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Season 1

  • S01E01 Hiroshima

    • May 31, 2023

    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!

  • S01E02 KAGOSHIMA

    • July 19, 2023

    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!

  • S01E03 FUKUSHIMA

    • September 20, 2023

    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.

  • S01E04 SAITAMA

    • November 22, 2023

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 CHIBA

    • February 21, 2024

    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.

  • S02E02 GUNMA

    • March 13, 2024

    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.

  • S02E03 IWATE

    • June 24, 2024

    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.

  • S02E04 WAKAYAMA

    • September 2, 2024

    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.