J-Trip Plan — Season 1, Episode 7: Summer Festivals & The Goldfish of Nara

Episode synopsis

We feature festivals from across Japan and spotlight Kyoto's Gion Matsuri with insider tips on how to best enjoy the festival from our correspondent who has been participating for 15 years. Our reporter planned a trip to Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, famous for its goldfish hatcheries. She discovers unusual goldfish at the museum and tries her hand at decorating a ceramic goldfish bell. She also encounters cute goldfish sweets and fish tanks around town.

About J-Trip Plan

This travel show aimed at overseas visitors offers info on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Cherry Blossom Scenery & Cycling Ehime's Islands on a Rental
• E2Your Stunning Scenes of Japan & An Industrial Nightscape outside Osaka
• E3May Festivals & Experiencing Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima Style
• E4Cheap, Popular, Local Dishes & Nearby Narita Airport, The Gateway to Japan
• E5Mystical Spots around Japan & Delicacies of Ise-Shima
• E6Japan in the Summer Rain & Cute Tohoku Kokeshi Dolls
• E8Summer Waterfront Retreats & The Gardens of Hokkaido
• E9Takaoka, the City of Kawaii in Toyama Prefecture & Summer Fireworks
• E10The Ninja of Iga, Mie Prefecture & Good Luck Charms
• E11The Tastes of Fall & A Soy-Sauce Tour in Wakayama Prefecture
• E12Japan's Great Outdoors & Discovering Ehime's "Machu Picchu"
• E13The Hot Springs of Kyushu & Country Life in Tottori Prefecture