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The Best Episodes of Cycle Around Japan Season 11

Every episode of Cycle Around Japan Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cycle Around Japan Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 1 - Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn
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    #1 - Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn

    S11:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 2 - Sanriku - A Coast Reborn
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    #2 - Sanriku - A Coast Reborn

    S11:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 3 - Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey
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    #3 - Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey

    S11:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 4 - Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow
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    #4 - Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 5 - Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile
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    #5 - Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile

    S11:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 6 - Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts
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    #6 - Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts

    S11:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 7 - Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains
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    #7 - Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 8 - Yatsugatake - Riding High
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    #8 - Yatsugatake - Riding High

    S11:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 9 - Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest
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    #9 - Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest

    S11:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 10 - Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides
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    #10 - Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides

    S11:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Cycle Around Japan Season 11 Episode 11 - Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life
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    #11 - Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life

    S11:E11

    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.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn" is the best rated episode of "Cycle Around Japan" season 11. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Sanriku - A Coast Reborn".