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The Best Episodes of Dive in Tokyo Season 5

Every episode of Dive in Tokyo Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dive in Tokyo Season 5!

Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 1 - Nishiarai - The Beating Heart of a Temple Town
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    #1 - Nishiarai - The Beating Heart of a Temple Town

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    We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

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  2. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 2 - Koishikawa – Historic Charm and Industry Nurtured by Water
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    #2 - Koishikawa – Historic Charm and Industry Nurtured by Water

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    Koishikawa is a residential area in the city center that is home to a botanical garden and a temple associated with the Edo shogunate. As we explore, we discover a legacy of printing and bookbinding.

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  3. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 3 - Shinagawa – The Evolution of a Transportation Hub
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    #3 - Shinagawa – The Evolution of a Transportation Hub

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    Shinagawa is home to a major train terminal used by 500,000 people a day. We explore a historic lodging area, an old garden with abundant nature, and more as we unravel 1,000 years of history.

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  4. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 4 - Dive in SAPPORO - The Evolving Legacy of the Riverside
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    #4 - Dive in SAPPORO - The Evolving Legacy of the Riverside

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    We take a trip to Sapporo, the city that served as a base for the development of Hokkaido. Learn the history behind its central river and see how locals are now working to restore wild salmon runs.

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  5. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 5 - Okachimachi – A Treasure Trove of Craftsmanship
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    #5 - Okachimachi – A Treasure Trove of Craftsmanship

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    Okachimachi is an area just north of Akihabara renowned for its jewelry district. Its story involves Buddhist craftspeople, American servicemen, and more recently, communities of foreign artisans.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 6 - Shibuya Pt.2 – A Stroll Through the Backstreets
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    #6 - Shibuya Pt.2 – A Stroll Through the Backstreets

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    We head past the Scramble Crossing into historic backstreets, where we find an upscale residential area, a former geisha quarter, and a leisure district that paved the way for modern-day Shibuya.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 7 - Kinshicho & Kameido - Waterways of Culture and Industry
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    #7 - Kinshicho & Kameido - Waterways of Culture and Industry

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    The Kinshicho and Kameido area is an urban subcenter in eastern Tokyo. We go in search of celebrated scenic views, savor local flavors, and learn how a network evolved into a logistics hub.

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  8. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 8 - Sendagaya – Center Stage for Sports and Culture
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    #8 - Sendagaya – Center Stage for Sports and Culture

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    Join us as we explore Sendagaya, an area nestled between Shinjuku and Harajuku. It's home to sports facilities, venues for Noh theater and the board game shogi, and hundreds of apparel makers.

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  9. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 9 - Jimbocho – The World's Leading Town for Old Books
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    #9 - Jimbocho – The World's Leading Town for Old Books

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    Jimbocho's famous secondhand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives.

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  10. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 10 - Koenji - Backstreets Buzzing with Subculture Spirit
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    #10 - Koenji - Backstreets Buzzing with Subculture Spirit

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    Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

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  11. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 11 - Shirokane - A Microcosm Shaped by the Terrain
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    #11 - Shirokane - A Microcosm Shaped by the Terrain

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    Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

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  12. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 12 - Akabane - Thriving Between the River and the Plateau
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    #12 - Akabane - Thriving Between the River and the Plateau

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    Akabane is a hub in northern Tokyo known for its drinking scene. We discover its roots as a riverside lodging town and explore a plateau where a housing complex now sits on former military grounds.

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  13. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 13 - Tachikawa - The Curious Story of an Aviation Hub
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    #13 - Tachikawa - The Curious Story of an Aviation Hub

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    We visit Tachikawa, a major hub in western Tokyo. Once home to a historic airfield that later became a U.S. military base, the town is known today for a vast national park and colorful art district.

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  14. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 14 - Dive in SHIMONOSEKI - The Strait That Shaped Modern Japan
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    #14 - Dive in SHIMONOSEKI - The Strait That Shaped Modern Japan

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    Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

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  15. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 15 - The Meguro River – A Mirror of Urban Transformation
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    #15 - The Meguro River – A Mirror of Urban Transformation

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    The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

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  16. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 16 - Tsukuda & Tsukishima – The Island Shaped by Fishing and Industry
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    #16 - Tsukuda & Tsukishima – The Island Shaped by Fishing and Industry

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    Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charm, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savor monjayaki, a local comfort food.

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  17. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 17 - Dive in NAGOYA - From Castle Town to Modern Metropolis
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    #17 - Dive in NAGOYA - From Castle Town to Modern Metropolis

    S5:E17

    Nagoya is a major urban center situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries.

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  18. Dive in Tokyo Season 5 Episode 18 - Kodaira – Savoring a Taste of Country Life
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    #18 - Kodaira – Savoring a Taste of Country Life

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    Home to blueberry farms and open gardens, Kodaira is a suburban getaway that offers a taste of rural living. We learn about the efforts of early settlers to bring life to what was a barren landscape.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Nishiarai - The Beating Heart of a Temple Town" is the best rated episode of "Dive in Tokyo" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Koishikawa – Historic Charm and Industry Nurtured by Water".