Episode 1 - HIROSHIMA
May 31, 2023
⢠15 minutes
Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
Episode 2 - KAGOSHIMA
July 19, 2023
⢠15 minutes
Take a drive in Kagoshima Prefecture! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!
Episode 3 - FUKUSHIMA
September 20, 2023
⢠15 minutes
Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 12 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.
Episode 4 - SAITAMA
November 22, 2023
⢠15 minutes
Let's take a drive in Saitama Prefecture and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.
Episode 1 - CHIBA
February 21, 2024
⢠15 minutes
Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.
Episode 2 - GUNMA
March 13, 2024
⢠15 minutes
To truly enjoy Gunma Prefecture, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with World Heritage sites and local food along the way.
Episode 3 - IWATE
June 24, 2024
⢠15 minutes
Come on a scenic drive through Iwate Prefecture's rich nature. Starting from Morioka station, we head to the picturesque Jodogahama Beach. Along the way we make a detour to Tono, known for its kappa legends.
Episode 4 - WAKAYAMA
September 2, 2024
⢠15 minutes
Explore Wakayama Prefecture's Kumano region by car. See ancient landscapes and sacred sites along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail. Visit local roadside stations and delve deeper into the region's charm.
Episode 5 - HOKKAIDO
November 13, 2024
⢠15 minutes
Join us on a scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture, where we uncover its charm by exploring two milksâfresh dairy from the land and oysters from the sea.
Episode 1 - FUKUI
March 5, 2025
⢠15 minutes
Explore Fukui by car, now connected by Shinkansenâhistoric streets and traditional crafts await! Take a drive from Fukui to Kumagawajuku, a historic post town with Edo-period charm, and discover the exquisite craftsmanship of lacquered chopsticks.
Episode 2 - OSAKA
May 4, 2025
⢠15 minutes
As the World Expo draws global attention to Osaka, a short drive away reveals a hidden sideârich in nature, history, and unexpected charm. This is another face of Osaka, waiting to be discovered.