Journeys in Japan

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

Show Info

Network: Japan NHK World (2010 - now)
Schedule: Tuesdays (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel

Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp

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Tokunoshima: Bull Sumo on Subtropical Island

Episode 2026-06-30; Jun 30, 2026

Tokunoshima is a small, semi-tropical island located southwest of Kyushu. Home to many rare species of flora and fauna, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also famous for its association with sumo wrestling, having produced many pro

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2026-06-30: Tokunoshima: Bull Sumo on Subtropical IslandJun 30, 2026
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2026-06-16: Komatsu: Stone StoriesJun 16, 2026
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