{"id":14144,"date":"2020-11-20T11:25:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T10:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=14144"},"modified":"2022-06-15T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:40:43","slug":"japanese-tv-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japanese-tv-shows","title":{"rendered":"Best Japanese TV shows to watch before visiting Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of <strong>TV series from Japan<\/strong>, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely the huge output of anime processed in the country.<\/p>\n<p>However, aside from quality animation, there is also a huge <strong>range of television content produced in the country<\/strong>, from entertaining reality shows to high-class dramas.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Below you\u2019ll find a list of the <strong>15 best Japanese TV shows<\/strong> produced in the country that are essential viewing to get a good sense of local culture before your trip.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/movies-to-watch-japan\">15 best movies to watch before traveling to Japan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Atelier\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Atelier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Beastars\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Beastars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Erased\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Erased<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GiriHaji\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Giri\/Haji<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#James_May_Our_Man_in_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> James May: Our Man in Japan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ju-On_Origins\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Ju-On: Origins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Midnight_Diner_Tokyo_Stories\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Samurai_Gourmet\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Samurai Gourmet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rilakkuma_and_Kaoru\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Rilakkuma and Kaoru<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10_Years_with_Hayao_Miyazaki\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Terrace_House\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">11<\/span> Terrace House<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Naked_Director\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">12<\/span> The Naked Director<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Queens_Classroom\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">13<\/span> The Queen\u2019s Classroom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wild_Hokkaido\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">14<\/span> Wild Hokkaido<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why_did_you_come_to_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">15<\/span> Why did you come to Japan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Atelier\">Atelier<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14145\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/atelier-tv-show.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier poster\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/atelier-tv-show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/atelier-tv-show-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/atelier-tv-show-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Atelier (2015)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A single-season Japanese TV series released on Netflix in 2015, <strong><em>Atelier<\/em> is a classy drama that all fashion lovers will enjoy<\/strong>, as well as fans of the film <em>The Devil Wears Prada<\/em> (2006) .<\/p>\n<p>Also known as \u2018Underwear\u2019, the series <strong>follows Mayuko Tokita, a new employee at high-class lingerie design house Emotion<\/strong>, based in the Ginza district of Tokyo, and her clashes with the owner, who has been compared to Vogue editor Anna Wintour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4790548\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/atelier\/season-1\">JustWatch (US)<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80067618\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Beastars\">Beastars<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14150\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beastars-tv-show.jpg\" alt=\"beastars tv show\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beastars-tv-show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beastars-tv-show-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beastars-tv-show-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beastars (2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the best examples of Japanese anime available on Netflix, Beastars is an <strong>adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series<\/strong> of the same name.<\/p>\n<p>Similar in concept to the well-received Disney feature film <em>Zooptopia<\/em> (2016), the story follows the budding relationship between a wolf and a rabbit and <strong>takes place in a world of civilized anthropomorphic animals<\/strong> where a divide between carnivores and herbivores threatens the peace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11043632\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/beastars\">JustWatch (US)<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81054847\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Erased\">Erased<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14155\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/erased-tv-show.jpg\" alt=\"Erased tv show\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/erased-tv-show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/erased-tv-show-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/erased-tv-show-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erased (2017)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A live-action series based on a Japanese manga also known as &#8220;The Town Where Only I Am Missing&#8221;, <em>Erased<\/em> is <strong>a popular story that has also spawned an anime adaption<\/strong> and theatrical film, all of which are available on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>The 2017 live-action series is the most faithful to its source material, and <strong>follows a young man called Satoru who possesses an ability called \u201cRevival\u201d<\/strong>. This allows him to travel 18 years into the past, where he tries to solve a mystery surrounding the death of his childhood friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt7573686\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/erased-2017\">JustWatch (US)<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80173711\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"GiriHaji\">Giri\/Haji<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14160\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/giri-haji-tv-show.jpg\" alt=\"giri\/haji tv show\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/giri-haji-tv-show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/giri-haji-tv-show-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/giri-haji-tv-show-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giri\/Haji (2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although <em>Giri\/Haji<\/em> (which translates to \u2018Duty\/Shame\u2019) is <strong>a British-produced series<\/strong>, it takes place in both Tokyo and London and features dialogue in Japanese as well as English.<\/p>\n<p>Described by Rotten Tomatoes as a \u2018near-perfect crime thriller\u2019, the series <strong>follows Kenzo Mori, a Japanese detective who travels to London<\/strong> to search for his missing brother, who has become mixed up with the Yakuza in the city\u2019s dangerous criminal underworld.