Is Cycle Around Japan coming back?
Cycle Around Japan (2014–present) — travel on NHK World
The answer: Currently airing — last episode April 18, 2026.
13seasons
100episodes
About Cycle Around Japan
Cycle Around Japan proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike.
Cycle Around Japan episode schedule
100 aired
Aired · 100
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Okayama - Charming Rustic Warmth |
| February 21, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Beginners' Rides |
| January 24, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Goto Islands - Chain of Hospitality |
| December 27, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Noto – A Resilient Peninsula |
| November 22, 2025 | S2025·E10 | CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN - Into the Future, Together |
| October 18, 2025 | S2025·E9 | CYCLE AROUND TAIWAN - A World of Indigenous Wonders |
| September 20, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Colorful Cultural Charms |
| August 23, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Osaka - Boundless Passion for Life |
| July 19, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Izumo Highway – A Road That Builds Bonds |
| June 21, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Kumamoto - Blessings of Ancestry and Nature |
| May 24, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Japan's Northern Alps - Life-Giving Mountains |
| March 15, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Yamaguchi - Where Kindness is King |
| February 15, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Ibaraki - Passion for Tradition |
| January 18, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Shiga - From Lake to Mountains |
| December 21, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Niigata - An Older, Simpler Way of Life |
| October 19, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Best of the Best - Our Most Scenic Rides |
| September 21, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Shizuoka - Energy of the Forest |
| September 14, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Yatsugatake - Riding High |
| August 3, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Hokkaido - Crossing the Summer Plains |
| July 20, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Aomori - Cold Winds, Warm Hearts |
| June 14, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile |
| May 17, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Kiso Three Rivers - Going with the Flow |
| March 16, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Awajishima and Ieshima - An Island Journey |
| February 17, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Sanriku - A Coast Reborn |
| January 13, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Yamagata - Seeking the Flavors of Autumn |
| December 16, 2023 | S2023·E10 | Nagasaki - Freedom to Enjoy Life |
| November 10, 2023 | S2023·E9 | Kochi: Land of Rivers |
| October 14, 2023 | S2023·E8 | Fukuoka - Always Thinking Ahead |
| September 16, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Sado - Island of Hidden Treasures |
| August 12, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Southern Nagano - Exploring Its Hidden Valleys |
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| June 10, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Tochigi - The Cycle of Life |
| April 15, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Okinawa - A Unique Island Culture |
| March 11, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Tokyo's Islands Niijima and Hachijojima |
| February 11, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Akita - The Wisdom of Nature |
| January 14, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The Nagasaki Kaido - Japan's Sugar Road |
| December 10, 2022 | S2022·E11 | The Old Hokuriku Kaido - Exploring a Forgotten Highway |
| October 8, 2022 | S2022·E10 | Fukushima - Taking Life Day by Day |
| September 9, 2022 | S2022·E9 | Into the Kyoto Countryside |
| August 13, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Okayama - Sunshine and Smiles |
| July 8, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Fukui - The Strength to Succeed |
| June 11, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Gunma - An Unstoppable Energy |
| May 14, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Tokushima - Where Teamwork Runs Deep |
| March 12, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Mie - A Cultural Crossroads |
| February 12, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Tokyo to Chiba - Finding Art Along the Way |
| January 14, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Selfie Ride in Iwate - A Home Away from Home |
| January 8, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Saitama Traditions - Tokyo's Scenic Neighbor |
| December 11, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Kanagawa Selfie Ride |
| March 12, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Hiroshima - Going it Alone |
| February 12, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Nagano - Life in the Mountains |
| December 11, 2020 | S2020·E11 | Cycle Bingo: Tokyo |
| November 14, 2020 | S2020·E10 | A Deeper Side to Tokyo |
| October 10, 2020 | S2020·E9 | Overcoming Adversity |
| September 12, 2020 | S2020·E8 | The Road Goes On |
| July 11, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Kagawa - The Pursuit of Excellence |
| June 13, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Memories from the Road - Spirit of the North |
| June 6, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Memories from the Road - Life on the Islands |
| April 11, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature |
| March 14, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Ibaraki - Where Family Matters |
| February 7, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Nara - Discovering Ancient Ways |
| January 10, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Tottori: Grit and Grace |
| December 13, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Hyogo - A Legacy for the Future |
| November 9, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Miyagi - An Unshaken Spirit |
| October 12, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Niigata - The Deep Green of Summer |
| September 14, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Oki Islands - A Legacy of Pride |
| July 13, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Oita - Land of Plenty |
| June 15, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Yamagata - Call of The Wild |
| May 11, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Gifu - The Joys of Mountain Life |
| March 30, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Fuji and the Highlands - A Winter Ride |
| March 9, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Kagoshima - Legacy of Determination |
| January 12, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Miyako Islands - Riding the Ocean Breeze |
| December 8, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Aizu - A Tapestry of Tradition |
| November 10, 2018 | S2018·E9 | Hokkaido - Boundless Horizons |
| October 13, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Kochi - Beneath Blue Skies |
| September 15, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Mie - A Summer Dream |
| June 9, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Aomori - A Spirit of Fortitude |
| May 12, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Shimane - Land of Legends |
| April 14, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Aichi - Heartland of Japan's Craft Traditions |
| March 10, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Miyazaki - Through a Sunlit Land |
| February 10, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Shimanami - Life on the Islands |
| January 13, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Shizuoka - A Ride through History |
| December 2, 2017 | S2017·E8 | Wakayama Journey through a Sacred Landscape |
| October 14, 2017 | S2017·E7 | An Autumn Ride through Yamaguchi |
| September 30, 2017 | S2017·E6 | Southern Hokkaido - A Perfect Summer Ride |
| August 19, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Nagano - Life Deep in the Mountains |
| June 10, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Akita - Discovering the Traditions of the North |
| May 13, 2017 | S2017·E3 | From Sea to Mountains, Spring in Ehime |
| April 8, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Kumamoto - Discovering a Land of Volcanoes |
| February 25, 2017 | S2017·E1 | From Tokyo to Izu-Oshima |
| November 19, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Autumn: Riding with the Wind in Toyama |
| November 6, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Okinawa: The Tropical Yaeyama Islands |
| September 11, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Summer: The Coast and Mountains of Iwate |
| May 21, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Spring: A Journey through Boso Peninsula |
| March 5, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Winter: The Southern Island of Amami-Oshima |
| November 21, 2015 | S2015·E4 | Autumn: Amidst Mother Nature in Hokkaido |
| August 15, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Summer: A Nagasaki Pilgrimage |
| May 23, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Spring in the Noto Peninsula |
| March 1, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Winter: To Lake Biwa and Kyoto |
| December 7, 2014 | S2014·E3 | Autumn: World Heritage Sites - Tomioka to Nikko |
| September 7, 2014 | S2014·E2 | Summer: A Journey Across Hokkaido |
| June 8, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Spring: Through Izu to Mt. Fuji |