Plot: The host talks about the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period.
Plot: Provides insight into the reconstruction of nearly 4,070 kilometres of destroyed railway network and also features a railway museum that offers visitors a chance to drive a real engine.
Plot: Exploring the charms of Japan's daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history; today: Shrakawa-go, thatched-roofed world heritage site.
Plot: A journey takes us across Japan's four main islands, unravelling both its ancient and modern history and unique culture, from bustling metropolises more densely populated than any other on earth, to hidden shrines at the edge of the map.
Plot: Sue Perkins takes a trip around Japan. She finds a nation caught between the demands of a hi-tech future and the pull of a traditional past. What does the future hold for this resilient and innovative country?
Plot: Highlights of different biking journey around Japan, which provide useful information on its culture, people and various other facets that make the country special.
Plot: In this three-part series Joanna Lumley travels over 2000 miles across Japan, exploring the country's mystical islands and discovering some extraordinary stories along the way. By boat, train, plane and foot, the host makes her way from Hokkaido, the `wild north', through Siberian seas to Honshu, Japan...