Explore Japan (2016) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Explore Japan online in HD.
Explore Japan — Storyline
Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.
Cast & Crew
Explore Japan — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2016-11-25 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Status | Ended |
Explore Japan — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Koshu: The Miraculous Wine (2016-11-25) — Yamanashi, one of Japan’s most famous wine producing regions, is home to Grace Winery, winner of a gold medal at a major international wine competition, three years running. It mak
- E2: Japan-discovery, Self-discovery: Exchange Students in Tokyo (2016-12-16) — Japanese anime and manga have countless fans overseas. Many of them are teenagers. Some of them have been inspired to become high school exchange students. On this program, we meet
- E3: My Life with Aikido (2017-01-27) — Aikido is a Japanese martial art in which the opponent’s attack is redirected to avoid damage, rather than opposing it head-on. Currently, it is said that there are around one mill
- E4: Delivering to Space (2017-02-24) — Japanese technology plays a pivotal role in global space development. This role is symbolized by the unmanned cargo transporter HTV “Kounotori”, the subject of this documentary. In
- E5: Peru & Japan Fusion of Cuisine (2017-03-03) — Tokyo is a city where you can find cuisine from all over the world. Recently, Peruvian cuisine is becoming more and more popular. In fact, it actually has a deeply intertwined conn
- E6: The Somin Naked Festival (2017-03-09) — The Somin Naked Festival has been passed down for more than one thousand years at a mountain temple, deep in snowy Northern Japan. This physically demanding, purification rite is h
- E7: The World of Miniatures (2020-12-17) — The world of miniatures is a surprisingly whimsical one, and among it Japanese miniatures have gained a worldwide reputation for being exceptionally unique. In 2020, one of the wor
- E8: The Manufacturing Spirit and Sustainability (2021-04-16) — Ginza, Tokyo. Japan's traditional culture is protected within this modern district. Here, artisans work unseen to preserve time-honored crafts. We visit a small workshop that's bee
- E9: Japanese Gardens, Aesthetic Encounters (2021-05-21) — Japanese gardens play a very special cultural role, bringing nature into everyday life. They charmed a young Swede so much that he moved to Japan, changing his nationality. Now kno
- E10: Going Beyond Tradition: The Challenge of Craftspeople in Kyoto (2021-06-18) — "GO ON" is a group of young masters of traditional crafts who continue to take on new challenges in the ancient capital of Kyoto. They are creating new crafts using their unique te
- E11: Innovative Japanese Bread (2021-07-09) — Bread is enjoyed by people around the world, and while it seems like a Western staple, Japan too has a long bread history that goes back to the late 19th century. An essential part
- E12: Capturing Masters’ Workmanship (2021-08-20) — In Nara’s Asuka district, where Japan’s capital was located during the 7th century, you’ll find Horyuji Temple, home to the oldest wooden buildings on earth, still standing after 1
- E13: MUSIC TRUNK: Journey to Discover the Roots of Japanese Sound (2021-09-17) — Musician, Yoshii Shogo. A master of Taiko drums and flutes, Yoshii shows the world the many wonders of traditional Japanese music. We document his journey to find the origins of mu
- E14: Anime Dramatic Tours (2021-10-15) — Anime Dramatic Tours (ADT) is a fictional travel agency that provides guided tours of famous locales featured in Japanese anime films and television series. Join ADT travel guide S
- E15: The Captivating World of Escape Games (2021-11-19) — The Japanese are captivated by a game with one simple rule: Solve the puzzle and escape the room. What began as an online escape game has evolved into the “real-life” escape game,
- E16: The Alluring Beauty of Japanese Gardens (2021-12-24) — Frenchman Emmanuel Marès meets experts at famous gardens in Kyoto, to explore the unique aesthetic of Japanese gardens. First, he visits Saiho-ji Temple, nicknamed "moss temple" be
- E17: Journey Through the Woodland (2022-01-21) — Japan is a highly forested nation, with forests occupying nearly 70% of its land. The varied altitude of the Japanese archipelago stretching east to west gives rise to regionally a
- E18: Sweet Revolutionary: Mastering the Art of Marketing Wagashi (2022-02-04) — The delectable Japanese confectionary tradition of wagashi dates back to ancient times, featuring shapes and flavors that change with the seasons. Sanno Hiroyuki, 39 years old, is
- E19: Best Eats and Hidden Gems (2022-04-01) — There are as many dietary lifestyles as there are cultures in the world. Is it possible to follow religious or moral dietary restrictions in Japan? Harry Sugiyama will answer that
- E20: Roji: Kyoto’s Hidden Alleys (2022-04-08) — Kyoto has a history of 1200 years. Its numerous shrines and temples make it one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations. Hidden in this ancient city are alleys called “Roji.” Many
- E21: JAPANorama Rumble (2022-04-15) — Let JAPANorama Rumble take you on a journey to both West and East Japan and highlight the amazing landscapes and ‘panoramas’ to be found there. Using a combination of visuals and t
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Explore Japan have? 1 season(s) with 21 episodes.
Where can I watch Explore Japan? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
