Cycle Around Japan · SEASON 5
Shizuoka - A Ride through History
Episode 1 · 2018-01-13

- Documentary
Episode overview
In this episode, we feature Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its lush nature and Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, a major attraction for tourists from Japan and abroad. Our traveler takes the old Tokaido road which connects Edo and Kyoto, a route used for over 400 years since the Edo era. Today, locals welcome him with hospitality and local favorites. He enjoys a hot stew called "Oden" and delicious green tea, and discovers traditional dyed handicrafts. Join us on this 3-day journey in Shizuoka!
49 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Shizuoka - A Ride through History2018-01-13
2. Shimanami - Life on the Islands2018-02-10
3. Miyazaki - Through a Sunlit Land2018-03-10
4. Aichi - Heartland of Japan's Craft Traditions2018-04-14
5. Shimane - Land of Legends2018-05-12
6. Aomori - A Spirit of Fortitude2018-06-09
7. Mie - A Summer Dream2018-09-15
8. Kochi - Beneath Blue Skies2018-10-13
9. Hokkaido: Boundless Horizons2018-11-10
10. Aizu - A Tapestry of Tradition2018-12-08