Aired Monday 13 April, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Name: 7:30am - Series 1 Episode 14
Start: 2026-05-01T06:30:00Z
End: 2026-05-01T07:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 1: Osaka to Nagoya

Beginning his journey in Osaka, Michael explores the artistic phenomenon of manga, takes a trip on the Shinkansen and, in Nagoya, visits the factory making the smart loo.

Category: Documentary
Original air date: 13/04/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 13
Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 13
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 14
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 14
Friday 1 May, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 14
Friday 1 May, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 14