Seasons & Episodes
Go!
James begins his epic journey across Japan on the icy northern island of Hokkaido, throwing himself head first into the
Cabbage Roll
James arrives on the main island of Honshu, and the beautiful region of Tohoku. He seeks inspiration with a mountain exp
Deodorant
The cherry blossoms are out, and James hits the streets of Tokyo with his new guide Yujiro. As James discovers, this uni
Hey Bim!
In his epic journey across Japan from north to south, James leaves bustling Tokyo to travel to the ancient capital of Ky
Peach Boy
James arrives in Osaka, Japan’s vibrant good-time city, where Pachinko gambling halls, incredible street food, and sta
Pickled Plum
The final leg of James’s journey from north to south finds him in Shikoku and Kyushu – the largest of Japan’s Sout
God's Apology
James' journey begins on the sunny shores of Sicily, a fascinating island that's been fought over for millennia. Here, w
House of Pain
In the beautiful, rural south of the mainland, James is forced to confront a vision of hell courtesy of Dante's Inferno
Dark Matter
All roads lead to Rome, so it was inevitable James would end up in Italy's magnificent capital. But it's not just Romans
Really, Really Nice Cheese
James tests his Renaissance man credentials with a spot of art, science, and alchemy in Florence. Emilia-Romagna see the
Hey Pesto
Size matters, as James visits the vast marble quarries of Carrara and the massive Genoa port. Then it's to the elusive,
Bye, Bim
In Milan, James submits to a wardrobe update, tries his hand at some exquisite craftsmanship - and bids goodbye to an ol
John
James' epic journey starts in Mumbai with one of India's top comics. After meeting a Bollywood legend, James heads to Ud
A Bit Like Glasgow
James finds himself in the capital Delhi, where the heavens open and all the street food is fried. Then it's time to tac
Calamari
In the Himalayas, James experiences Buddhism, tea, and heavy metal. Then to Kolkata, for his big break in Tollywood. And
