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NHK WORLD-JAPAN 2022 - 5 seasons 91 eps NR Airing

Dive in Tokyo

2022 - 5 seasons 91 eps NR

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28 min

S5 · E1 · Jan 7, 2026

Nishiarai - The Beating Heart of a Temple Town Episode 1

We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential. But the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.

28 min

S5 · E2 · Jan 26, 2026

Koishikawa – Historic Charm and Industry Nurtured by Water Episode 2

Koishikawa is a residential area in the city center that is home to a botanical garden and a temple associated with the Edo shogunate. As we explore, we discover a legacy of printing and bookbinding.

28 min

S5 · E3 · Feb 11, 2026

Shinagawa – The Evolution of a Transportation Hub Episode 3

Shinagawa is home to a major train terminal used by 500,000 people a day. We explore a historic lodging area, an old garden with abundant nature, and more as we unravel 1,000 years of history.

28 min

S5 · E4 · Feb 25, 2026

Dive in SAPPORO - The Evolving Legacy of the Riverside Episode 4

We take a trip to Sapporo, the city that served as a base for the development of Hokkaido. Learn the history behind its central river and see how locals are now working to restore wild salmon runs.

28 min

S5 · E5 · Mar 11, 2026

Okachimachi – A Treasure Trove of Craftsmanship Episode 5

Okachimachi is an area just north of Akihabara renowned for its jewelry district. Its story involves Buddhist craftspeople, American servicemen, and more recently, communities of foreign artisans.

28 min

S5 · E6 · Mar 25, 2026

Shibuya Pt.2 – A Stroll Through the Backstreets Episode 6

We head past the Scramble Crossing into historic backstreets, where we find an upscale residential area, a former geisha quarter, and a leisure district that paved the way for modern-day Shibuya.

28 min

S5 · E7 · Apr 8, 2026

Kinshicho & Kameido - Waterways of Culture and Industry Episode 7

The Kinshicho and Kameido area is an urban subcenter in eastern Tokyo. We go in search of celebrated scenic views, savor local flavors, and learn how a network evolved into a logistics hub.

28 min

S5 · E8 · Apr 22, 2026

Sendagaya – Center Stage for Sports and Culture Episode 8

Join us as we explore Sendagaya, an area nestled between Shinjuku and Harajuku. It's home to sports facilities, venues for Noh theater and the board game shogi, and hundreds of apparel makers.

28 min

S5 · E9 · May 6, 2026

Jimbocho – The World's Leading Town for Old Books Episode 9

Jimbocho's famous secondhand book district is home to stores carrying everything from old academic texts to manga. Join us as we trace its history as a college town and spotlight new initiatives.

28 min

S5 · E10 · May 27, 2026

Koenji - Backstreets Buzzing with Subculture Spirit Episode 10

Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout.

28 min

S5 · E11 · Jun 10, 2026

Shirokane - A Microcosm Shaped by the Terrain Episode 11

Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets.

28 min

S5 · E12 · Jun 24, 2026

Akabane - Thriving Between the River and the Plateau Episode 12

Akabane is a hub in northern Tokyo known for its drinking scene. We discover its roots as a riverside lodging town and explore a plateau where a housing complex now sits on former military grounds.

28 min

S5 · E13 · Jul 8, 2026

Tachikawa - The Curious Story of an Aviation Hub Episode 13

We visit Tachikawa, a major hub in western Tokyo. Once home to a historic airfield that later became a U.S. military base, the town is known today for a vast national park and colorful art district.

28 min

S5 · E14 · Jul 22, 2026

Dive in SHIMONOSEKI - The Strait That Shaped Modern Japan Episode 14

Shimonoseki is situated along the Kanmon Straits, which have long served as a key shipping lane. Join us as we learn how the city has had a front seat to several turning points in Japanese history.

28 min

S5 · E15 · Aug 5, 2026

The Meguro River – A Mirror of Urban Transformation Episode 15

The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.

28 min

S5 · E16 · Sep 2, 2026

Tsukuda & Tsukishima – The Island Shaped by Fishing and Industry Episode 16

Tsukuda and Tsukishima sit on reclaimed land at the mouth of the Sumida River. We take in the old-town charm, discover a legacy of fishing and industry, and savor monjayaki, a local comfort food.

28 min

S5 · E17 · Sep 16, 2026

Dive in NAGOYA - From Castle Town to Modern Metropolis Episode 17

Nagoya is a major urban center situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries.

28 min

S5 · E18 · Sep 23, 2026

Kodaira – Savoring a Taste of Country Life Episode 18

Home to blueberry farms and open gardens, Kodaira is a suburban getaway that offers a taste of rural living. We learn about the efforts of early settlers to bring life to what was a barren landscape.

28 min

S5 · E19 · Oct 7, 2026

Tama New Town – The Capital's Largest Urban Planning Project Episode 19

Tama New Town is a vast residential development in western Tokyo. Once the object of admiration, its aging population has become a social concern—but residents are now stepping up to help one another.

28 min

S5 · E20 · Oct 21, 2026

Ikebukuro – The West Side Story Episode 20

Ikebukuro is a transit hub used by 2 million people a day. We explore the west side and learn about its educational roots, postwar black markets, entertainment district, and Chinese community.

28 min

S5 · E21 · Nov 4, 2026

Roppongi – From Nightlife District to Cultural Hub Episode 21

Roppongi is the dynamic district that never sleeps. It evolved from a samurai quarter into a military town, later blossomed as a nightlife hub, and more recently has been transformed by art.

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Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.

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June 8, 2022

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November 4, 2026

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42h 28m

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