About this season
Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
Episodes (3)
1. The Kurobe River in Toyama
Aired 7 February 2026 • 44 min
Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Pref. The river provides water for farms, businesses and households. Upstream, the river has carved a deep gorge.
2. The Brilliant White Expanse of Eastern Hokkaido
Aired 7 March 2026 • 44 min
Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.
3. Life and the Wild Rivers of Northern Kyushu
Aired 6 June 2026 • 44 min
Travel northern Kyushu on the JR Kyudai Line that follows the course of the Chikugo River and its tributaries. Discover how residents live with the blessings and trouble the wild rivers bring.