Japan from Above

Watch Japan from Above

  • 2018
  • 1 Season
  • 8.2  (46)

This stunning 4K aerial journey takes us across Japan's four main islands, unraveling both its ancient and modern history and unique culture. From bustling metropolises more densely populated than any other on earth to hidden shrines at the edge of the map, from sacred gardens and lost temples to towns devastated by disaster, join us on an epic voyage across the land of the rising sun.

Japan from Above
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Islands Of Japan
2. Islands Of Japan
June 4, 2018
The second leg of the aerial journey starts with the Yaeyama Islands, the most southwestern and geographically remote point of Japan. We follow the chain of the Ryukyu Islands towards Okinawa before exploring the history of Hiroshima. Next, we visit the distinct Kansai region, home to the major cities of Osaka and Kobe. Finally we cross the Tsugaru straights to Hokkaido island.
Tokyo And Beyond
1. Tokyo And Beyond
May 31, 2018
In the first episode of the whistle-stop aerial journey across Japan, we visit Tokyo, the largest city in the world. Next we see the cities of Shimoda, Nagasaki, and the old castle town of Kanazawa. After that, we learn more about Japan's unique geography with visits to the Oki Islands and Toyako.
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This stunning 4K aerial journey takes us across Japan's four main islands, unraveling both its ancient and modern history and unique culture. From bustling metropolises more densely populated than any other on earth to hidden shrines at the edge of the map, from sacred gardens and lost temples to towns devastated by disaster, join us on an epic voyage across the land of the rising sun.

  • Premiere Date
    May 31, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (46)