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.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.02.
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6 episodes • 2020Avg: 8.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go! | Jan 3, 2020 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Cabbage Roll | Jan 3, 2020 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Deodorant | Jan 3, 2020 | 8.1 |
| 4 | Hey Bim! | Jan 3, 2020 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Peach Boy | Jan 3, 2020 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Pickled Plum | Jan 3, 2020 | 8.5 |
6 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | God's Apology | Jul 15, 2022 | 7.2 |
| 2 | House of Pain | Jul 15, 2022 | 6.8 |
| 3 | Dark Matter | Jul 15, 2022 | 7.4 |
| 4 | Really, Really Nice Cheese | Jul 15, 2022 | 7.2 |
| 5 | Hey Pesto | Jul 15, 2022 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Bye, Bim | Jul 15, 2022 | 7.0 |
3 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.0Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John | Jan 5, 2024 | 7.0 |
| 2 | A Bit Like Glasgow | Jan 5, 2024 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Calamari | Jan 5, 2024 | 7.0 |
