Why did you come to Japan?
6.2·2012 - now·13S·returning
A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.
A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.
A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.
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Hosted by comedy duo Bananaman, this show greets unsuspecting visitors at the airport to ask them why they’ve come to Japan.
A Bolivian couple prepares for the birth of their second child in Japan. A Bulgarian woman tours the filming spots of a TV show that changed her life.
Two men travel to random spots in their guidebook. A man grills his brother concerning his engagement. A Spanish traveler hitchhikes across Japan.
A deaf Canadian paddleboarder prepares for a race in Kanagawa. The camera crew follows the foreign students of a traditional arts school in Kyoto.
Two regular guests make another appearance, this time not as tourists but as students. A couple holds a wedding in Okinawa for the wife's family.
A pottery student from Taiwan pours everything she's got into her graduation project. An award-winning chef gets his hands dirty in the countryside.
Before Jonathan leaves Japan, he and Alexander want to go on one last trip. But before they begin their journey, they have an important stop to make.
A pop star's superfan walks in her footsteps. A Dutchman travels to Beppu to become a hot spring master. A genius CEO shares his love of Aomori.
Five American cousins reunite in Tokyo to go on a quest for sea urchin. The crew meets a man staying in the airport who's not quite ready to go home.
An eel-loving American returns to the restaurant where he first encountered his obsession. A Belgian diver swims with the fishes off Ishigaki Island.
An American couple flies to Fukuoka to reunite with an old friend after 25 years. A family visits the birthplace of the Kumon education program.
Three very different friends explore the sights of Tokyo and Osaka together. A Belgian man braves the heat to follow the trail of a renowned poet.
A junior judo Olympian suffers a setback when he goes to train at the world judo headquarters. A German group of samurai reenactors heads to a meetup.
An Italian man travels to meet a good friend and indulge in stinky fermented beans. Swedish twins head to Akihabara in search of a rare video game.
On a quest for mini four-wheel-drive cars, a man visits Japan's model toy paradise. A Spanish body painter comes to Tokyo in search of inspiration.
In this anniversary special, the crew visits Tokyo's Haneda Airport and an Okinawan airport for the first time. It meets some hungry cabin attendants.
Two cabin attendants recommend their favorite sushi place. The crew catches up with a girl from the first episode. A woman sets sail with her friends.
A hockey-loving couple in their 50s head to Karuizawa to face off in the rink. A Turkish man experiences one of Osaka's infamously intense festivals.
A stone-faced kickboxer prepares for a fight before showing his softer side over a bowl of ramen. A pair of Polish chefs enter the World Sushi Cup.
An American man has only one day in Japan but knows exactly how he's going to spend it. A Canadian couple visits a world-famous knife maker In Osaka.
Asia's top judoka arrives in Tokyo to secure another medal and eat curry. An old-school rocker sees if he can catch a break and turn his life around.
