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Episode 17
Why did you come to Japan? - S2 - E17
A hockey-loving couple in their 50s head to Karuizawa to face off in the rink. A Turkish man experiences one of Osaka's infamously intense festivals.
Why did you come to Japan?: Season 2 - 37 Episode s
2x1 - Episode 1
January 9, 2013
A Bolivian couple prepares for the birth of their second child in Japan. A Bulgarian woman tours the filming spots of a TV show that changed her life.
2x2 - Episode 2
January 16, 2013
Two men travel to random spots in their guidebook. A man grills his brother concerning his engagement. A Spanish traveler hitchhikes across Japan.
2x3 - Episode 3
January 23, 2013
A deaf Canadian paddleboarder prepares for a race in Kanagawa. The camera crew follows the foreign students of a traditional arts school in Kyoto.
2x4 - Episode 4
January 30, 2013
Two regular guests make another appearance, this time not as tourists but as students. A couple holds a wedding in Okinawa for the wife's family.
2x5 - Episode 5
February 6, 2013
A pottery student from Taiwan pours everything she's got into her graduation project. An award-winning chef gets his hands dirty in the countryside.
2x6 - Episode 6
February 13, 2013
Before Jonathan leaves Japan, he and Alexander want to go on one last trip. But before they begin their journey, they have an important stop to make.
2x7 - Episode 7
February 20, 2013
A pop star's superfan walks in her footsteps. A Dutchman travels to Beppu to become a hot spring master. A genius CEO shares his love of Aomori.
2x8 - Episode 8
February 27, 2013
Five American cousins reunite in Tokyo to go on a quest for sea urchin. The crew meets a man staying in the airport who's not quite ready to go home.
2x9 - Episode 9
March 6, 2013
An eel-loving American returns to the restaurant where he first encountered his obsession. A Belgian diver swims with the fishes off Ishigaki Island.
2x10 - Episode 10
March 13, 2013
An American couple flies to Fukuoka to reunite with an old friend after 25 years. A family visits the birthplace of the Kumon education program.
2x11 - Episode 11
March 20, 2013
Three very different friends explore the sights of Tokyo and Osaka together. A Belgian man braves the heat to follow the trail of a renowned poet.
2x12 - Episode 12
March 27, 2013
A junior judo Olympian suffers a setback when he goes to train at the world judo headquarters. A German group of samurai reenactors heads to a meetup.
2x13 - Episode 13
April 15, 2013
An Italian man travels to meet a good friend and indulge in stinky fermented beans. Swedish twins head to Akihabara in search of a rare video game.
2x14 - Episode 14
April 22, 2013
On a quest for mini four-wheel-drive cars, a man visits Japan's model toy paradise. A Spanish body painter comes to Tokyo in search of inspiration.
2x15 - Episode 15
May 6, 2013
In this anniversary special, the crew visits Tokyo's Haneda Airport and an Okinawan airport for the first time. It meets some hungry cabin attendants.
2x16 - Episode 16
May 13, 2013
Two cabin attendants recommend their favorite sushi place. The crew catches up with a girl from the first episode. A woman sets sail with her friends.
2x17 - Episode 17
May 27, 2013
A hockey-loving couple in their 50s head to Karuizawa to face off in the rink. A Turkish man experiences one of Osaka's infamously intense festivals.
2x18 - Episode 18
June 17, 2013
A stone-faced kickboxer prepares for a fight before showing his softer side over a bowl of ramen. A pair of Polish chefs enter the World Sushi Cup.
2x19 - Episode 19
June 24, 2013
An American man has only one day in Japan but knows exactly how he's going to spend it. A Canadian couple visits a world-famous knife maker In Osaka.
2x20 - Episode 20
July 1, 2013
Asia's top judoka arrives in Tokyo to secure another medal and eat curry. An old-school rocker sees if he can catch a break and turn his life around.
2x21 - Episode 21
July 8, 2013
2x22 - Episode 22
July 22, 2013
2x23 - Episode 23
July 29, 2013
2x24 - Episode 24
August 5, 2013
2x25 - Episode 25
August 12, 2013
2x26 - Episode 26
August 26, 2013
2x27 - Episode 27
September 2, 2013
2x28 - Episode 28
September 16, 2013
2x29 - Episode 29
October 7, 2013
2x30 - Episode 30
October 14, 2013
2x31 - Episode 31
October 28, 2013
2x32 - Episode 32
November 11, 2013
2x33 - Episode 33
November 18, 2013
2x34 - Episode 34
November 25, 2013
2x35 - Episode 35
December 2, 2013
2x36 - Episode 36
December 9, 2013
2x37 - Episode 37
December 16, 2013
Why did you come to Japan?: All seasons
S1: Season 1
2 Episode s
S2: Season 2
37 Episode s
S3: Season 3
41 Episode s
S4: Season 4
44 Episode s
S5: Season 5
41 Episode s
S6: Season 6
49 Episode s
S7: Season 7
45 Episode s
S8: Season 8
43 Episode s
S9: Season 9
46 Episode s
S10: Season 10
46 Episode s
S11: Season 11
48 Episode s
S12: Season 12
44 Episode s
S13: Season 13
42 Episode s