
Season 11
(2024)
Cast
Episodes
Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn 0.0
January 13, 2024
Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. Our gourmet cyclist expl…
Sanriku - A Coast Reborn 0.0
February 17, 2024
The Sanriku Coast was the area hardest hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Its restored communities are …
Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey 0.0
March 16, 2024
On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilize the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local …
Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow 0.0
May 17, 2024
Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures …
Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile 0.0
June 14, 2024
Our cyclist climbs the Kii Mountains in western Japan, and encounters the culture that developed on the secluded slopes…
Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts 0.0
July 19, 2024
Aomori Prefecture is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh. Our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in co…
Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains 0.0
August 2, 2024
A ride through Hokkaido Prefecture in early summer. We meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to t…
Yatsugatake - Riding High 0.0
September 13, 2024
Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character. We see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric…
Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest 0.0
September 21, 2024
Shizuoka Prefecture has everything from beaches to mountains, but this time our road takes us through its deep forests,…
Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides 0.0
October 19, 2024
We picked our 10 favorite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them. These are the results, with …
Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life 0.0
December 21, 2024
In northern Niigata Prefecture, we'll see the old ways of living as we try spicy daikon radish rolls and fluffy manju b…
