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On the Wings (2022–present) — travel on NHK World
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.
On the Wings episode schedule
14 aired
Aired · 14
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | S2026·E14 | Oshima to Hachijojima Airport |
| January 1, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Noto Airport |
| November 23, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Osaka to Haneda Airport |
| June 15, 2025 | S2025·E2 | New Ishigaki to Hateruma Airport |
| February 12, 2025 | S2025·E1 | #10 Fukuoka to Amakusa Airport |
| November 20, 2024 | S2024·E4 | #09 Sapporo to Nakashibetsu Airport |
| June 10, 2024 | S2024·E3 | #08 Chofu to Miyakejima Airport |
| March 6, 2024 | S2024·E2 | #07 Osaka to Aomori Airport |
| February 14, 2024 | S2024·E1 | #06 Narita to Kumamoto Airport |
| November 8, 2023 | S2023·E3 | #05 Shizuoka to Izumo Airport |
| July 26, 2023 | S2023·E2 | #04 Kagoshima to Amami Airport |
| March 29, 2023 | S2023·E1 | #03 Fukuoka Airport |
| November 30, 2022 | S2022·E2 | #02 New Chitose Airport |
| July 13, 2022 | S2022·E1 | #01 New Ishigaki Airport |
