Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Great Japanese Railway Journeys
First Air Date	April 13, 2026
Last Air Date	April 21, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	15
Episode Runtime	29min
Language	English, Japanese
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	Fremantle
Networks	BBC Two

S01E15

Lake Shikotsu to Otaru

Michael explores the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.

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