Great Japanese Railway Journeys

2026 • 1 Season

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

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Lake Shikotsu to Otaru

S01 E15 • Friday, May 1, 2026 • May 1

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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