Is Cycle Around Japan coming back?
Cycle Around Japan (2014–present) — travel on NHK World
The answer: Currently airing — last episode May 23, 2026.
13seasons
101episodes
About Cycle Around Japan
Cycle Around Japan is currently between seasons on NHK World. The show last aired an episode on April 18, 2026, and there is no confirmed return date at this time.
The series is a travel documentary that explores different regions of Japan, offering viewers insights and useful tips for enjoying bike adventures across the country. It premiered in 2014 and has since provided a consistent look at Japan’s diverse landscapes and cultural highlights.
Each episode has a runtime of approximately 53 minutes, focusing on the scenic and cultural experiences encountered during the journey.
Cycle Around Japan episode schedule
101 aired
Aired · 101
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Oita - Warming Body and Soul |
| 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 |
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| August 12, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Southern Nagano - Exploring Its Hidden Valleys |
| 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 |