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Journeys in Japan

Name: Journeys in Japan
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-02-02
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Bill Sullivan

Documentary

★ 9.0/10 TMDB Premiered 2010-02-02 17 seasons 564 eps

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

NEXT DISPATCH 2026-11-10

Season 17, Episode 21 — “Miyagi: A Walk Through Sendai, City of History and Style”

Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, was founded some 400 years ago by the legendary feudal warlord Date Masamune. Over the centuries, it has evolved — first as a vibrant castle town with prosperous merchants, later opening up to the West and now a modern, forward-looking city that reflects contemporary society. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, we explore Sendai's development through its iconic architecture, distinctive aesthetic and the stylish sensibility that still defines the city to this day.

Last Episode Aired 2026-10-27

S17E20 — Miyako Islands: Living with the Ocean and Gods

The Miyako Islands in southwestern Okinawa are renowned for the crystal-clear waters of the surrounding ocean. They are also known as the "Islands of the gods," where deities are believed to reside within nature. Each autumn, festivals are held to pray for bountiful harvests and future prosperity. Ryan McDowell explores these islands, where the local people treasure their rituals and deep connection with the natural world.

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