Cycle Around Japan (2014)
Season 11
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.
Released June 7, 2014
Episode 47 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.travel, tmdb.cycling, tmdb.japan
Production Companies: NHK, NHK World-Japan
Network: NHK
S11E1 - Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn
Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. Our gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine, from edible chrysanthemums to Japanese taro, turnips and salmon.
Jan. 13, 2024, midnight
S11E2 - Sanriku - A Coast Reborn
The Sanriku Coast was the area hardest hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.
Feb. 17, 2024, midnight
S11E3 - Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey
On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilize the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialties like sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.
March 16, 2024, midnight
S11E4 - Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow
Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.
May 17, 2024, midnight
S11E5 - Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile
Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes. Artisans work with rare black bamboo, and make pigment using an old method.
June 14, 2024, midnight
S11E6 - Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts
Aomori Prefecture is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to cooperate closely in everything in order to survive.
July 19, 2024, midnight
S11E7 - Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains
A ride through Hokkaido Prefecture in early summer. We meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation, and a legendary trainer of an unusual horse race.
Aug. 2, 2024, midnight
S11E8 - Yatsugatake - Riding High
Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric style, go star gazing with an astronomer and explore a bird sanctuary forest.
Sept. 13, 2024, midnight
S11E9 - Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest
Shizuoka Prefecture has everything from beaches to mountains, but this time our road takes us through its deep forests, from wild rides on timber trails to a wild taste experience in the birthplace of wasabi.
Sept. 21, 2024, midnight
S11E10 - Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides
We picked our 10 favorite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them. These are the results, with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race and lots of other extras to enjoy.
Oct. 19, 2024, midnight
S11E11 - Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life
In northern Niigata Prefecture, we'll see the old ways of living as we try spicy daikon radish rolls and fluffy manju buns, go gill fishing, see cat houses made from rice straw, and a lovely old lacquer craft.
Dec. 21, 2024, midnight
Network: NHK
Episode Runtime: 47 min.
Season Runtime: 4648 min.
Released: June 7, 2014
Last Air Date: Nov. 22, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 27, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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