where they discover its stunning nature, seafood delicacies and recovery efforts after a natural disaster.

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6:00 PM on Oct 23, 2019
8:30 AM on Oct 26, 2019
2:30 AM on Nov 1, 2019

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Monobe, Koche: Tales from the Magical Mountain Hamlet

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7:30 AM on Nov 7, 2019
1:30 PM on Nov 7, 2019
7:30 PM on Nov 7, 2019

Off the coast of Kyushu, Mai Rapsch discovers the beautiful, unspoiled island of Iki. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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

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6:00 PM on Nov 6, 2019
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2:30 AM on Nov 15, 2019

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7:30 AM on Nov 14, 2019
1:30 PM on Nov 14, 2019
7:30 PM on Nov 14, 2019

George Cockle visits Kitayama Village (Wakayama Pref.) to find out what makes it so unique. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

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4:30 PM on Nov 4, 2019
10:30 PM on Nov 4, 2019
5:30 AM on Nov 5, 2019
10:30 AM on Nov 5, 2019
4:30 PM on Nov 11, 2019
10:30 PM on Nov 11, 2019
5:30 AM on Nov 12, 2019
10:30 AM on Nov 12, 2019
4:30 PM on Nov 18, 2019
10:30 PM on Nov 18, 2019
5:30 AM on Nov 19, 2019
10:30 AM on Nov 19, 2019
4:30 PM on Nov 25, 2019
10:30 PM on Nov 25, 2019
5:30 AM on Nov 26, 2019
10:30 AM on Nov 26, 2019

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11:30 AM on Sep 10, 2019
6:30 AM on Sep 10, 2019
11:30 PM on Sep 9, 2019
5:30 PM on Sep 9, 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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7:30 AM on Nov 21, 2019
1:30 PM on Nov 21, 2019
7:30 PM on Nov 21, 2019

Michael Keida heads to Mt. Gozaisho, an hour's drive from Nagoya, to scale rock faces, including waterfalls and chimney cracks... for some extreme fun in a beautiful part of Japan.

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6:00 PM on Nov 13, 2019
8:30 AM on Nov 16, 2019
2:30 AM on Nov 22, 2019

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6:00 PM on Nov 20, 2019
8:30 AM on Nov 23, 2019
2:30 AM on Nov 29, 2019

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6:00 PM on Nov 27, 2019
8:30 AM on Nov 30, 2019
2:30 AM on Dec 6, 2019

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

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

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

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6:00 PM on Dec 25, 2019
8:30 AM on Dec 28, 2019
2:30 AM on Jan 3, 2020

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6:00 PM on Jan 1, 2020
8:30 AM on Jan 4, 2020
2:30 AM on Jan 10, 2020

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6:00 PM on Jan 8, 2020
8:30 AM on Jan 11, 2020
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6:00 PM on Jan 15, 2020
8:30 AM on Jan 18, 2020
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6:00 PM on Jan 29, 2020

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6:00 PM on Jan 22, 2020
8:30 AM on Jan 25, 2020
2:30 AM on Jan 31, 2020

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