Is The Perfect 2-Hour Guide coming back?
The Perfect 2-Hour Guide (2023–present) on NHK World
The answer: Between seasons — last episode June 28, 2026, no return date announced yet.
4seasons
9episodes
About The Perfect 2-Hour Guide
The Perfect 2-Hour Guide's return is unconfirmed. The show’s most recent episode aired on November 29, 2025, and there is no scheduled new season or episode at this time.
The series is a travel documentary that premiered on November 23, 2023, on NHK World. It was a program that offered viewers a condensed, two-hour exploration of Japan’s iconic sights. The show aimed to provide an immersive experience for travelers and dreamers, capturing the essence of Japan’s culture and scenery in a brief format.
The runtime for each episode was approximately 50 minutes.
The Perfect 2-Hour Guide episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Hiraizumi, Iwate |
| April 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo |
| November 29, 2025 | S2025·E3 | National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo |
| June 22, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Enoshima Island, Kanagawa |
| May 31, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Izumo Oyashiro Shrine, Shimane |
| August 25, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Sensoji Temple, Tokyo |
| May 4, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Todaiji Temple, Nara |
| April 7, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto |
| November 23, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Arashiyama, Kyoto |
