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One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality

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Season 1

  • HIROSHIMA
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    HIROSHIMA

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2023

    Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

    Director: Hikari Okazaki

    Writer: Unknown

  • KAGOSHIMA
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    KAGOSHIMA

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2023

    Take a drive in Kagoshima Prefecture! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!

    Director: Naoki Katsuzawa

    Writer: Unknown

  • FUKUSHIMA
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    FUKUSHIMA

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2023

    Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 12 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

    Director: Naoki Katsuzawa

    Writer: Unknown

  • SAITAMA
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    SAITAMA

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2023

    Let's take a drive in Saitama Prefecture and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

    Director: Hikari Okazaki

    Writer: Unknown