Hit the Road
One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.
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- First Aired on
May 31, 2023
- Popularity: 3.8599
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- Networks
- (JP)
- Production
NHK (JP)NHK Enterprises (JP)TV Man Union (JP)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
3 seaons till Nov 13, 2024
Last episode: OSAKA
Seasons & episodes
Total 3 seasons, 9 episodes
Specials
Aired
Episode 1Hiroshima5 min
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 2Kagoshima5 min
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 3Fukushima5 min
Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 13 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 4Saitama5 min
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 5Chiba5 min
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.
