ジェームズ･メイが凍てつく北国を起点に暖かな南の地を目指す、注目すべき日本縦断の旅が始まる。日出づる国を真に理解するため、名所を巡り、地元の人に会い、麺を食べる。
ジェームズ･メイの世界探訪 (シーズン 1)
Go! (エピソード 1) 7.9
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 50 min
概要: James begins his epic journey across Japan on the icy northern island of Hokkaido, throwing himself head first into the physical demands of dog sledding, snowball fighting and the baffling struggle of ordering noodles from a Japanese vending machine. Despite all that, there’s still time for octopus fishing and learning the art of samurai sword making.
Cabbage Roll (エピソード 2) 7.8
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 47 min
概要: James arrives on the main island of Honshu, and the beautiful region of Tohoku. He seeks inspiration with a mountain expedition and naked plunge with a friendly wandering monk, battles giant robots, becomes a samurai, gets adopted by some local J-Pop sensations, before embarrassing himself and his hosts on the world’s most luxurious train.
Deodorant (エピソード 3) 8.1
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 51 min
概要: The cherry blossoms are out, and James hits the streets of Tokyo with his new guide Yujiro. As James discovers, this unique city is home to some of Japan’s greatest eccentrics and ideas. From obsessive trainspotters, musicians and baffling hi-tech gadgetry to cat superfans, penis festivals and mind-blowing computerised art shows, James tries to understand what makes Japan tick.
Hey Bim! (エピソード 4) 7.8
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 51 min
概要: In his epic journey across Japan from north to south, James leaves bustling Tokyo to travel to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Along the way he indulges his passions for motorbikes, Japanese cars and culture by painting Mount Fuji, tackling the Suzuka F1 circuit and taking a music lesson from a Geisha. It’s then time for a taste of the future as a confused robot shows James around Kyoto.
Peach Boy (エピソード 5) 8.1
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 50 min
概要: James arrives in Osaka, Japan’s vibrant good-time city, where Pachinko gambling halls, incredible street food, and stand-up comedy are all on the menu. Yujiro, his trusty guide, returns to introduce James to Sumo wrestling, after which James escapes on a bullet train to explore the mysteries of local hero Peach Boy. Then it’s on to Hiroshima and the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine.
Pickled Plum (エピソード 6) 8.5
放送日: 2020-01-03
上映時間: 50 min
概要: The final leg of James’s journey from north to south finds him in Shikoku and Kyushu – the largest of Japan’s Southern Islands and a stunning paradise of blue water and semi-tropical sandy beaches. Cycling, archery, noodle making, and motorbike manufacturing are all in store, plus James is preserved for eternity in a creepy scarecrow village.
シーズン
エピソード 6
エピソード 6
エピソード 3