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Autumn: World Heritage Sites: Tomioka to Nikko

Due to Japan's immensely varied landscape and climate, this island nation developed unique cultural traditions. Many of these are world renowned, but many more remain hidden away deep in the countryside. The best way to discover these secret places - the real Japan - is to go exploring by bicycle. This time, we'll cycle through the mountains of Gunma and Tochigi Prefecture, meeting people living the traditional way, close to nature. We'll visit 2 World Heritage Sites. The first is Tomioka Silk Mill, a landmark in the modernization of Japanese industry. Close by this monument to industrial history, we'll see silk making by hand, the traditional way. We'll visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, nestling deep in a mountain forest. Lovingly restored and repaired throughout the ages, the art of these incredible buildings shines as brightly as it did 400 years ago. A 260-kilometer cycle ride through Japan's autumn mountains. Join us on a cycle ride no one has taken before.

English
  • Originally Aired December 7, 2014
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network NHK
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created May 11, 2018 by
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  • Modified December 21, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Michael Rice Guest Star