Journeys in Japan - Season 16 - Eps 8: Hokkaido Sapporo: Sensing the City through its Architecture

2025-04-0128 min⭐ 9/10

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Liambasi visits a dairy farming research site with American design influences, a red-brick beer brewery, and Hokkaido's first TV tower. This time on Journeys in Japan, we glimpse this fascinating city through its architecture.

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About Journeys in Japan

Journeys in Japan

Title: Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Last Air Date: 2025-04-15

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 16

Total Episodes: 526

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK

Synopsis

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Cast

Bill Sullivan

Bill Sullivan

Self - Narrator (voice)

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