Gono Line, the local railway line connecting Akita and Aomori, has been popular among tourists and train enthusiasts. You can enjoy the spectacular views of Japan Sea on Gono Line trains.
An enka singer Yuki Tokunaga comes to Akita again and travels on the Gono Line to visit tourist spots along the route. He enjoys eating fresh seafood bowls and takes a stroll around the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site. He witnesses the beautiful view of lake called "mysterious blue."

Akita Shinkansen Komachi, the bullet train of Akita, opened in 1997. Yuki Tokunaga, a famous enka singer and a train enthusiast, comes to Akita to celebrate its 25th anniversary. He visits the railway yard to learn about Komachi and experience the maintenance of it. Also, he travels by Komachi from Akita to Tokyo enjoying special bento. Let's explore the history and the attractions of Komachi with Mr. Tokunaga!

A light, breezy travel show with particular appeal for foodies, Hokkaido Travel Guide takes viewers around the natural beauty spots and gourmet dining establishments of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture. From hot springs bathing to outdoor adventures, each episode offers a new way to enjoy the island’s unique attractions and seasonal delights.

Perfect for anyone interested in travel, food, and Japanese culture, this adventure information series captures the best of Hokkaido’s leisure spots, covering hot spring resorts, traditional inns, destination dining, scenic driving routes, outdoor sports, and more.

Produced by Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. since 1997, this long-running series is ongoing, with about fifty new episodes being produced and aired every year.

Plunge deep into the post-COVID world of immersive cultural tourism with Immerse Yourself in Saga. This distinctive travel show introduces viewers to Saga Prefecture, known for its rich cultural heritage and gloriously scenic landscapes.

Designed to fully immerse visitors in the local atmosphere, all sorts of experiences are on offer. Highlights include a private tea ceremony led by a real tea master, and a magical illuminated night tour of the majestic Yutoku Inari Shrine, complete with an ancient “fox wedding” ritual where visitors can don fox masks and participate in the pageantry. With stops at beloved local eateries and historical sites, Immerse Yourself in Saga is the ultimate guide to exploring the wonders of Japan’s hidden gem, offering travelers a rich blend of tradition and modernity.

Currently in production by TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co., Ltd., this series is scheduled to start airing in November 2024.

A specially-made sauna truck drives through Kumamoto’s spectacular landscape in search of the ultimate sauna experience! Taka and Erica are looking to escape the stress of daily life, and what better way to do that in Japan than by taking a sauna! They will take to their sauna truck to find relaxation across Kumamoto prefecture, enjoying the beautiful nature around them while sampling the delicious food that Kumamoto has to offer!

A popular Australian female talent will visit the blessings of the volcano, and experience various activities, food culture, and hot springs, centering on the national park areas where some of the volcanos of Kyushu are located. The first episode is Oita, the second episode is Kumamoto, the third episode is Kagoshima, and the fourth episode is Nagasaki. We will introduce Kyushu as a dynamic and attractive place through four episodes.

A short series starring KUMAMON.

Kumamon is the new boss of a PR company in Kumamoto. Kumamon’s employees have various problems in their work and In their lives. Kumamon empathizes with their' troubles and solves them all!

While most people would kick off their Japan adventures in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka – let’s fast forward you to Japan’s most underrated OG gem: Niigata!
Nature-esk Insta-spots…tempting food, drink…
traditional culture… What is Sakeology?
all of this after a 2 hours train ride from Tokyo!

Your Japanese journey isn’t over.
It’s time to explore more of this hidden OG gem: Niigata!
From nature…to rice and…timeless traditions.
Let’s soak in art, nature and indulge on a Japanese foodie trail
that will satisfy anyone’s cravings.
Get ready to… to ENJOY NIIGATA’s KINGDOM

“Untouchable Tourism,” a travel company run by the comedy duo Untouchable, asks celebrity guests to plan a tour! This program delivers the ultimate tour, filled with gourmet food, beautiful views, and the guest's memories. Plus, they travel to spots based on the guest’s ideas to demonstrate the appeal of the local area.

Waka-chan and Fuku-chan are trying to make the best Sumo-style Hot Pot!

