Journeys in Japan · SEASON 1

Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology

Episode 6 · 2010-04-20

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Episode overview

This week, "journeys in japan" visits a city of science—Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba. In 1963, under a national policy, the city was opened up as a place for research on advanced technology. It's now home to 300 research institutes. Our reporter Judit Kawaguchi discovers the charms of the city and its state-of-the-art technology. (Excerpt)

28 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka2010-02-02 2. Toyama City, Toyama2010-03-02 3. Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled2010-03-30 4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art2010-04-06 5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit2010-04-13 6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology2010-04-20 7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji2010-04-27 8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes2010-05-11 9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature2010-05-18 10. Toyokawa, Aichi2010-05-25 11. Himeji, Hyogo2010-06-01 12. Naruto, Tokushima2010-06-15 13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure2010-06-22 14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy2010-06-29 15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu2010-07-06 16. Mino City, Gifu2010-07-13 17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards2010-07-20 18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord2010-07-27 19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture2010-08-03 20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights2010-09-07 21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama2010-09-14 22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People2010-09-21 23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi2010-09-28 24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo2010-10-05 25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams2010-10-12 26. Hita City, Oita2010-10-19 27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm2010-10-26 28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea2010-11-02 29. A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures2010-11-09 30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City2010-11-16 31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy2010-11-23 32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley2010-11-30 33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima2010-12-07 34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf2010-12-14 35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge2010-12-21