<\/p>\n<p>The series was praised for its vibrant depiction of both of the cities where it is set and the performances, as well as for having a <strong>surprisingly enjoyable dark sense of humor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8001106\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/giri-haji\">JustWatch (US)<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80190519\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"James_May_Our_Man_in_Japan\">James May: Our Man in Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14165\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-may-our-man-in-japan.jpg\" alt=\"James May our man in japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-may-our-man-in-japan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-may-our-man-in-japan-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-may-our-man-in-japan-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">James May: Our Man in Japan (2020)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps one of the best series you can watch to get an idea of <strong>what it\u2019s like to travel in Japan as a foreigner<\/strong>, this Amazon travel documentary follows former Top Gear host James May as he journeys through the whole country from north to south.<\/p>\n<p>As well as providing insight into popular destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/climbing-mount-fuji\">Mount Fuji<\/a>, Kyoto\u2019s many temples and shrines, and the Peace Memorial Park in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a>, the series is well-worth watching for May\u2019s priceless reactions to Japanese phenomena like cat caf\u00e9s and J-pop concerts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11302324\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/james-may-our-man-in-japan\">JustWatch (US)<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cJ05QLTYvdY\">Trailer (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ju-On_Origins\">Ju-On: Origins<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14170\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ju-on-origins.jpg\" alt=\"Ju-On: Origins\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ju-on-origins.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ju-on-origins-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ju-on-origins-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ju-On: Origins (2020)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of Japanese movies like <em>Ringu<\/em> (1998) and <em>Dark Water<\/em> (2002), then the name <em>Ju-On<\/em> will probably ring a bell. The <strong>legendary horror series<\/strong> has already spawned a Hollywood franchise (known as <em>The Grudge<\/em>), and now even has its own TV show.<\/p>\n<p>The first series adaptation of <em>Ju-On<\/em> <strong>features all of the familiar spooky elements of the franchise<\/strong> that fans have come to expect, from a creepy cursed house in suburban Tokyo to the terrifying ghost of a little boy who screams like a cat.<\/p>\n<p>However, the extended length of the story allows <strong>a more complex narrative<\/strong> to unfold.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12313914\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/tv-show\/ju-on-origins\">JustWatch (US)<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MJqHpN9b0U4\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Midnight_Diner_Tokyo_Stories\">Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14175\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/midnight-dinner-tokyo-stories.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories \" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/midnight-dinner-tokyo-stories.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/midnight-dinner-tokyo-stories-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/midnight-dinner-tokyo-stories-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>A hit show in Japan since 2009<\/strong>, <em>Midnight Diner<\/em> was picked up by Netflix in 2016 and the two latest seasons were produced by the streamer for international distribution under the subtitle <em>Tokyo Stories<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusively set in a small bar-restaurant in the bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\">Shinjuku district of Tokyo<\/a>, the series <strong>centers on \u201cThe Master\u201d, a sympathetic chef<\/strong> who attempts to bring comfort to his patrons by preparing their favorite meal and offering life advice.<\/p>\n<p>The series <strong>blends touching drama and delicious food<\/strong> to mesmerizing effect, and each episode ends with Master giving a demonstration of how to prepare the Japanese dish he served the main character in the story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A perfect way to brush up on Japanese cuisine<\/strong> before your trip!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6150576\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/es-en\/title\/80113037\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Samurai_Gourmet\">Samurai Gourmet<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14180\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samurai-gourmet.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Gourmet\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samurai-gourmet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samurai-gourmet-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samurai-gourmet-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samurai Gourmet (2017)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another series from Japan that emphasizes the importance of food in Japanese culture, Samurai Gourmet is <strong>a slice-of-life drama based on a popular manga<\/strong> by Masayuki Kusumi.<\/p>\n<p>The show follows <strong>a recently retired man<\/strong> struggling to adjust to his new life and quieter routine, until he <strong>discovers his inner persona: an ancient samurai warrior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, instead of inspiring violence, this spirit guide <strong>encourages the man to live life to the fullest<\/strong>. This largely involves indulging in extravagant, delicious-looking meals that will leave you eager to travel to Japan to do the same!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6304676\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/es\/serie\/samurai-gourmet\">JustWatch (US)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80132738\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Rilakkuma_and_Kaoru\">Rilakkuma and Kaoru<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14185\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rilakkuma-and-kaoru.jpg\" alt=\"Rilakkuma and Kaoru\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rilakkuma-and-kaoru.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rilakkuma-and-kaoru-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rilakkuma-and-kaoru-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rilakkuma and Kaoru (2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An ideal series to watch with kids before traveling to Japan, <em>Rilakkuma and Kaoru<\/em> is <strong>an adorable story told through sublime stop-motion animation<\/strong> and brings one of Japan&#8217;s most beloved characters to new life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rilakkuma is a cute bear who lives with his owner<\/strong> Kaoru, a thirtysomething office worker Kaoru, and always tries his best to help her overcome life problems and cheer her up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charming and beautifully animated<\/strong>, this is a lovely show the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9348716\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/es\/serie\/riratsukumatokaorusan\">JustWatch (US)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YKJf876thxw\">Trailer (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"10_Years_with_Hayao_Miyazaki\">10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14190\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10-years-with-hayao-miyazaki.jpg\" alt=\"10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10-years-with-hayao-miyazaki.