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3x1
Then and Now by Nostalgic Train & An Early Bird Guide to Kyoto
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Slip back in time on a streetcar modeled on a steam engine and travel the tiny city of Matsuyama in Ehime Pref. Our reporter soaks in the hot springs of Dogo Onsen at a castle-like .. show full overview
3x2
A Mystical Land of Myths & Getting around Japan
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Our reporter explores the mystique of Takachiho, Miyazaki Pref., where deities descended to earth. He rows to a divine waterfall and views a sea of clouds at dawn from 500m high. Later .. show full overview
3x3
The Hidden History of a Port Town & Thrilling Rock Climbing
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Our reporter visits the port city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, which played a pivotal role connecting Japan with Eurasia. She admires tiny, handmade, washi dolls, has fun with anime .. show full overview
3x4
From Mt. Fuji to the Deep Sea & The Joys of Miso
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Numazu in Shizuoka Prefecture is home to Japan's tallest mountain and deepest seas. Our reporter rides the Shinkansen about an hour west from Tokyo to tour this city that boasts the best .. show full overview
3x5
Winter Delicacies of the Northeastern Seas & Hiking a Steep Mountain between Osaka and Nara
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Our reporter goes on a winter gourmet trip to Sendai and surrounds in Miyagi Pref. He feasts on oysters and delicacies that can only be enjoyed fresh from the port. For dessert, he goes .. show full overview
3x6
A Mountainous Pilgrimage of Stone Buddhist Statues & A Town Draped in Curtains
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Our reporter walks the ancient Rokugo Manzan, a Buddhist pilgrimage trail on the Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Pref., which was formed by volcanic activity. As he admires the images carved .. show full overview
3x7
The Castle Town of Osaka & Treasure Hunting for Antiques
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Our reporter goes on an excursion off the beaten track to learn about the little-known history and culture of Osaka between Shitenno-ji and Osaka Castle. He visits the temple district .. show full overview
3x8
The Intricacy and Allure of Woodcraft & A Jazz Festival in Osaka
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Our reporter makes a day trip out of Tokyo to the woodworking city of Kanuma in Tochigi Pref. The pride of each neighborhood is their intricately carved wooden float. Some of these .. show full overview
3x9
A True Rural Experience in Tottori & The World of Yokai in Anime
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Repeat visitors to Japan are becoming more interested in getting out of the city, so our reporter journeys into the countryside to the foot of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Pref. A local guide .. show full overview
3x10
A Denim-Colored Town & Fruit Galore All-Year Round
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Our reporter visits the century-old townscape of Kurashiki, Okayama Pref. The shops sell many charming goods, but the local hit product – designer washi masking tape – catches her eye, .. show full overview
3x11
Outdoor Adventures on a Pristine River & A Museum Dedicated to a Kimono Master
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Our reporter travels along the Shimanto River, which flows through Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku island, one of Japan's few pristine rivers. He gets tourist information on the area from .. show full overview
3x12
World-class Tools, Knives and Metal Ware & A Stunning Coastline of Chalk
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Our reporter travels to the world-renowned metalworking region of Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata Pref. He tours factories to witness 200 years of skilled techniques and precision in polishing .. show full overview
3x13
The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage from Ise & A Delicious Array of Seaweed
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The Kii Mountain Range was added to UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2004 for its sacred sites and pilgrimage routes. Our reporter heads to Mie Prefecture and travels the Iseji route .. show full overview
3x14
The Age-Old Beauty of a Castle Town & The Deep World of Origami
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Our reporter visits the port city of Toyama on the Japan Sea coast. He strolls through the atmospheric streets of this castle town, which boasts a rich culture, and marvels at the skill .. show full overview
3x15
Viewer Special: Just around the Corner in Kyoto
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Octopuses, a huge Buddha, and a shrine torii gate protruding through buildings. We take you to the backstreets of Kyoto – just around the corner from famous sights like Nishiki Market .. show full overview
3x16
The Search for the Sound of the Soul & Boisterous Pro-Wrestling Entertainment
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Aomori Pref.'s folk music is defined by the hard-hitting style of the guitar-like Tsugaru shamisen. Our reporter observes a shamisen player cum artisan creating the perfect shamisen and .. show full overview
3x17
Mountain Asceticism in Nara and Yamagata & Tokyo Bay's Only Uninhabited Island
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Our correspondent makes a spiritual, 1-day pilgrimage to Mt. Yudono, Yamagata Pref., led by a yamabushi monk of the Shugendo mountain faith. Dorogawa Onsen, at the foot of Mt. Omine, .. show full overview
3x18
A Stunning Volcano Close Up & Akita Dogs
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Located on the Ring of Fire, Japan is perfect for volcano sightseeing. Our reporter goes to Sakurajima, Kagoshima Pref., where plumes of smoke emit from the volcano every day. He .. show full overview
3x19
Museum Hopping around Japan
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Foreign residents introduce their favorites among Japan's over 5,500 museums. Somewhere, there is a museum that will entertain or pique your interest. View fossils not found elsewhere at .. show full overview
3x20
Caving Adventures in Western Japan
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Our reporter visits 3 peculiar caves. In Yamaguchi Pref., he goes into Japan's largest limestone cave network at Akiyoshi and ventures into a cavern, accessible only by sea on Omi .. show full overview
3x21
Huge Ruins North of Himeji & Horsing Around in the Iwate Countryside
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We received a photo of a possible UFO base in the mountains outside Osaka Pref., so we sent out our correspondent. She discovered abandoned mining facilities in Asago, Hyogo Pref., that .. show full overview
3x22
Deep in the Forested Mountains of Nagano
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The masons of old based in Takato, Nagano Pref., left many superb works of stone around the country. Our reporter wonders around this country town to see the stone Buddhist statues and .. show full overview
3x23
A 360 View of the Seas in Shikoku & Reflections on Mt. Fuji
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Japan's longest peninsula, Sadamisaki Peninsula in Ehime Prefecture, is 50km long and not even 1km wide at its narrowest. Our reporter traverses this mountainous, westernmost tip of .. show full overview
3x24
Fukushima Then & Now, the Samurai Spirit
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Aizu-Wakamatsu was the setting of the last civil war 150 years ago. Our reporter visits this city steeped in the samurai spirit, where the local clan honored their principals to the end. .. show full overview

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