Is J-Trip Plan coming back?
J-Trip Plan (2016–2020) — travel on NHK World
The answer: Concluded March 16, 2020.
5seasons
92episodes
About J-Trip Plan
J-Trip Plan ended on March 16, 2020, on NHK World. The show concluded after its fifth season, which aired in 2020. It is no longer in production or scheduled to return.
J-Trip Plan was a travel series that provided viewers with practical information and local advice on exploring Japan. The program aimed to help tourists discover destinations, attractions, and cultural experiences across the country, often featuring tips, photos of food, scenery, and festivals.
The show starred hosts Thane Camus and Amy Ota. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
J-Trip Plan episode schedule
92 aired
Aired · 92
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Kyoto Away from the Crowds |
| March 2, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Okinawa's Adventure Island & A Town Painted Red |
| February 3, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Industrial Tourism & The Northern Alps |
| January 13, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Dive Deep into Yamanaka Onsen & Goshuin Temple and Shrine Seals |
| December 16, 2019 | S2019·E22 | The Samurai Town of 10,000 Cranes & The Secrets within Japanese Gardens |
| December 2, 2019 | S2019·E21 | The Expert Way to Travel Japan |
| November 18, 2019 | S2019·E20 | An Architecture & Infrastructure Tour through Japan |
| November 4, 2019 | S2019·E19 | A Quaint, Stylish Pottery Town & Edo-Period Pop Art |
| October 21, 2019 | S2019·E18 | Museums with a Difference |
| October 7, 2019 | S2019·E17 | Aqua Tourism in Shimane & A Cliffhanging, Spiritual Temple |
| September 2, 2019 | S2019·E16 | The Michinoku Coastal Trail & A Big Balloon Festival |
| August 5, 2019 | S2019·E15 | A Fun Day at a Long Sandy Beach & The Leading Town of Plastic Model Culture |
| July 15, 2019 | S2019·E14 | An Island Connection in Okinawa & Stunning Beach Scenery |
| July 1, 2019 | S2019·E13 | Open Fields of Artworks & Thrilling Suspended Bridges |
| June 17, 2019 | S2019·E12 | 1-Day Apprentice in a Wood Carving Village & Brushes that Delight the World |
| June 3, 2019 | S2019·E11 | Deep in Osaka - A Quirky Town |
| May 20, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Dancing for the Deities & A Buddhist Retreat |
| May 6, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Museums for All Tastes |
| April 15, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Exploration for Black Gold & The World Heritage "Church of the Sea" |
| April 1, 2019 | S2019·E7 | The Wonder of Carved & Natural Rocky Formations |
| March 18, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Winter Wonderland Tourism |
| March 4, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Cool and Novel Things to Do in Japan |
| February 18, 2019 | S2019·E4 | A Remote Mountain Village in Kyushu & The Dolls Festival in a Canal Town |
| February 4, 2019 | S2019·E3 | Earthquake Rehabilitation and Preparedness & Bag Making for the World |
| January 21, 2019 | S2019·E2 | A Stay in a Thatch-Roofed Mountain Village & Roadside Rest Stops |
| January 7, 2019 | S2019·E1 | The Crinkly World of Tie-Dyeing & Women's Fascination with Swords |
| December 17, 2018 | S2018·E24 | Fukushima Then & Now, the Samurai Spirit |
| December 3, 2018 | S2018·E23 | A 360 View of the Seas in Shikoku & Reflections on Mt. Fuji |
| November 19, 2018 | S2018·E22 | Deep in the Forested Mountains of Nagano |
| November 5, 2018 | S2018·E21 | Huge Ruins North of Himeji & Horsing Around in the Iwate Countryside |
Show 62 earlier episodes
| October 22, 2018 | S2018·E20 | Caving Adventures in Western Japan |
| October 15, 2018 | S2018·E19 | Museum Hopping around Japan |
| September 17, 2018 | S2018·E18 | A Stunning Volcano Close Up & Akita Dogs |
| September 3, 2018 | S2018·E17 | Mountain Asceticism in Nara and Yamagata & Tokyo Bay's Only Uninhabited Island |
| August 20, 2018 | S2018·E16 | The Search for the Sound of the Soul & Boisterous Pro-Wrestling Entertainment |
| August 6, 2018 | S2018·E15 | Viewer Special: Just around the Corner in Kyoto |
| July 16, 2018 | S2018·E14 | The Age-Old Beauty of a Castle Town & The Deep World of Origami |
| July 2, 2018 | S2018·E13 | The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage from Ise & A Delicious Array of Seaweed |
| June 18, 2018 | S2018·E12 | World-class Tools, Knives and Metal Ware & A Stunning Coastline of Chalk |
| June 4, 2018 | S2018·E11 | Outdoor Adventures on a Pristine River & A Museum Dedicated to a Kimono Master |
| May 28, 2018 | S2018·E10 | A Denim-Colored Town & Fruit Galore All-Year Round |
| May 14, 2018 | S2018·E9 | A True Rural Experience in Tottori & The World of Yokai in Anime |
| April 16, 2018 | S2018·E8 | The Intricacy and Allure of Woodcraft & A Jazz Festival in Osaka |
| April 2, 2018 | S2018·E7 | The Castle Town of Osaka & Treasure Hunting for Antiques |