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10-years-with-hayao-miyazaki-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10-years-with-hayao-miyazaki-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki (2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of classic Japanese animated features like <em>My Neighbor Totoro<\/em> (1988) and <em>Spirited Away<\/em> (2001), and are planning to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/studio-ghibli-museum\">Studio Ghibli museum<\/a> while in Japan, then <strong>this biographical documentary is a must-watch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Over 4 episodes, the series closely <strong>follows master animator Hayao Miyazaki through his creative process<\/strong> over 10 years, giving a behind-the-scenes look into the production of Ghibli\u2019s later classics like <em>Ponyo<\/em> (2008) and <em>The Wind Rises<\/em> (2013)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12221602\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=urO4uA6Bf9M\">Trailer (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Terrace_House\">Terrace House<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14195\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/terrace-house.jpg\" alt=\"Terrace House\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/terrace-house.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/terrace-house-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/terrace-house-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terrace House: Boys &amp; Girls in the City (2015)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Often cited as Japan\u2019s answer to Big Brother, <em>Terrace House<\/em> <strong>focuses on a group of young people who agree to live together in a house<\/strong>, primarily located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nagano-travel-guide\">Nagano prefecture<\/a>, which is completely rigged with cameras.<\/p>\n<p>Although this sounds like the typical reality TV premise, <em>Terrace House<\/em> <strong>stands out for the hilarious commentary provided by a panel of Japanese comedians<\/strong>, who poke fun at the interactions between the housemates.<\/p>\n<p><em>Terrace House<\/em> is also a rare <strong>opportunity for international audiences to observe how Japanese people interact<\/strong> in an informal (although heightened) setting and pick up conversation patterns and slang they might not otherwise hear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4790546\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/es\/serie\/terrace-house-boys-y-girls-in-the-city\">JustWatch (US)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80067942\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Naked_Director\">The Naked Director<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14200\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-naked-director.jpg\" alt=\"The Naked Director\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-naked-director.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-naked-director-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-naked-director-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Naked Director (2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A <strong>popular Japanese comedy-drama<\/strong> produced by Netflix, <em>The Naked Director<\/em> is based on the real-life story of Japanese adult film director Toru Muranishi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking place in the late 1980s<\/strong>, the series follows the initially unassuming Muranishi, who, after losing his job and finding out his wife is cheating on him, decides to take a stab at producing adult videos.<\/p>\n<p>After finding great success in distributing his content in the booming age of VHS tapes, he embarks upon <strong>a surreal and unlikely rise to the top of the adult film industry<\/strong> in a time when such things were still very taboo in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10477528\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/es\/serie\/el-director-desnudo\">JustWatch (US)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80239462\">Trailer (Netflix)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Queens_Classroom\">The Queen\u2019s Classroom<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14205\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/queens-classroom.jpg\" alt=\"The Queen's Classroom\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/queens-classroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/queens-classroom-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/queens-classroom-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jo&#8217;\u00f4 no ky\u00f4shitsu (2005)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <em>Queen\u2019s Classroom<\/em> <strong>follows teacher Maya Akutsu and her 12-year-old students<\/strong> over a year in her class. A strict perfectionist who seeks to wake the children up to the realities of the world, <strong>she inflicts strange punishments on the kids<\/strong>, who slowly begin to unfold under the pressure.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>thought-provoking Japanese drama series<\/strong> first aired in 2005 and has since gone on to spawn a prequel series as well as a South Korean remake in 2013.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0481042\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/jp\/%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E7%95%AA%E7%B5%84\/the-queens-classroom\">JustWatch (JP)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Wild_Hokkaido\">Wild Hokkaido<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14210\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wild-hokkaido.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Hokkaido\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wild-hokkaido.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wild-hokkaido-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wild-hokkaido-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild Hokkaido! (2017)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to visit the northernmost island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokkaido-shinkansen\">Hokkaido<\/a> while traveling to Japan, then this <strong>adventure documentary series<\/strong> produced by NHK is a must-watch.<\/p>\n<p>The 4 seasons of the show currently available cover a wide range of popular destinations on the Hokkaido, from the capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sapporo-travel-guide\">Sapporo<\/a> to the lavender fields of Furano, and gives an <strong>in-depth look at the variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes<\/strong> you can expect to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/ondemand\/program\/video\/wildhokkaido\/\">NHK<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_did_you_come_to_Japan\">Why did you come to Japan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14215\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-did-you-come-to-japan.jpg\" alt=\"Why did you come to Japan?\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-did-you-come-to-japan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-did-you-come-to-japan-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-did-you-come-to-japan-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Why did you come to Japan? (2013)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hosted by Japanese comedy duo Bananaman, this entertaining reality show <strong>follows presenters as they interview passengers arriving in Japan<\/strong>, particularly at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-airport-to-tokyo\">Narita Airport<\/a>, to find out their reasons for coming to the country.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>leads to some interesting, and often hilarious, responses<\/strong>, and has even resulted in some surprise run-ins with international celebrities such as <em>Doctor Strange<\/em> actor Benedict Cumberbatch.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the crew continue to follow the tourists on their journey around Japan, giving travelers <strong>insight into some of the top destinations and activities<\/strong> they can expect to enjoy during their own trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2832926\/\">IMDB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tv-tokyo.co.jp\/youhananishini\/index.html\">Website (JP)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of TV series from Japan, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely the huge output of anime processed in the country. 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