Aired Wednesday 13 May, 8:00am - 8:30amon BBC Two HD

Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Name: 8:00am - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-10T07:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-10T07:30:00Z
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, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 3
Tomorrow, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 3
Wednesday 3 June, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 3 June, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 10 June, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 5
Wednesday 10 June, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 5