TV series
Journeys in Japan
2010–, English, on NHK WORLD-JAPAN.
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
- Seasons
- 17
- Episodes
- 564
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S17 E21 “Miyagi: A Walk Through Sendai, City of History and Style”, 10 November 2026.
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Latest episode
S17 E20: Miyako Islands: Living with the Ocean and Gods
Aired 27 October 2026
Seasons 17
Season 1
2010 · 35 episodes
Season 2
2011 · 44 episodes
Season 3
2012 · 44 episodes
Season 4
2013 · 42 episodes
Season 5
2014 · 39 episodes
Season 6
2015 · 35 episodes
Season 7
2016 · 36 episodes
Season 8
2017 · 35 episodes
Season 9
2018 · 34 episodes
Season 10
2019 · 37 episodes
Season 11
2020 · 26 episodes
Season 12
2021 · 29 episodes
Season 13
2022 · 25 episodes
Season 14
2023 · 29 episodes
Season 15
2024 · 27 episodes
Season 16
2025 · 27 episodes
Season 17
2026 · 22 episodes
Cast & crew
- Bill SullivanSelf - Narrator (voice) · 227 ep
- Kyle CardSelf - Presenter · 26 ep
- Charles GloverSelf - Narrator (voice) · 22 ep
- Michael KeidaSelf - Presenter · 21 ep
- Dean NewcombeSelf - Presenter · 17 ep
- James LambiasiSelf - Presenter · 14 ep
- JJ BarradoSelf - Presenter · 14 ep
- Kit Pancoast NagamuraSelf - Presenter · 14 ep
- Alfie GoodrichSelf - Presenter · 13 ep
- John MooreSelf - Presenter · 12 ep
- Peter MacMillanSelf - Presenter · 11 ep
- Cveto PodlogarSelf - Presenter · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 February 2010
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Language
- English
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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Journeys in Japan: quick answers
Is Journeys in Japan worth watching?
Journeys in Japan doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Journeys in Japan are there?
Journeys in Japan has 17 seasons and 564 episodes, about 28 minutes each.
Is Journeys in Japan finished?
No. The next episode, S17 E21 “Miyagi: A Walk Through Sendai, City of History and Style”, airs 10 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Journeys in Japan on?
Journeys in Japan isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Journeys in Japan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Journeys in Japan is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Journeys in Japan?
If you liked Journeys in Japan, try Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.