Peter Lee travels to Japan to explore the traditions of the Tokugawa shogunate and how they have influenced Japan's identity.

Peter Lee explores how the Joseon Dynasty shaped modern South Korea, tracking down a fashion designer who revives traditional costumes for Gen Z, testing his Korean language skills and joining the rehearsal of a Pansori-inspired pop band.

Peter travels to the Ryukyu Islands, in southern Japan, to see how the ancient kingdom has influenced its vibrant identity. He visits a tattoo parlour that breathes new life into traditional art, rides horses and tests his kobudo skills.

Peter travels to Hokkaido, Japan, to learn more about the indigenous Ainu people, their crafts and their ability to survive and thrive. He visits a traditional village and goes on a hike looking for wild bears on the Shiretoko peninsula.