Journey Across Japan - Season 6
Season 6
Non-Stop-North
Journey Across Japan: Non-Stop-North is an epic trip 21 days across the northern region of Tohoku. Join us each day through December as we make our way across Japan's most underrated region. Despite being home to six huge, diverse prefectures, Tohoku region in north Japan receives less than 1% of overseas tourists. Over the course of 21 days travelling through Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, Aomori, Akita and Yamagata, on Journey Across Japan we'll encounter the people, places, sights and dishes that make the region unique.
Episodes
I Spent $1,000 on Japan's Tiniest Car (It was a bad idea).
21 days. A 2,000km Journey Across Japan. Just one problem. We need a vehicle. And so with a budget of $1,000 we go in search of Japan's tiniest car.
I Escaped to Japan's HIDDEN Hot Spring Town
Our 2,000km Journey Across Japan kicks off as we head deep into the mountains to a town that time forgot.
I Tried Japan's SPICIEST Ramen | 6,000 Calories in a Day
Japan's ramen capital is the town of Kitakata with over 100 ramen shops to choose from. We head to three and try the spiciest ramen of them all.
What Life in Fukushima's Nuclear Exclusion Zone is Like
It's been 12 years since the Fukushima Nuclear disaster and the $200bn clean up effort is still ongoing. We revisit the exclusion zone for the first time in 4 years to see first hand.
I Spent a Night in a Japanese Hostess Bar
Japan's nightlife scene is dominated by hostess clubs and snack bars. We head inside one as we continue our Journey Across Japan accompanied by special guest Ryotaro!
I Tried Japan's No.1 Gyoza Dumpling Restaurant
We visit Japan's best gyoza dumpling hidden in the mountains of Fukushima and Ryotaro's brand new country house!
I Survived 24 Hours on a Japanese Desert lsland | Feat. @CDawgVA
On paper staying overnight on a Japanese desert island sounds fun. In practice, it's far from it. Featuring @CDawgVA and Natsuki.
He Ruined My Car | Feat. @CDawgVA
Having survived a deserted Japanese island, we arrive back onshore to ruin my new Japanese car.
I Tried Japan's Cheapest Restaurant | Feat. @CDawgVA
I took Connor Dog Voice Actor Man to the cheapest restaurant in the whole of Japan.
I Slept in Japan's Most HAUNTED Hotel | ft @sharlainjapan
We head to Japan's most haunted Inn in Iwate today, don't say I never treat Sharla.
I Tried Japan's Tuna Sushi Challenge 4,000 Calories
Japan's BIGGEST tuna bowl is insane value for money.
What Japan's Rarest Ramen REALLY Tastes Like
Japan's RAREST Ramen is certainly unusual - but what does it really taste like?
I Tried Japan's WORST Convenience Store Food
In Japan's chilly far flung north, we face our worst two challenges yet.
Somebody Keyed My New Japanese Car
Why This Town in Japan Has a Big Problem
The Worst Thing I've Done at a Japanese School
Dr Jelly is back for a final outing in a Japanese school with a song for the ages.
I Survived Japan's Snowiest Town | Winter Road Trip
Deep in the mountains of north Japan lies the snowy hot spring village of Ginzan. It's a shame our visit isn't so relaxing.
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