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Season 1
In the first episode of the whistle-stop aerial journey across Japan, we visit Tokyo, the largest city in the world. Next we see the cities of Shimoda, Nagasaki, and the old castle town
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In the first episode of the whistle-stop aerial journey across Japan, we visit Tokyo, the largest city in the world. Next we see the cities of Shimoda, Nagasaki, and the old castle town of Kanazawa. After that, we learn more about Japan's unique geography with visits to the Oki Islands and Toyako.
The second leg of the aerial journey starts with the Yaeyama Islands, the most southwestern and geographically remote point of Japan. We follow the chain of the Ryukyu Islands towards
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The second leg of the aerial journey starts with the Yaeyama Islands, the most southwestern and geographically remote point of Japan. We follow the chain of the Ryukyu Islands towards Okinawa before exploring the history of Hiroshima. Next, we visit the distinct Kansai region, home to the major cities of Osaka and Kobe. Finally we cross the Tsugaru straights to Hokkaido island.
In this episode, we explore central and western parts of Japan, starting in the Kansai region. Kansai, which includes the ancient cities of Nara and Kyoto, is the cradle of Japanese
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In this episode, we explore central and western parts of Japan, starting in the Kansai region. Kansai, which includes the ancient cities of Nara and Kyoto, is the cradle of Japanese culture and religion. As well as enjoying stunning scenes from the air in the heartland of Japan, we meet a sword maker, a plant hunter, a traditional entertainer and a pair of paper makers. Whatever their chosen path in life, they seek to uphold knowledge and wisdom passed down through the years.
In this episode, we begin our journey in Hiroshima Prefecture and explore sacred locations in Chugoku and Shikoku regions in western Japan. In Shikoku, we join a couple on a famous
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In this episode, we begin our journey in Hiroshima Prefecture and explore sacred locations in Chugoku and Shikoku regions in western Japan. In Shikoku, we join a couple on a famous pilgrimage. We fly to Izumo to visit an ancient Shinto shrine, and then on to Tottori Prefecture with its other-worldly sand dunes. The people we meet tackle diverse and demanding challenges: a woman who shares a message of peace in Hiroshima; a man who grows olives on an island; and a teacher of kagura, an ancient form of dance and drama.
In this episode, we explore Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture in southwest Japan. Kyushu is a hotbed of volcanic activity, from the onsen resort of Beppu to the towering majesty of Mt. Aso.
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In this episode, we explore Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture in southwest Japan. Kyushu is a hotbed of volcanic activity, from the onsen resort of Beppu to the towering majesty of Mt. Aso. While the forces of nature may wreak havoc, they also bring benefits and stimulate the imagination. In Okinawa, we visit graves that nurture happy families. We also touch on Okinawa's tragic wartime history before moving on to a scenic island that one man finds perfect for free diving.
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