James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
Where to watch
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Amazon Prime Video
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- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes aired
- 15
- Latest aired
- S03E01
- Total runtime
- 12h 42min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 January 2020 6 episodes
- the show was away for 2 years and 6 months
- Season 2 July 2022 6 episodes
- Season 3 January 2024 3 episodes
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S03E01 John
January 5 · 49min find the promo
Show synopsis
James' epic journey starts in Mumbai with one of India's top comics. After meeting a Bollywood legend, James heads to Udaipur to fly kites before the wild and colourful celebrations of Holi, one of the Hindu calendar's greatest festivals.
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S03E02 A Bit Like Glasgow
January 5 · 51min find the promo
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James finds himself in the capital Delhi, where the heavens open and all the street food is fried. Then it's time to tackle some Indian icons: cricket, trains, and the Taj Mahal, before the majestic Varanasi and the mighty River Ganges.
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S03E03 Calamari
January 5 · 53min find the promo
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In the Himalayas, James experiences Buddhism, tea, and heavy metal. Then to Kolkata, for his big break in Tollywood. And finally, on the mangrove islands of the Sundarbans, James braves bees and tigers to greet a very special new arrival.