Cycle Around Japan S07E10 · A Deeper Side to Tokyo

Overview

From Shibuya's newest skyscraper to nearby Shinjuku, where a man in a tiger mask cycles the city streets. Why did he choose such a life? After he introduces us to Shinjuku's lively back alleys, we ride west into a surprisingly natural landscape. By a tranquil river, we meet an artisan reviving a 200-year old dyeing craft, and in a mountain forest a far-sighted woodsman explains his ecological approach. City and society change with the times, but these are people holding fast to their chosen paths in life.

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1. 1 1. Tottori - Grit and Grace2020-01-10 · 49mOur New Zealand cyclist begins his ride through Tottori Prefecture with a fat bike tour of its spectacular 16-km long sand dunes. In the mountains, he drops in to a high school cal
2. 2 2. Nara - Discovering Ancient Ways2020-02-07 · 49mOur ironman cyclist Michael sets off from Osaka. Leaving the giant city, he tackles the challenge of Japan's steepest road on his way to historic Nara, site of the capital 1,300 ye
3. 3 3. Ibaraki - Where Family Matters2020-03-14 · 49mThis 400km winter cycle trip takes us through Ibaraki Prefecture. At Lake Kasumigaura, our cyclist plunges into freezing water to help a husband and wife harvest lotus roots. After
4. 4 4. Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature2020-04-11 · 49mRiding up Tanegashima's western coast with its sandy beaches, our cyclist visits a scissor craftsman, last of a 500-year old tradition. The east coast takes him past rocks carved b
5. 5 5. Memories from the Road - Life on the Islands2020-06-06 · 50mSelected moments from past trips to Japan's smaller islands, exploring their unique cultures and ways of life. Riding a scenic cycling route spanning the Seto Inland Sea, we learn
6. 6 6. Memories from the Road - Spirit of the North2020-06-13 · 49mSelected moments from rides in the north country, cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in fall. In Aomori Prefecture, northernmost part of Japan's main Honshu island, we encoun
7. 7 7. Kagawa - The Pursuit of Excellence2020-07-11 · 45mFacing the Seto Inland Sea, sunny Kagawa Prefecture historically overcame a lack of natural resources and water through skill and hard work. Despite having no local bamboo or paper
8. 8 8. The Road Goes On2020-09-12 · 45m14,000km. That's how far our cyclists have ridden around Japan. We've chosen the most invigorating scenes as well as new footage for you to enjoy. Cycle through the changing season
9. 9 9. Overcoming Adversity2020-10-10 · 40mOn these rides, we've often met people who battled hard times to emerge stronger than before. We've heard stories of overcoming natural disasters and disease, of a doctor taking on
10. 10 10. A Deeper Side to Tokyo2020-11-14From Shibuya's newest skyscraper to nearby Shinjuku, where a man in a tiger mask cycles the city streets. Why did he choose such a life? After he introduces us to Shinjuku's lively
11. 11 11. Cycle Bingo - Tokyo2020-12-11 · 49mIn this episode, we send 2 cyclists to explore some lesser known parts of Tokyo as they compete in our special bingo game. They have 2 days to find typical items and places in the