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Season 1 – James May: Our Man in Japan

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The journalist and his crew travel by land, sea and air to explore Japan.
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James May: Our Man in Japan — Season 1

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Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 11/09/2024
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James May: Our Man In Japan breathes life into his career away from cars in a fascinating Amazon docuseries as James travels around Japan. Go to Full Review
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Frans B @FransB Oct 1 Marvelous! James May discovers some pretty mind blowing Japan facts, culture, manners and of course, embarrassments. Very well done See more ALL- C Aug 25 Genuinely one of my favourite TV shows ever. The nuance of a presenter like James May as he guides us through a foreign environment is invaluable. So entertaining! See more Estrella86 Feb 15 I love seeing May's travel adventures. He brings out a lot of cultural activities that you may not see in other shows, and he brings his usual personality and self deprecating humor. I wish he would do more of the travel shows. My favorite part specifically for Japan, was when they made him his own train jingle. See more Seán D 09/13/2024 Fun and silly show that acts the maggot but also tries to add in a little travel experience. Poignant exploration at times, other times plain fun. See more Michele I 01/07/2023 This show is so wonderful. James May is funny but not in a slapstick way. He's a gearhead that's articulate and cultured. It's so cool to learn more about him. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Go! James begins his journey at Cape Soya, the northernmost tip of Japan on the island of Hokkaido. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Cabbage Roll James visits the northern region of Tohoku, where he engages in a robot duel, bathes in a natural hot pool and goes to a music concert; James meets a pioneer who has returned to the deserted town of Namie before boarding a luxurious train to Tokyo. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Deodorant Attempting to say "Sensai," James accidentally calls his Japanese teacher "deodorant." Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Hey Bim! James travels from Tokyo to the ancient capital of Kyoto, where a robot guide shows him its temples and shrines; James joins a biker gang for a spin around Mount Fuji; he is entertained by a Geisha who treats him to a traditional tea ceremony. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Peach Boy James arrives by speedboat in Osaka, where he has a go at pachinko and blows his winnings on octopus balls and Kobe beef; James and his guide perform jokes to a comedy audience; James visits a sumo wrestling stable and the Itsukushima Shrine. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 3, 2020 Pickled Plum James begins the final leg of his journey on the island of Shikoku, where he cycles across a series of suspension bridges; James tries his hand at Zen archery, gets buried in hot sand and visits a deserted village filled with scarecrows. Details
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Season Info

Director
Tom Whitter
Executive Producer
James May
Screenwriter
James May
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Documentary, Travel
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2020