100 Sights of Ancient Cities

新ふるさと百景

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  • History
  • Nature
  • Art

24 min.

100 Sights of Ancient Cities

100 Sights of Ancient Cities

100 Sights of Ancient Cities

Facing Sea of Japan to the north and having Chugoku Mountains to the south, San-in region is located in the western part of Japan. People have been living here and creating events, entertainment and a wisdom of everyday life that are very distinctive of San-in region for many generations since the ancient time. These are valuable assets, which are inherited by our Japanese ancestors.

“100 Sights of Ancient Cities” is a TV series handing down to next generation the inheritance of our ancestors such as precious traditional events, entertainment, crafts and wisdom of everyday life.
You can enjoy traditional Japanese culture and life in Japan.

*** 43 episodes are available in English subtitles as of October, 2020.
100 Sights of Ancient Cities

100 Sights of Ancient Cities

100 Sights of Ancient Cities

Facing Sea of Japan to the north and having Chugoku Mountains to the south, San-in region is located in the western part of Japan. People have been living here and creating events, entertainment and a wisdom of everyday life that are very distinctive of San-in region for many generations since the ancient time. These are valuable assets, which are inherited by our Japanese ancestors.

“100 Sights of Ancient Cities” is a TV series handing down to next generation the inheritance of our ancestors such as precious traditional events, entertainment, crafts and wisdom of everyday life.
You can enjoy traditional Japanese culture and life in Japan.

*** 43 episodes are available in English subtitles as of October, 2020.

Production Year

2011

  • Sports
  • Medical/Health

  • Sports
  • Medical/Health

PONY Teacher

ポニー先生の夢

Children call him “PONY Teacher”!!
His name is Junichiro Okawa, who is an elementary school teacher in Tottori city. He started Equestrian when he was in university. Since then, he has been devoting himself to hold activities letting children interact with pony at his workplace.
We can say, he sp...

  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue

  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue

San'in Chanko Motorbike Trip

山陰ちゃんこバイク旅

Waka-chan and Fuku-chan are trying to make the best Sumo-style Hot Pot!

Waka-chan, who is an ex-grand champion of Sumo, and Fuku-chan, who is a famous comedian, are trying to make the best Chanko Nabe (Sumo style hot pot).
They go on a 120-kilometer motorbike trip to find local ingredients. Get...

  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Comedy
  • Travelogue

  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Comedy
  • Travelogue

Taste of the key gourmet in San-in region

山陰!とことこ日和

Japanese famous comedian, Mr. Doronzu Ishimoto visits places in Tottori and Shimane Prefecture, interacting with locals and enjoying having delicious foods! On each episode, he draws a card saying the theme of the trip, and goes on an unplanned trip! It is a travel guide in which you'll be able to e...

  • Entertainment
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue

  • Entertainment
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue

The Journey of Noodle Road

山陰横断!麺ロードの旅

On the hunt for noodle dishes, we will walk 350 km across the entire San’in Region, following Route 9 from Tsuwano in Shimane Prefecture to Iwami in Tottori Prefecture.
We will show you delicious noodles such as ramen, udon, soba and pasta on each episode. A journey (full) of encounters with heart-...

  • History
  • Art

  • History
  • Art

The Mysterious Japanese Sword

古伯耆 神秘の日本刀

Japanese swords have been held by the great military leaders of Japan. It was a symbol of power.
It is said that Japanese swords with beautiful curves were born in Hoki country (currently Tottori prefecture) during the Heian Period (794-1185). At the time, a swordsmith named "Yasutsuna" was said to...

  • Food/Cooking

  • Food/Cooking

Wild Taiyaki

守れ!うちの天然たい焼き

Have you heard of a Japanese dessert, Taiyaki?
Taiyaki (literally "grilled sea bream" - seabream is supposed to bring happiness), is a small waffle-like cake filled with a sweet red bean paste. It is said that there are “wild” Taiyaki and “farmed” Taiyaki. When making regular Taiyaki, the pan used...