2020
(2020)
Cast
Episodes
A 400K "Survival Run" in Okinawa 0.0
January 10, 2020
A liquor store in Ginza, Tokyo, boasts a selection of over 3,000 types of mainly wine and whiskey from around the world…
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula ‘Wakeari Yokocho’ 0.0
January 17, 2020
In December, in the Shimokita Peninsula of Aomori, there is a unique entertainment district in the center of Mutsu City…
Akihabara: Infatuated With Electronics 0.0
January 24, 2020
A store in Akihabara, Japan's biggest electronics town, sells over 100,000 electronics parts, including resistors, capa…
Big Fish, Big Dreams 0.0
January 31, 2020
Every winter, anglers from across the country flock to one of Japan's most popular surf spots - Ishizakihama, in Miyaza…
Home for the Holidays: A Supermarket in Fukushima 0.0
February 7, 2020
The Great East Japan Earthquake and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 forced all the residents of Namie To…
Kobe: The Street Piano from That Day 0.0
February 14, 2020
Recently, “street pianos” have become a common sight in shopping districts and stations across the country. The piano i…
Tokyo's Downtown 24-Hour Yakiniku Restaurant 0.0
February 21, 2020
The setting is a 24-hour yakiniku restaurant in downtown Tokyo. Lunch starts at just 500 yen. People flock here day and…
From Gang Ties to Business Suits 0.0
February 28, 2020
For junior high or high school graduates, or drop-outs struggling to find their place in society, landing a well-paid, …
Spilling the Beans at a Coffee Stall 0.0
March 6, 2020
Two brothers in their 70's operate this unpretentious street stall that has only one item on the menu - coffee. The sta…
Finding Solace at Inokashira Park 0.0
July 31, 2020
By late June, about 1 month after Japan's coronavirus state of emergency had been lifted, people had gradually returned…
Muscle and Bustle: A 24-Hour Gym in Tokyo 0.0
August 7, 2020
A large 24-hour sports gym in Tokyo's Harajuku district has members of all ages, sizes and strength levels. Among the p…
Tanabata Wishes at a Tokyo Temple 0.0
August 14, 2020
Many people in Japan celebrate the Tanabata Star Festival -- a tradition marked each July 7 -- by writing a wish on a t…
Ishikawa Nagisa Driveway: Memories on the Sandy Beach 0.0
September 4, 2020
A rare sandy beach road in Japan where you can drive along the shoreline. The setting for this episode is the Nagisa Dr…
Tokyo Taxi Oasis 0.0
September 11, 2020
A road near Tokyo's Roppongi district is an oasis for taxi drivers who are allowed to park here for as long as they lik…
Tokyo's Sumida River: A Quiet Summer Without Fireworks 0.0
September 18, 2020
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which usually colors Tokyo's summer, has been canceled. During this quiet summer, …
Why I Play an Instrument 0.0
September 25, 2020
The stage is a specialty store for wind instruments that boasts one of the largest selections in the country. With over…
Adios, El Dorado Carousel! 0.0
October 2, 2020
The closure of Tokyo's Toshimaen amusement park in August 2020 marked the end of an era. For decades, El Dorado, the pa…
Seeds of Happiness at a Tokyo Garden Center 0.0
October 9, 2020
As many people have spent more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, gardening has become a popular hobby. Toky…
Kabukicho: Farewell to the Cabaret of Humanity 0.0
October 16, 2020
The setting for this episode is a long-established cabaret in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district that closed its doors in Fe…
Giving Kitchen Equipment New Homes 0.0
October 23, 2020
A Tokyo store selling cheap, good-quality kitchen equipment is a boon for restaurant owners, especially during the coro…
The Zoo on a Hill 0.0
October 30, 2020
It's small and has only a few large animals, but a hilltop zoological park in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, has captur…
Sapporo Born and Bread: A 24-Hour Sandwich Shop 0.0
November 6, 2020
With over 40 kinds of handmade sandwiches including egg, mince cutlet and even fruit available, it could be the wide se…
Opening New Doors at a Furniture Outlet Store 0.0
November 13, 2020
A major furniture outlet store in Chiba Prefecture boasts a stock of roughly 1,400 items from beds, sofas to tables. Cu…
At the Pet Cemetery Where Animals Rest in Peace 0.0
November 20, 2020
The setting is a pet cemetery in Fuchu City, Tokyo, which has been in operation since the Taisho era. It has graves and…
Tokyo Dry Cleaner's: Reviving Clothes, Reliving Memories 0.0
December 4, 2020
A small dry cleaner in a western Tokyo commuter town is known for removing stubborn stains from garments and items that…
Shimanami Kaido: A Ride Along Life's Cycle 0.0
December 11, 2020
The 70-kilometer Shimanami Kaido cycling route, which links Honshu and Shikoku via a chain of bridges and islands, is a…