Series 1
Michael Portillo travels through Japan on a breathtaking railway journey.
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Launching his journey in Osaka, Michael delves into the manga phenomenon, rides the Shinkansen for a swift cross-city hop, and in Nagoya visits the factory that manufactures the smart loo.
Series 1 FAQs
Ben Rowland is the director of Series 1.
The cast of Series 1 includes Michael Portillo as Self - Presenter and Ben Rowland.
Episodes run about 29 mins. The total runtime is about 2h 24 mins.
Series 1 was released on 13 Apr 2026.
Series 1 has 5 episodes on Fanbiz.