| March 19, 2018 | S2018·E6 | A Mountainous Pilgrimage of Stone Buddhist Statues & A Town Draped in Curtains |
| March 5, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Winter Delicacies of the Northeastern Seas & Hiking a Steep Mountain between Osaka and Nara |
| February 19, 2018 | S2018·E4 | From Mt. Fuji to the Deep Sea & The Joys of Miso |
| February 5, 2018 | S2018·E3 | The Hidden History of a Port Town & Thrilling Rock Climbing |
| January 22, 2018 | S2018·E2 | A Mystical Land of Myths & Getting around Japan |
| January 8, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Then and Now by Nostalgic Train & An Early Bird Guide to Kyoto |
| December 18, 2017 | S2017·E24 | The Prestige of Roof Tiles & A Bizarre Festival of Prosperity |
| December 4, 2017 | S2017·E23 | The Wonderful World of Sushi |
| November 20, 2017 | S2017·E22 | A Tale of Two Cities across a Strait & The Shikoku Pilgrimage |
| November 6, 2017 | S2017·E21 | In Touch with Nature in Okinawa's South |
| October 16, 2017 | S2017·E20 | Lucky, Zen Daruma Dolls & The Fun of Stand Bars |
| October 2, 2017 | S2017·E19 | Adventures on the Island of Gold & A Parade of Tradition and History |
| September 18, 2017 | S2017·E18 | Hokkaido: Ride the Expansive Marshes & Fly High in a Balloon |
| September 11, 2017 | S2017·E17 | Exquisite Kishu Lacquerware & The Energetic Kishiwada Danjiri Festival |
| August 21, 2017 | S2017·E16 | Old Mountain Highways and Post Towns & Kyoto Horror Fun |
| August 7, 2017 | S2017·E15 | A Village of Boathouses in Kyoto Pref. & Panorama Hunting by Bike |
| July 17, 2017 | S2017·E14 | Master Carpentry and Adventure in Hida & Customized Bento |
| July 3, 2017 | S2017·E13 | A Ceramic Town near Chubu International Airport & Supermarket Shopping |
| June 19, 2017 | S2017·E12 | An Ancient Capital of Gold & Fun Scenes in Downtown Osaka |
| June 5, 2017 | S2017·E11 | The Must-See Sights surrounding Himeji Castle & Scenes from the Shinkansen Window |
| May 17, 2017 | S2017·E10 | Ghost Stories of Old & A Pilgrimage through Sacred Forests |
| May 1, 2017 | S2017·E9 | Island Hopping in Japan's Mediterranean |
| April 17, 2017 | S2017·E8 | Exploring near Kansai Airport & Treasure Hunting at 100-yen Shops |
| April 3, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Visit the Home of Luxurious Silk Kimono Fabrics & Hike an Old Road to Kyoto |
| March 20, 2017 | S2017·E6 | The Ceramic Tanuki Statues of Shigaraki, Shiga Pref. & Ekiben Train Bento |
| March 6, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Traveling the Pacific Coast of Kochi Pref. & Cultural Museums |
| February 20, 2017 | S2017·E4 | A 3-Day Trip around Tokyo's Neighboring Prefectures |
| February 6, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Niseko, a Winter Leisure Hotspot & Kumamoto Pref.'s Rice Capital, Yamaga |
| January 16, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Winter Wonderland & The Handicrafts of Echizen, Fukui Pref. |
| January 2, 2017 | S2017·E1 | New Year Fare & Shizuoka, The City of The Great Shogun Ieyasu |
| December 19, 2016 | S2016·E18 | Facing the Namahage in Oga, Akita Pref. & New Year's in Japan |
| December 5, 2016 | S2016·E17 | Enjoying Hearty Ramen |
| November 21, 2016 | S2016·E16 | Local Morning Markets & Traditional Paper Making in Fukuoka Pref. |
| November 7, 2016 | S2016·E15 | New Chitose Airport to Charming Otaru & A Trip to Izu, Shizuoka Pref., in Fall |
| October 24, 2016 | S2016·E14 | The Seas and Culture of Okinawa & The Search for Miyamoto Musashi |
| October 3, 2016 | S2016·E13 | The Hot Springs of Kyushu & Country Life in Tottori Prefecture |
| September 19, 2016 | S2016·E12 | Japan's Great Outdoors & Discovering Ehime's "Machu Picchu" |
| September 5, 2016 | S2016·E11 | The Tastes of Fall & A Soy-Sauce Tour in Wakayama Prefecture |
| August 15, 2016 | S2016·E10 | The Ninja of Iga, Mie Prefecture & Good Luck Charms |
| August 1, 2016 | S2016·E9 | Takaoka, the City of Kawaii in Toyama Prefecture & Summer Fireworks |
| July 18, 2016 | S2016·E8 | Summer Waterfront Retreats & The Gardens of Hokkaido |
| July 4, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Summer Festivals & The Goldfish of Nara |
| June 20, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Japan in the Summer Rain & Cute Tohoku Kokeshi Dolls |
| May 23, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Mystical Spots around Japan & Delicacies of Ise-Shima |
| May 16, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Cheap, Popular, Local Dishes & Nearby Narita Airport, The Gateway to Japan |
| May 2, 2016 | S2016·E3 | May Festivals & Experiencing Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima Style |
| April 18, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Your Stunning Scenes of Japan & An Industrial Nightscape outside Osaka |
| April 4, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Cherry Blossom Scenery & Cycling Ehime's Islands on a Rental |
