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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn Jan 13, 2024

Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. Our gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine, from edible chrysanthemums to Japanese taro, turnips and salmon.

EP2 Sanriku - A Coast Reborn Feb 17, 2024

The Sanriku Coast was the area hardest hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.

EP3 Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey Mar 16, 2024

On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilize the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialties like sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.

EP4 Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow May 17, 2024

Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.

EP5 Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile Jun 14, 2024

Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.

EP6 Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts Jul 19, 2024

Aomori Prefecture is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.

EP7 Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains Aug 02, 2024

A ride through Hokkaido Prefecture in early summer. We meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation, and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.

EP8 Yatsugatake - Riding High Sep 13, 2024

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric style, go star gazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.

EP9 Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest Sep 21, 2024

Shizuoka Prefecture has everything from beaches to mountains, but this time our road takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi.

EP10 Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides Oct 19, 2024

We picked our 10 favorite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them. These are the results, with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race and lots of other extras to enjoy.

EP11 Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life Dec 21, 2024

In northern Niigata Prefecture, we'll see the old ways of living as we try spicy daikon radish rolls and fluffy manju buns, go gill fishing, see cat houses made from rice straw, and a lovely old lacquer craft.

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Released: 07 June 2014 Returning Series

Producted By: NHK

Country: Japan

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/cycle/

Synopsis

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.

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