J-Trip Plan

(04/04/2016–03/16/2020)

Travel

NHK World (JP)30 min

Tourists receive handy info and regional advice on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert. Also presented are viewer tips and photos of food, scenery, and festivals.

Source: unknown J-Trip Plan

Episodes

Season 2016

S2016E01

Cherry Blossom Scenery & Cycling Ehime's Islands on a Rental

April 04, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E02

Your Stunning Scenes of Japan & An Industrial Nightscape outside Osaka

April 18, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E03

May Festivals & Experiencing Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima Style

May 02, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E04

Cheap, Popular, Local Dishes & Nearby Narita Airport, The Gateway to Japan

May 16, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E05

Mystical Spots around Japan & Delicacies of Ise-Shima

May 23, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E06

Japan in the Summer Rain & Cute Tohoku Kokeshi Dolls

June 20, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E07

Summer Festivals & The Goldfish of Nara

July 04, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E08

Summer Waterfront Retreats & The Gardens of Hokkaido

July 18, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E09

Takaoka, the City of Kawaii in Toyama Prefecture & Summer Fireworks

August 01, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E10

The Ninja of Iga, Mie Prefecture & Good Luck Charms

August 15, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E11

The Tastes of Fall & A Soy-Sauce Tour in Wakayama Prefecture

September 05, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E12

Japan's Great Outdoors & Discovering Ehime's "Machu Picchu"

September 19, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E13

The Hot Springs of Kyushu & Country Life in Tottori Prefecture

October 03, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E14

The Seas and Culture of Okinawa & The Search for Miyamoto Musashi

October 24, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E15

New Chitose Airport to Charming Otaru & A Trip to Izu, Shizuoka Pref., in Fall

November 07, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E16

Local Morning Markets & Traditional Paper Making in Fukuoka Pref.

November 21, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E17

Enjoying Hearty Ramen

December 05, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E18

Facing the Namahage in Oga, Akita Pref. & New Year's in Japan

December 19, 2016 at 03:00 AM

Season 2017

S2017E01

New Year Fare & Shizuoka, The City of The Great Shogun Ieyasu

January 02, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E02

Winter Wonderland & The Handicrafts of Echizen, Fukui Pref.

January 16, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E03

Niseko, a Winter Leisure Hotspot & Kumamoto Pref.'s Rice Capital, Yamaga

February 06, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E04

A 3-Day Trip around Tokyo's Neighboring Prefectures

February 20, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E05

Traveling the Pacific Coast of Kochi Pref. & Cultural Museums

March 06, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E06

The Ceramic Tanuki Statues of Shigaraki, Shiga Pref. & Ekiben Train Bento

March 20, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E07

Visit the Home of Luxurious Silk Kimono Fabrics & Hike an Old Road to Kyoto

April 03, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E08

Exploring near Kansai Airport & Treasure Hunting at 100-yen Shops

April 17, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E09

Island Hopping in Japan's Mediterranean

May 01, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E10

Ghost Stories of Old & A Pilgrimage through Sacred Forests

May 17, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E11

The Must-See Sights surrounding Himeji Castle & Scenes from the Shinkansen Window

June 05, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E12

An Ancient Capital of Gold & Fun Scenes in Downtown Osaka

June 19, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E13

A Ceramic Town near Chubu International Airport & Supermarket Shopping

July 03, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E14

Master Carpentry and Adventure in Hida & Customized Bento

July 17, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E15

A Village of Boathouses in Kyoto Pref. & Panorama Hunting by Bike

August 07, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E16

Old Mountain Highways and Post Towns & Kyoto Horror Fun

August 21, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E17

Exquisite Kishu Lacquerware & The Energetic Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

September 11, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E18

Hokkaido: Ride the Expansive Marshes & Fly High in a Balloon

September 18, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E19

Adventures on the Island of Gold & A Parade of Tradition and History

October 02, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E20

Lucky, Zen Daruma Dolls & The Fun of Stand Bars

October 16, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E21

In Touch with Nature in Okinawa's South

November 06, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E22

A Tale of Two Cities across a Strait & The Shikoku Pilgrimage

November 20, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E23

The Wonderful World of Sushi

December 04, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E24

The Prestige of Roof Tiles & A Bizarre Festival of Prosperity

December 18, 2017 at 03:00 AM

Season 2018

S2018E01

Then and Now by Nostalgic Train & An Early Bird Guide to Kyoto

January 08, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E02

A Mystical Land of Myths & Getting around Japan

January 22, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E03

The Hidden History of a Port Town & Thrilling Rock Climbing

February 05, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E04

From Mt. Fuji to the Deep Sea & The Joys of Miso

February 19, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E05

Winter Delicacies of the Northeastern Seas & Hiking a Steep Mountain between Osaka and Nara

