Episodes
1. One Line Inspires Generations in Chiba
February 3, 2024
44 min
Explore Choshi Electric Railway which has operated for a century with the warm support of residents. Everyone here strives to preserve the local traditions.
Guest Stars:
Michael Keida
2. Under the Blue Spring Skies of Iwate
June 22, 2024
44 min
Travel Iwate Pref. from popular destination Morioka to the Pacific coast. Eat your fill of soba noodles, dive into in a fantastical world, fish with cucumbers and go spelunking.
Guest Stars:
JJ Barrado
3. Life, Art and Connections in Shimane
August 17, 2024
44 min
Journey through the tranquil rustic landscape of Shimane Pref. Traditional fishermen catch clams. One temple offers blessing for eye ailments. And, residents make unusual sculptures for the deities.
Guest Stars:
JJ Barrado
4. A Single Line to the Tip of Hokkaido
November 2, 2024
44 min
Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station. Disused train lines and stations remain along the way. Head to Cape Soya and gaze at Sakhalin.
5. Energized Along the Kumano Pilgrimage Trails
November 23, 2024
44 min
The Kumano Kodo was designated UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Travel the JR Sangu and Kisei Lines along the trails on the Iseji route between Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture and Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Wakayama Prefecture.
Guest Stars:
Kirk Nishikawa
