Hikari Okazaki
Director
Hit the Road (2023)
Specials
One of the most appealing features of Japan's national road network is the various Michinoeki, literally way stations, that provide a place for motorists to rest, dine and shop. They offer information on the locality and restaurants with regional specialties, and often sell local crafts and delicacies for travelers to take home. A stop at one or more of these spots helps to make any road trip in Japan unforgettable.
Released May 31, 2023
Episode 15 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.tourist, tmdb.travel, tmdb.on-the-road, tmdb.country-road, tmdb.roadtrip, tmdb.city-tour, tmdb.japan, tmdb.sightseeing
Production Companies: NHK, NHK Enterprises, TV Man Union
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S0E1 - Hiroshima
Let's see Japan by car! We'll be driving through Hiroshima Prefecture, with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, we'll make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
Aug. 15, 2023, midnight
S0E2 - Kagoshima
Take a drive in Kagoshima Prefecture! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth!
Aug. 15, 2023, midnight
S0E3 - Fukushima
Take a drive in Fukushima Prefecture! 13 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S0E4 - Saitama
Let's take a drive in Saitama Prefecture and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, we savor local dishes and try washi paper crafting.
Feb. 12, 2024, midnight
S0E5 - Chiba
Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.
March 24, 2024, midnight
S0E6 - Gunma
To truly enjoy Gunma Prefecture, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with World Heritage sites and local food along the way.
March 31, 2024, midnight
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 195 min.
Released: May 31, 2023
Last Air Date: Aug. 3, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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