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Welcome to the Railword Japan

1.0 / 10
2015
1 season
10 episodes

Take a ticket to this breathtaking train ride across a gorgeous and historic land. Host Henry Golding discovers the essence of Japan by embarking on a unique and fulfilling journey through the country’s most prominent mode of transport, the railway system. Ride along with Henry on his quest to uncover all the rich culture, fascinating attractions and mouth-watering delicacies that the Land of the Rising Sun has to offer.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Hokkaido

    15-01-201525m

    Henry makes a comeback through this brand new journey to conquer the Land of the Rising Sun. He kicks off his great adventure in Hokkaido, the second largest and least developed of...

  • Ep 2

    2.Tohoku

    22-01-201525m

    Henry lands in the Tohoku region where he visits the historical Chusonji Temple and it's Konjikido, which literally means Golden Hall, one of the most magnificent twelfth century s...

  • Ep 3

    3.Kanto

    29-01-201525m

    Arriving in Kanto via night train, Henry winds down at the Kusatsu Hot Springs, where he experiences a unique Yumomi dance performed that is used to adjust the water temperatures n...

  • Ep 4

    4.Tokyo

    05-02-201525m

    As Henry continues his journey in Tokyo, he starts his morning early at the Tsukiji Fish Market where he learns how to cut Meguro and prepare sushi with a Japanese local. They also...

  • Ep 5

    5.Chubu

    12-02-201525m

    Upon arrival in Chubu, Henry kicks off his exploration by hiking up Mount Fuji with a Japanese local. Later, they explore a theme park near the mountain base, called Fuji-Q Highlan...

  • Ep 6

    6.Kansai

    19-02-201525m

    Henry travels to Osaka to experience standing on Japan’s tallest building, Abeno Harukasu. He visits Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum right after, the only art museum in the world that exhib...

  • Ep 7

    7.Chugoku

    26-02-201525m

    As one of the most well-known historical moments, a Japanese local introduces to Henry the development of Hiroshima since the war at the Atomic Bomb Dome and pays a visit to one of...

  • Ep 8

    8.Shikoku

    05-03-201525m

    Henry’s adventure in Shikoku begins at Botchan Train. He attempts cormorant fishing during the day and visits the Dogo onsen at night to relax and unwind. The next day, he experien...

  • Ep 9

    9.Kyushu

    12-03-201525m

    In Kyushu, Henry visits the Kumamoto Castle which offers one of the most complete castle experiences in Japan with a Japanese local. They also discover the history behind one of Ja...

  • Ep 10

    10.Okinawa

    19-03-201525m

    In his final adventure in Japan, Henry experiences traveling on monorail to Okinawa where he kicks off with a visit to the Churaumi Aquarium with a Japanese local. Since Okinawa is...

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