Waka-chan, who is an ex-grand champion of Sumo, and Fuku-chan, who is a famous comedian, are trying to make the best Chanko Nabe (Sumo style hot pot).
They go on a 120-kilometer motorbike trip to find local ingredients. Get excited about the secrets of the foods you thought you knew! At the final destination, they'll make Chanko hot pot for 100 people! If the locals say it's good, the mission is complete!!

*** available in English subtitles

“Made in Japan” is Japan’s pride. On the background, the uniqueness of Japan such as the craftsman commitment, the blessings of nature and the technology have a worldwide reputation.
In this program, reporters set off on a journey to discover the JAPAN PRIDE. They find the charm of Japanese products while interacting with the people associated with it.
Moreover, they stroll around the areas where the products were born and the surrounding tourist spots. A photographer takes pictures of the charm and introduces them. This is a travel program that features knowing Japanese charm through Japanese products.

This is a gourmet variety program in which a battle breaks out between a comedian Gori as “the Phantom thief GORI” versus “the Gourmet Detective Team”. Five female announcers are subordinates of GORI research and introduce the fancy gourmet dishes from their regions. They have looked for these dishes for over one year and they are filled with a lot of appealing specialties such as highest quality hotpot and amazing sweets.

The two parties fight a fierce battle in games concerning the prefecture Aichi in which the program is set!
Most exquisite gourmet food presented one after another.


ガレッジセール扮する謎の怪人ゴリ面相たちと、ゴリ面相に奪われたご当地グルメを取り返そうとするグルメ探偵団によるゲームありクイズありのバトルバラエティ！
第9回となる今回の舞台は「なごやめし」が全国区となったグルメタウン名古屋！
怪人ゴリ面相たちに奪われたご当地グルメを取り返すため集まったグルメ探偵団。名古屋出身いとうまい子さんをリーダーに、大和田伸也さん、岡田結実さん、銀シャリ・橋本直さんが激しいバトルに挑みます。
ゴリ面相の指令により各局の女子アナが集めた極上のグルメにも注目！
温泉が生んだ奇跡の豚肉「湯治豚」、唯一無二の味「あさはた蓮根」、幻の高級魚「クエ」、伝統のタレが決め手の「鰻豚」、彩り鮮やかな「加賀パフェ」・・・
これらの美食を味わえるのは勝負に勝ったチームのみ！
爆笑あり、真剣勝負あり、絶品ご当地グルメを賭けた激しいバトルの行方は？

This program is “Outdoor Document Variety” that camp beginners (MC: comedian OGIYAHAGI) have a pleasant experience with happy friends. Because it’s difficult for them to try camping by themselves, they invite some campers who have experience camping and try camping for one day which the guests will decide.
This program will also help you release your stress and let you sit back, relax, and enjoy your time.

「初心者の二人だけではキャンプは無理」ということで、キャンプ経験者のプレゼンキャンパーをゲストに迎え、そのゲストが考えた「1日のキャンププラン」をおぎやはぎに体験してもらいます。
完全なるOFFの気分で１日たっぷりと楽しむ様子をリアルにお届けする番組です。
近年、老若男女から注目を集めている「キャンプ」「アウトドア」
そんなキャンプやアウトドアをベースに大自然の中、オトナが童心に帰り「めいっぱい楽しむ」をコンセプトにした新番組『おぎやはぎの「ハピキャン」～キャンプはじめてみました～』

這個節目是露營初學者（MC：喜劇演員OGIYAHAGI）和快樂的朋友一起愉快體驗的“戶外文件綜藝”。因為他們很難自己嘗試露營，所以他們邀請了一些有露營經驗的露營者嘗試露營一天該計劃還將幫助您釋放壓力，讓您高枕無憂，享受時光。

Program catchphrase is "Meaningless Variety"!
This program is fictitiously set in Uesugi pump Ltd. Vice President Uesugi and manager Ohchi deal with various themes in Hokkaido.
For example, in the theme “Boogie woogie Oku no Hosomichi”, Uesugi and Ohchi play the part of Japanese famous poets “Basho Matsuo” and “Sora Kawai”. They travel around Hokkaido with writing a Haiku.
The first chapter is 600km travel on foot from Hakodate to Wakkanai. The second is 800km on foot from Okushiri to Nosappu.
The drama with the people who meet during the trip is so impression !

