Great Japanese Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 15 - Lake Shikotsu to Otaru

Airdate: 2026-Apr-27

Episode summary:

Michael explores the history of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.

About Great Japanese Railway Journeys series:

Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.