Dive in Tokyo

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  • Premiered: Jun 2022
  • Episodes: 58
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Season 4
4x1
Nihonbashi - The Mercantile Center of Old Tokyo
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 08, 2025
Nihonbashi is a district in downtown Tokyo centered on a historic bridge of the same name. We trace its development into a thriving hub of commerce whose mercantile spirit lives on today.
4x2
Nakano - From Dog Sanctuary to Anime Wonderland
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 05, 2025
Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighborhood is famous for its subculture spirit. As we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.
4x3
Along the Setagaya Line - A Taste of the Slow Life
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 19, 2025
The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats and meet members of the community.
4x4
Marunouchi - A Marvel of Urban Planning
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 05, 2025
The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects. We trace its evolution from a samurai quarter to an office district to a sophisticated business hub.
4x5
Haneda - Memories of Sky and Sea
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 19, 2025
Join us as we explore the Haneda district, best known for its airport. As we trace its history, we learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.
4x6
Hamura - The Story of a Tranquil Waterworks Town
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 02, 2025
We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city center we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.
4x7
Hino - The Granary That Gave Rise to Warriors
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 16, 2025
Hino in western Tokyo is known for irrigation canals and its past as a rice cultivating center during the Edo period. The fertile lands gave rise to the men who would form the legendary Shinsengumi.
4x8
Komagome - A Community United under Cherry Blossoms
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 30, 2025
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
4x9
Tateishi - A Riverside Town of Creative Manufacturing
Episode overview
Air date
May 21, 2025
Tateishi is a riverside neighborhood in eastern Tokyo that developed as a center of manufacturing. We learn about the local dyeing and toy industries and explore an old-fashioned shopping arcade.
4x10
Yoyogi - A Green Oasis in the Heart of the City
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 04, 2025
The Yoyogi area is sandwiched between bustling Shinjuku and Shibuya. We explore a sacred forest, a friendly shopping street, and more, finding ideas for sustainable urban living along the way.
4x11
Hachijojima - An Island Nurtured by Distance
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 18, 2025
The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colony. We learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture.

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