Cycle Around Japan (2014)
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.
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1. Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn2024-01-13 · 49mYamagata 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 Japa
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2. Sanriku - A Coast Reborn2024-02-17 · 49mThe 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
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3. Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey2024-03-16 · 49mOn 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 stic
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4. Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow2024-05-17 · 49mOur 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
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5. Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile2024-06-15 · 49mOur 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 usin
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6. Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts2024-07-20 · 49mAomori 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 every
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7. Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains2024-08-03 · 49mA 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 hor
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8. Yatsugatake - Riding High2024-09-14 · 49mEach 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
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9. Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest2024-09-21 · 49mShizuoka 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
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10. Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides2024-10-19 · 49mWe 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 othe
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11. Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life2024-12-21 · 49mIn 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, an
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