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About The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The World Heritage Sites in Japan is currently between seasons. The show last aired its sixth episode of the 2025 season on March 20, 2026, on NHK World. There is no confirmed date for the next episode or season at this time.
This documentary series explores Japan's natural landscapes and historic architecture, offering viewers insights into centuries of cultural development and the beauty of the country's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Premiering in 2023, the series highlights various locations that showcase Japan's rich history and natural environment through detailed visuals and informative narration.
Each episode has a runtime of approximately 15 minutes, providing concise yet informative content about Japan's cultural treasures and natural wonders.
The World Heritage Sites in Japan episode schedule
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| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | S2025·E6 | The Beauty and Beliefs of the Shinto Shrine on the Sea: Itsukushima Shrine |
| March 20, 2026 | S2025·E5 | Blending Beauty and Battle Defense: Himeji Castle |
| March 20, 2026 | S2025·E4 | A Testimony of 10,000 Years of Pre-Agricultural Sedentary Life: The Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan |
| May 25, 2025 | S2025·E3 | 250 Years of Faithful Prayer: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region |
| May 18, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Preserved from Time Immemorial to the Present - Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan - |
| May 12, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Mt. Fuji: Sacred Peak and Focus of Faith and Art: Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration |
| January 13, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Triangular Roofs Bring People Together: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama |
| January 9, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Forest Pilgrimages: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range |
| January 8, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Intertwined Lives on Sea and Shore: Shiretoko, Hokkaido |
| January 8, 2024 | S2024·E1 | The Fabric of Life in a Forest: Shirakami-Sanchi |
| March 8, 2023 | S2023·E10 | A Spirit of Harmony: Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area |
| March 7, 2023 | S2023·E9 | Ancient Worship Transcending Time: Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region |
| March 3, 2023 | S2023·E8 | A Sericulture Revolution that Changed the World: Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites |
| March 2, 2023 | S2023·E7 | The Glory of the Buddhist Pure Land: Hiraizumi |
| March 1, 2023 | S2023·E6 | A Miraculous Paradise of Life: Ogasawara Islands |
| February 24, 2023 | S2023·E5 | The Sacred Shogun: Shrines and Temples of Nikko |
| February 24, 2023 | S2023·E4 | The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu |
| February 23, 2023 | S2023·E3 | One Thousand Springs in the Capital: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto |
| February 23, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Island of Eternal Forest: Yakushima |
| February 8, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Silver Rush Dreams: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Its Cultural Landscape |