About this season
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.
Episodes (5)
1. Goto Islands - Chain of Hospitality
Aired 24 January 2026 • 49 min
We visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality, like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community.
2. Beginners' Rides
Aired 21 February 2026 • 49 min
On our special about cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; and Fukushima, which has a special riding event.
3. Okayama - Charming Rustic Warmth
Aired 18 April 2026 • 49 min
We travel Okayama in spring, visiting unique places like a city famous for horseshoe crabs, an island with a historical stone quarry, and a temple featuring hundreds of woodblock prints.
4. Oita - Warming Body and Soul
Aired 23 May 2026 • 49 min
We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, and meet many warm-hearted people, like a wrangler who entertains visitors with duck races and an artist interacting with locals through her art.
5. Ibaraki & Tochigi - The Bounties of Spring
Aired 20 June 2026 • 49 min
We ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model.