Hit the Road
Season 4
15 min
S4 · E1 · Feb 8, 2026
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S4 · E2 · Mar 8, 2026
MIYAGI Episode 2
15 min
S4 · E3 · Jul 12, 2026
YAMAGUCHI Episode 3
15 min
S4 · E4 · Sep 13, 2026
AICHI Episode 4
4 episodes in Season 4
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One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.
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Cast
4 people
Hikari Okazaki Director · Naoki Katsuzawa Director Yoshihito Kuroiwa Executive producer
Total runtime 4h 15m · Episode length 15 min · Type Documentary
Show info
Premiered
May 31, 2023
Latest episode
September 13, 2026
Status
Returning series
Network
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Country
Japan
Type
Documentary
Episode length
15 min
Total runtime
4h 15m
Original language
English
Production
NHK
Production
NHK Enterprises
Production
TV Man Union
Production
Japan
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Spoken on screen
English · Japanese
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