Food and travel show starring Mr. Rui Yoshid, a haiku poet and a nation widely known food writer. In each episode, Yoshida picks one area in Hokkaido and visit their taking HBC anchor person. His destination can be a small and remote town, as well as well-known populated city. Once he gets there, he walks and hangs around the place looking for something interesting, such as unique shops, manufacturers, local breweries, wineries, food stands, restaurants, bars, and taverns. What Yoshida intends in the show is not only having delicious dishes and drinks, but also interact with people who live there. The typical and symbolic scene is Yoahida has a toast or cheers involving those who happened to be there.

Viewers will enjoy watching hidden attractive spots and dishes all over Hokkaido that are not shown on guidebooks. In other words, this program is well made visual travel guidebook.

This “Nice Town Walks” is a continuous series following “Port Town Walks.” “Port Town” concluded with 13 episodes. New 17 episodes are made as “Nice Town,” and newer ones are going. Broadcasters may choose episodes from both lists.


■ Episode list
#1. Abashiri
#2. Niseko
#3. Furano
#4. Asahikawa
#5. Chitose
#6. Rumoi
#7. Otaru
#8. Teuri, Yagishiri, Haboro
#9. Atsuma
#10. Niki, Yoichi
#11. Tokachi
#12. Sapporo, S?sei River East
#13. Sapporo, Moiwa and Maruyama
#14. Abashiri in winter
#15. Hakodate
#16. Biratori
#17. Samani
#18. Assabu
#19. Otaru-Takashim
#20. Sapporo-Teine
#21. Sapporo-Atsubetsu
#22. Matsumae
#23. Sapporo-Takino
#24. Ishikari
#25. Abashiri, Fall

"Seotuchi Biyori" is the perfect TV show for your trip to Setouchi. You can see the beautiful scenery, modern art and traditional crafts. Experience the shrines, temples and local cuisines. You can even take a peek at the local communities and their fascinating cultures!

【Season 1】#1～#38
Setouchi Biyori first aired in July 2017 incorporating many beautiful photos taken by professional photographer Takamitsu Sakamoto. He traveled to and photographed many scenes of Okayama and Hiroshima, many of which were proudly presented on Setouchi Biyori.

【Season 2】#39～#65(on going)
Setouchi Biyori's second season started in April of 2018 and welcomed
You SAKAGUCHI as a host. He was awarded the Japan Ningenryoku ("Human Skill")
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in 2015.

In this program, you will re-discover the treasure of the region.
Celebrity guests search around a specific area of Okayama and
Kagawa with the theme of the treasure hunt!
Treasures, those are delicious local food, joyful spots, beauti ful
scenery, and the people full of humanity.
The variety program, re-discovering regional treasures, “Kinbaku”

Popular comedian“Udo-chan”loved by people of all ages, goes on a carefree trip and encounters beautiful sceneries, local foods and local people.　Udo-chan sheds a different light on even the most well-known tourist spots and brings a fresh perspective! The show delivers the charms of various places in Japan that the guidebooks do not mention.
At this time, he goes on a trip with an actor, scriptwriter and director “Gitan Otsuru” and a young actress “Rika Adachi”. They are heading to “Iga Ueno, Mie” which is a famous as Ninja town. They also visit a “Ninja Museum” and experience a Ninja performance. After they visit “Iga Ueno Castle”, they also go to a tea house that has a welcoming Ninja cat, etc.

俳優・小説家・映画監督と幅広く活動する、大鶴義丹さんとバラエティーで引っ張りだこの足立梨花さんをゲストに迎え、冬の伊賀上野を自由気ままな三人旅♪ 伊賀鉄道「上野市駅」からスタートし、「伊賀流忍者博物館」を訪れた3人！実際の忍者屋敷の狭い入り口を入ると、いたる所にカラクリが仕掛けられています！「伊賀上野城」、人気者の忍者ネコがお出迎えしてくれるお茶屋さん！さらには手作りのエールビールをいただける「エール工房 de 伊賀」へ！翻弄されながらも楽しい伊賀上野の旅に大満足の三人衆でした♪