Travel
Station:
NHK World (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-04-04
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This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
There is no Next Episode of Seasoning the Seasons planned.
S2026E1 - Happy Snack Time
Eating together and making conversation, snack time connects people. For those living away from home, hometown tastes bring back nostalgia in just one bite. Anybody of any age is happy when sharing snacks together. In this episode, it's snack time all over Japan.
Air Date: 04 Jan 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E2 - The Steep Paths of Naha: Nostalgia and Community
Naha, in Okinawa, is a hilly city. At the top of one prominent hill is Shuri Castle, which hosted the royal court of the Ryukyu Islands for 450 years. Naha, the center of Ryukyu culture, grew around the royal court. The steep paths linking the castle on the hill to the city below have always been part of community life.
Air Date: 08 Feb 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E3 - Minamiaso: Railway Through a Volcano
The Minamiaso Railway runs inside one of the world's largest calderas of Mount Aso, an active volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture. The area along this railway line is blessed with abundant water. The railway suffered significant damage by the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016, but in 2023 resumed full-line operations. We take a ride on the Minamiaso Railway, which links today's energy to tomorrow together with the unique people living along the line.
Air Date: 15 Mar 2026 22:00 (CDT)