March 05, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E06

A Mountainous Pilgrimage of Stone Buddhist Statues & A Town Draped in Curtains

March 19, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E07

The Castle Town of Osaka & Treasure Hunting for Antiques

April 02, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E08

The Intricacy and Allure of Woodcraft & A Jazz Festival in Osaka

April 16, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E09

A True Rural Experience in Tottori & The World of Yokai in Anime

May 14, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E10

A Denim-Colored Town & Fruit Galore All-Year Round

May 28, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E11

Outdoor Adventures on a Pristine River & A Museum Dedicated to a Kimono Master

June 04, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E12

World-class Tools, Knives and Metal Ware & A Stunning Coastline of Chalk

June 18, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E13

The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage from Ise & A Delicious Array of Seaweed

July 02, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E14

The Age-Old Beauty of a Castle Town & The Deep World of Origami

July 16, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E15

Viewer Special: Just around the Corner in Kyoto

August 06, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E16

The Search for the Sound of the Soul & Boisterous Pro-Wrestling Entertainment

August 20, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E17

Mountain Asceticism in Nara and Yamagata & Tokyo Bay's Only Uninhabited Island

September 03, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E18

A Stunning Volcano Close Up & Akita Dogs

September 17, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E19

Museum Hopping around Japan

October 15, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E20

Caving Adventures in Western Japan

October 22, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E21

Huge Ruins North of Himeji & Horsing Around in the Iwate Countryside

November 05, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E22

Deep in the Forested Mountains of Nagano

November 19, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E23

A 360 View of the Seas in Shikoku & Reflections on Mt. Fuji

December 03, 2018 at 08:30 AM

S2018E24

Fukushima Then & Now, the Samurai Spirit

December 17, 2018 at 08:30 AM

Season 2019

S2019E01

The Crinkly World of Tie-Dyeing & Women's Fascination with Swords

January 07, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E02

A Stay in a Thatch-Roofed Mountain Village & Roadside Rest Stops

January 21, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E03

Earthquake Rehabilitation and Preparedness & Bag Making for the World

February 04, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E04

A Remote Mountain Village in Kyushu & The Dolls Festival in a Canal Town

February 18, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E05

Cool and Novel Things to Do in Japan

March 04, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E06

Winter Wonderland Tourism

March 18, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E07

The Wonder of Carved & Natural Rocky Formations

April 01, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E08

Exploration for Black Gold & The World Heritage "Church of the Sea"

April 15, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E09

Museums for All Tastes

May 06, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E10

Dancing for the Deities & A Buddhist Retreat

May 20, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E11

Deep in Osaka - A Quirky Town

June 03, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E12

1-Day Apprentice in a Wood Carving Village & Brushes that Delight the World

June 17, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E13

Open Fields of Artworks & Thrilling Suspended Bridges

July 01, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E14

An Island Connection in Okinawa & Stunning Beach Scenery

July 15, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E15

A Fun Day at a Long Sandy Beach & The Leading Town of Plastic Model Culture

August 05, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E16

The Michinoku Coastal Trail & A Big Balloon Festival

September 02, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E17

Aqua Tourism in Shimane & A Cliffhanging, Spiritual Temple

October 07, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E18

Museums with a Difference

October 21, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E19

A Quaint, Stylish Pottery Town & Edo-Period Pop Art

November 04, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E20

An Architecture & Infrastructure Tour through Japan

November 18, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E21

The Expert Way to Travel Japan

December 02, 2019 at 08:30 AM

S2019E22

The Samurai Town of 10,000 Cranes & The Secrets within Japanese Gardens

December 16, 2019 at 08:30 AM

Season 2020

S2020E01

Dive Deep into Yamanaka Onsen & Goshuin Temple and Shrine Seals

January 13, 2020 at 08:30 AM

S2020E02

Industrial Tourism & The Northern Alps

February 03, 2020 at 08:30 AM

S2020E03

Okinawa's Adventure Island & A Town Painted Red

March 02, 2020 at 08:30 AM

S2020E04

Kyoto Away from the Crowds

March 16, 2020 at 08:30 AM