TV series
Great Japanese Railway Journeys
2026, English, on BBC Two.
Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Ended in 2026
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Latest episode
S1 E15: Lake Shikotsu to Otaru
Aired 1 May 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 13 April 2026
- Last aired
- 1 May 2026
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Great Japanese Railway Journeys: quick answers
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How many seasons of Great Japanese Railway Journeys are there?
Great Japanese Railway Journeys has 1 season and 15 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is Great Japanese Railway Journeys finished?
Yes. Great Japanese Railway Journeys ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
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