About this programme
Michael heads north from Tokyo to Honshu's Tohoku region, known as the rice granary of Japan. In the city of Sendai, he learns about 2011's disastrous earthquake and tsunami.
Programme listing
Great Japanese Railway Journeys
What time is Great Japanese Railway Journeys on TV?
Great Japanese Railway Journeys is next on BBC Two at 08:00 on Wed 5 Aug 2026.
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What channel?
BBC Two
BBC Two
Start time
08:00
08:00
Ends
Wed 5 Aug 2026, 08:30
Wed 5 Aug 2026, 08:30
Channel numbers
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