3-Day Dare*Devils - Season 1 / Year 2018
Season 1 / Year 2018
Episodes
Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate EKIBEN
The daredevil for this episode:
Softpomz from Thailand
- A social media influencer with 1.8 million subscribers.
Day 1: To Naoetsu Station to see the ultimate EKIBEN
Japanese love EKIBEN, lunch boxes made especially for eating in trains. While most EKIBEN are sold at kiosks inside the stations, at Naoetsu Station in Niigata Prefecture, the old style of standing on the platform and selling EKIBEN still takes place. It is called TACHIURI, and is considered the ultimate EKIBEN. Many Japanese tourists visit Naoetsu Station just to buy EKIBEN from the TACHIURI.
The daredevil witnesses the TACHIURI man on the platform selling lunchboxes to passengers as they board, and she also finds out that his EKIBEN are made in his kitchen located right in front of the station. We take a close look at what goes on behind the scenes.
Day 2: Behind the scenes of the ultimate EKIBEN
The daredevil's first mission is to get EKIBEN ingredients from the local market. At 6 in the morning, she goes to the market alone and completes her first mission. When she returns from the market, they start cooking in the kitchen. During the busy season, chefs sometimes make as many as 1,000 EKIBEN a day. We'll get a close look at the skills of the chefs as well. The hands of those who put the EKIBEN ingredients into the boxes move at lightning-fast speed! Softpomz does her best to keep up.
Day 3: TACHIURI - Softpomz sells EKIBEN on the platform
The train stops for 10 minutes at the station and that's your only chance for TACHIURI. Softpomz carries a heavy box to the platform to make sure everything's ready when the train arrives. She has been given the task of selling 10 EKIBEN. She does her best to get the attention of the passengers with her loud yet charming voice and big smile as she runs along the platform. Will she be able to carry out her difficult mission?
YUKIGUNI - Deep into Japan's Snowland
The daredevil for this episode:
Softpomz from Thailand
- A social media influencer with 1.8 million subscribers.
Day 1: Experiencing life in the deep snow of freezing Gokayama
Gokayama is a World Heritage Site where residents spend their winters in snow over 2 meters deep. In exchange for accommodation in a traditional house with a thatched roof, Softpomz tries her hand at shoveling the heavy snow off the roof.
Day 2: Make use of the heavy snow
The snow here is used as a natural refrigerator to store vegetables. People even grow vegetables under the snow. By digging down 2 meters into the snow, the vegetables from the garden below can be harvested. The vegetables get sweeter under the snow. Plants convert their starches to sugars to protect their tissues from freezing. When the snow gets deep, it's time for the locals to focus on making washi - traditional Japanese paper. Softpomz also tries her hand at this ancient craft.
The people in this area take advantage of the heavy snow, creating a natural bleaching process called yuki-sarashi (snow bleaching), where plant bark is laid on the snow for ultraviolet ray exposure. This process gives the paper a distinctive white color and higher durability. She discovers the wisdom of the locals' ancestors who use the heavy snow to their advantage.
Day 3: Enjoy the snow
Kamakura is a dome-shaped house made of snow, and Softpomz sees if she can make one in 3 hours. Will she be able to carry out her mission?
A Heavenly Onsen beyond the Cliffs of Hell
The daredevil for this episode:
Edho Zell from Indonesia
- A social media influencer with 2 million subscribers.
The region around Nikko is famous for its hot spring resorts, but many more lie off the beaten path. Edho's mission is to blaze a trail through the wilderness in search of the ultimate hot spring. To prepare for the journey, Edho learns the basics of mountain climbing skills from a mountain guide. After 6 hours up the trail and climbing the cliffs, he finally reaches his destination and finds the legendary wild onsen where the crystal-clear water of 47 degrees Celsius gushes out continuously.
Ultra-High-Pressure Wash of a Colossal Shrine
The daredevil for this episode:
Edho Zell from Indonesia
- A social media influencer with 2 million subscribers.
Edho Zell travels to the city of Kofu to learn from a professional who cleans just about anything around town. Edho's mission is to clean the region's largest shrine using the latest cleaning device. First, he works on a huge graffiti in the town to learn the basics. Then he gets down to work on the shrine where a festival will be held in 2 weeks. But the place is huge and he needs to work in some high places. From mossy stone steps to a massive gate, there's a lot to clean. Can he do it all?
Ultimate Haul: Total House Relocation
The daredevil for this episode:
Oops Banana from Vietnam
- A social media influencer with 2 million subscribers.
Oops Banana travels to northeastern Japan to help with the reconstruction of 2 communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. His mission: relocate an entire house on the coast, and move a building within the compound of a Shinto shrine without a scratch. Banana has just 3 days to learn some basic techniques under the supervision of an experienced house relocation specialist. Will he rise to the challenge and succeed?
The Extreme World of Vending Machines
The daredevil for this episode:
Oops Banana from Vietnam
- A social media influencer with 2 million subscribers.
Every day, millions of vending machines across Japan dispense beverages, food and other goods to commuters and travelers on the go. From the platform of a crowded train station to the slopes of Mt. Fuji, our daredevil goes behind the scenes to learn how to replenish them. Along the way, he discovers that speed, precision and commitment are essential to keep the machines always operational – and the customers satisfied.
My "Deer" Friends: Guardians of Nara
The daredevil for this episode:
Anisha Rickshawali from India
- An online sensation with 1.6 million subscribers on her video log.
Anisha Rickshawali travels to Japan's ancient capital of Nara to find out more about the coexistence between humans and the ubiquitous deer. The cute animals are a major tourist attraction, but they aren't always as peaceful as they seem. Over 3 days, Anisha will participate in the work of a deer shelter, help a farmer protect his crops, and hunt for the animals' favorite food. Will she rise to the challenge and succeed?
Quest for the Ultimate Wasabi
The daredevil for this episode:
Anisha Rickshawali from India
- An online sensation with 1.6 million subscribers on her video log.
Anisha Rickshawali travels to the town of Hikimi in Shimane Prefecture to explore Japan's wasabi culture. She embarks on an adventurous journey through the forests and the Sea of Japan coast to learn how the plant is cultivated, and how as a condiment it's a perfect match for different types of food. Her last mission will be a trek in the mountain in search of the region's very best wasabi. Will she rise to the challenge and succeed?
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