Getting Dirty in Japan
★ 6 · 2023 · 20m · Documentary
Swedish outdoor enthusiast and reporter Janni Olsson leads her team on various outdoor adventures across Japan.
Episodes
1. Getting Started20m · Janni takes the team to try river fishing and an evening kayak tour of Tokyo.
2. Becoming Tarzan20m · Janni travels by bike from Tokyo to a campsite in Chiba. After staying the night, she then tries to fulfill her dream of becoming Tarzan at Forest Adventure Chiba.
3. Getting Wet21m · Janni tries surfing with an instructor for the first time and stops by a popular local onsen.
4. Something New20m · Janni attempts traditional Japanese mounted archery and then experiences glamping for the first time.
5. Getting Dirty22m · Janni tries mountain biking for the first time and investigates a traditional Swedish café nestled in the Japanese countryside.
6. A Surprise Finish22m · Janni attempts paragliding for the first time.More Like This
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