JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE (2019) is a series web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE online in HD.
JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE — Storyline
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
Cast & Crew
JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-02-18 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 30 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Shiretoko Underwater Photographer (2019-02-18) — In this episode, we meet an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.
- E2: Tsugaru 'Snow' Railway (2019-02-19) — In this episode, we visit the snow-covered region of Aomori Prefecture and travel along the famous Tsugaru railway.
- E3: Mino Washi Makers (2019-02-20) — In this episode, we meet a couple who are dedicated to preserve the art of Japanese paper-making in Mino, Gifu Prefecture.
- E4: Kagura Mask Maker (2019-02-21)
- E5: Ureshino Tea Grower (2019-02-22) — In this episode, we meet a tea grower in Saga Prefecture.
- E6: Hot Spring Doctor (2019-02-25) — In this episode, we meet a "hot spring doctor" in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido Prefecture who is in charge of managing the resort town's water sources.
- E7: Salmon Hatchery Farmer (2019-02-26) — In this episode, we meet a man who runs a salmon hatchery in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.
- E8: Azumino Wasabi Farmer (2019-02-28) — In this episode, we meet a wasabi farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture.
- E9: Hiroshima Storyteller (2019-02-28) — In this episode, we meet a woman who is determined to preserve the memories of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima Prefecture.
- E10: Beppu Hot Springs (2019-03-01) — In this episode, we visit the famous hot spring resort of Beppu located on the east coast of Kyushu.
- E11: Home for Retired Horses (2019-03-04) — In this episode, we meet a woman in Hokkaido Prefecture who takes care of retired racehorses.
- E12: Remembering Tsukiji Fish Market (2019-03-05) — In this episode, we take a last look at Tsukiji Fish Market, the world's largest seafood market which was moved to a new location in 2018.
- E13: Nara Sword Master (2019-03-06) — In this episode, we visit Nara Prefecture and meet one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.
- E14: Hiroshima Oyster Farmer (2019-03-07) — In this episode, we meet an oyster farmer in Etajima Island located off the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture.
- E15: Okinawa Shiimii Festival (2019-03-08) — In this episode, we meet a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.
- E16: Two Seasons at Lake Furen (2019-03-11) — In this episode, we travel to Lake Furen in the east part of Hokkaido Prefecture, located in the northern part of Japan.
- E17: Mt. Fuji Mural Painter (2019-03-12) — In this episode, we fly above Tokyo, Japan's capital. We meet a mural painter who specializes in painting the walls of sento or Japanese public baths.
- E18: Noto Salt Maker (2019-03-13) — In this episode, we meet a traditional salt maker in Noto Peninsula.
- E19: Shodoshima Olive Grower (2019-03-14) — In this episode, we meet an olive grower in Shodoshima, a small island in the Seto Inland Sea.
- E20: Christianity in Nagasaki (2019-03-15) — In this episode, we travel to the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and Goto Islands to visit various monuments that tell the history of Christianity in Japan.
- E21: Ainu Culture in Asahikawa (2019-03-18) — In this episode, we meet 3 women who are trying to preserve and pass on the traditional music of Ainu, the indigenous people of northeastern Japan.
- E22: Dewa Sanzan Cuisine (2019-03-19)
- E23: Plant Hunter (2019-03-20) — In this episode, we meet a "plant hunter" in Osaka Prefecture who uses creative ways to connect people with nature.
- E24: Shikoku Pilgrimage (2019-03-21) — In this episode, we follow an elderly couple as they walk along the pilgrimage trail in Shikoku Island.
- E25: Free Diver in Yonagunijima (2019-03-22) — In this episode, we visit Yonagunijima, Japan's most western point. Here we meet a free diver who takes us on an underwater adventure.
- E26: Kushiro's Red-crowned Cranes (2019-03-25) — In this episode, we visit Kushiro in the eastern part of Hokkaido Prefecture and meet a woman who is dedicated to the conservation of red-crowned cranes.
- E27: Shonai Rice Farmer (2019-03-26) — In this episode, we visit a rice farmer in Shonai Plains in the northeastern part of Japan.
- E28: A Maiko in Kyoto (2019-03-27) — In this episode, we visit Kyoto Prefecture, the old capital of Japan, and enter the world of geiko. Geiko, meaning "a girl of the arts," is how geisha are referred to in Kyoto. We
- E29: Bizen Ware Potter (2019-03-28) — In this episode, we meet an artist in Okayama Prefecture who uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.
- E30: Stories of Volcanoes (2019-03-29) — In this episode, we visit Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu. Here, we meet a children's book illustrator who wrote a story that depicts the relationship between the
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE have? 1 season(s) with 30 episodes.
Where can I watch JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
