J-Trip Plan — Season 1, Episode 9: Takaoka, the City of Kawaii in Toyama Prefecture & Summer Fireworks

Episode synopsis

Watching fireworks displays is a good way to stay cool on summer nights, so we introduce some brilliant shows. Our correspondent recommends the fireworks display and festival held in Tanba Sasayama, near Osaka. Our reporter visits Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, that claims to be cute. A huge fan of Doraemon, she is thrilled to see the anime character everywhere. She tries sushi on a special train as she admires the scenery. She also observes bronze casting and gets to make her own cute key ring.

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
• E7Summer Festivals & The Goldfish of Nara
• E8Summer Waterfront Retreats & The Gardens of Hokkaido
• 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