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Is On the Wings coming back?

On the Wings (2022–present) — travel on NHK World

The answer: Between seasons — last episode January 1, 2026, no return date announced yet.
On the Wings poster
Genre
Travel
Network / streamer
NHK World
Premiered
July 13, 2022
Runtime
~15 min per episode
5seasons

About On the Wings

On the Wings is currently between seasons. The show last aired its episode on January 1, 2026, and has not announced a return date. It is a travel series that explores various locations across Japan, showcasing the country's scenic beauty from the skies and on the ground.

The series, which premiered in July 2022, took viewers on journeys through the skies over Japan. Each episode featured flights to airports nationwide, offering breathtaking views from airplane windows and highlighting seasonal landscapes such as the southern coral reefs, autumn foliage, Mt. Fuji at sunset, and cityscapes. Upon landing, local airport staff introduced viewers to popular attractions, local cuisine, and the jobs of pilots and cabin crew.

The show has a runtime of 15 minutes per episode and has aired five seasons from 2022 to 2026 on NHK World.