Somewhere StreetSäsong 1
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Each episode of this Japanese series visits a different city around the world. The unseen narrator explores on foot, occasionally stopping to admire a tourist attraction or to talk to local people, and gives a walking commentary about where he or she currently is and the sights surrounding him or her. Each episode shoots over a single day. The program's English edition (broadcast on NHK World) dubs the original Japanese narration.
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44 Episodes
- Gordes, FranceA2
Gordes, FranceGordes is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Provence region of southern France. The town stands on a rocky hilltop and seems to be floating in space. It has been dubbed the castle in the sky. Men chat in a café said to have been opened by a revolutionary a century ago and a girl and a kitten bask in the sun... We stroll through the town's distinctive alleyways and touch the warmth of these people who dwell surrounded by stone. - Shanghai Near North Sichuan Road, ChinaA8
Shanghai Near North Sichuan Road, ChinaIt's always pleasant to stroll among the old buildings in and around Shanghai's North Sichuan Road. Early one morning, we also visit a park where many people are eagerly practicing swordplay and Tai Chi. Join us for a journey to historic Shanghai. - Kanazawa, JapanA9
Kanazawa, JapanLocated in Ishikawa Prefecture, the central part of the mainland of Japan, Kanazawa is one of the historic cities, like Kyoto, and now it's only 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. This program will take you to Kanazawa Castle, the historical area, and to the Japanese garden "Kenrokuen". Also you can enjoy Kanazawa's food in Omicho Market, and the traditional handicrafts, such as printed kimonos, potteries, lacquer wares etc. Let's have a look around the streets of Kanazawa! - Saint Petersburg near the Hermitage Museum, RussiaA12
Saint Petersburg near the Hermitage Museum, RussiaSaint Petersburg was the capital of Romanov Russia for some 200 years from the 18th century. We stroll near the Hermitage art museum to enjoy the beautiful canals and baroque architecture of this Venice of the North. - Noumea, New CaledoniaA13
Noumea, New CaledoniaJapanese writer Katsura Morimura described the islands of New Caledonia in the South Pacific as the places closest to heaven. Immigrants arrived here from around the world in the 19th century and produced a richly multi-racial and multi-cultural society. We stroll around Nouméa, the capital, to discover paradise. - Trinidad, CubaA17
Trinidad, CubaTrinidad is located near the southern coast of central Cuba in the Caribbean and has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. During the Spanish colonial period in the 18th and 19th centuries, the sugar trade brought enormous wealth to the area and the inhabitants spent extravagant sums of money on developing town. In this episode, we stroll around the perfectly preserved town. - Lisbon, Portugal
A18Lisbon, PortugalPortugal's capital city of Lisbon lies on the western edge of the Eurasian continent. A port town, it was the starting point for Francis Xavier and many other great explorers during the Age of Discovery beginning in the 15th century. Characterized by many steep slopes that have earned it the nickname "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon is also famous for its social tolerance and the warm welcome it extends to immigrants from all over the world. On this walk, viewers meet a variety of friendly people of all ages, including college students celebrating the entry of new students to their schools; gentlemen enjoying an afternoon round of card playing; senior citizens searching for love at a social dance club; and a young singer carrying on the traditions of her native land by performing fado songs. - Honolulu, USA19
Honolulu, USHonolulu, on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, is one of the world's premiere resort towns, with more than 7 million tourists visiting each year. On a walk from the beach to downtown, we encounter the skyscrapers that are at the heart of the Hawaiian economy, a grand old palace associated with traditional Hawaiian royalty, a lively market populated by immigrants from around the world, and many other exciting sights. Under a azure sky and surrounded by a blue sea, Honolulu reveals its secret diversity as we meet surfers, enjoy Hawaiian music, and get to know local residents. - Nagasaki, JapanA20
Nagasaki, JapanAttracting over 6 million visitors from Japan as well as the rest of the world, Nagasaki Prefecture is a major tourist destination. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Nagasaki was the only port in Japan where foreign trade was permitted. After Japan opened its doors to the West in the 19th century, Nagasaki's prosperous shipbuilding industry triggered the modernization of Japan. In this episode, we stroll around the beautiful city surrounding slopes and covered with houses known as the "city of hills". - La Paz, BoliviaA23
La Paz, BoliviaLa Paz stands for "Our Lady of Peace", which is Bolivia's seat of government. It's located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters, which is nearly the height of Mt. Fuji, it is truly a "city in the sky". Even at this high altitude, 800,000 people live there. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky. - Kobe, JapanA25
Kobe, JapanKobe is one of the busiest international trading ports in Japan. A hub for trade with China and other countries for hundreds of years, the city has incorporated its ties with foreign cultures into modern Kobe. Despite of a disastrous earthquake in 1995, it has rebounded and has recovered impressively. In this episode, we stroll around Kobe streets. - Canterbury, EnglandA27
Canterbury, EnglandCanterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's a major tourist destination that receives 1 million visitors every year. It's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains which have been running here since 2009. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury streets! - Saint Petersburg near Petrovsky Island, RussiaA28
Saint Petersburg near Petrovsky Island, RussiaWe visit the island where the Romanov capital is said to have began. Unlike the tourist zone around the Hermitage, Petrovsky Island and related districts still convey how life used to be in bygone times. Join us for a stroll in downtown St. Petersburg! - San MarinoA29
San MarinoSan Marino is the capital of the Republic of San Marino, which lies in the middle of the Italian peninsula. It's the oldest surviving republic in the world with a medieval feel and its town atop the cliff is registered as a World Heritage Site. Although it's surrounded by Italy, San Marino has maintained its independence for 1,700 years. Let's take a stroll in San Marino streets! - Jeonju, KoreaA31
Jeonju, KoreaJeonju, 230km south of Seoul, was the original seat of the clan which founded the Joseon Dynasty, and the streets of its old town are still lined by some 700 beautiful traditional buildings even today. The grand gates, glorious tiled roofs and maze of narrow alleys take us back a century. We stroll through this historic quarter and meet the friendly people who live there. - Tongyeong, KoreaA32
Tongyeong, KoreaTongyeong is a port town in South Korea that has recently become a hot resort destination. Some 7 million tourists visit annually, partly because of its delicious seafood. Freshly caught fish jump and splash with gleaming vitality at the fish market. The narrow streets and alleyways wind like a maze through the town, with an 80-year-old underwater tunnel adding a touch of exploratory adventure. On this walk, we meet the cheerful people of Tongyeong while enjoying the bracing smell of the sea. - Gjirokastra, AlbaniaA33
Gjirokastra, AlbaniaThe old city of Gjirokastra in the south of Albania, closed to the outside world into the 1980's, in fact thrived on international trade under Ottoman rule for nearly 500 years until the early 20th century. With its beautiful stone buildings, this World Heritage Site is known as the museum city and a stroll through its streets is like taking a trip through time. - Jerez de la Frontera, SpainA37
Jerez de la Frontera, SpainJerez de la Frontera is in Andalusia, southern Spain, famous for flamenco and sherry. It has been a center of trade since Roman times. And it was once under Islamic rule, so traces of that heritage can still be found. In this episode, we stroll around the streets of Jerez de la Frontera.
