Is Small Journeys coming back?
Small Journeys (2023–present) on NHK World
About Small Journeys
Small Journeys is currently between seasons. The show last aired an episode on June 21, 2025, and there is no confirmed return date. It is not known when the next installment will be released, but viewers can look forward to new episodes in the future.
Small Journeys was a documentary series that premiered on September 25, 2023, on NHK World. The series featured a single reporter exploring various locations across Japan, showcasing scenic landscapes and local customs. Each episode provided an individual perspective on a different part of the country, highlighting the unique aspects of Japanese culture and scenery.
The show had a runtime of 25 minutes per episode and covered multiple seasons, including ones that aired in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Small Journeys episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Life with the Giant Snake - Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture - |
| March 23, 2025 | S2025·E1 | A World of Tiny Blossoms―Mt. Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| November 8, 2024 | S2024·E3 | The Eternally Untainted Sea―Kotaniishi, Hokkaido Prefecture |
| September 7, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Odaishi-San Bringing People Together―Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture |
| February 18, 2024 | S2024·E1 | A Future with the Century-Old Railway―Choshi, Chiba Prefecture |
| November 11, 2023 | S2023·E2 | The Treasured Red of Benibana Flowers―Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture |
| September 25, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Pristine Streams of the Village—Kawauchi, Fukushima Prefecture |