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Somewhere Street

Specials 2016 - 2020
TV-G

  • 2016-03-15T15:00:00Z on NHK
  • 1h
  • 14h 15m (16 episodes)
  • Japan
  • Japanese
  • Documentary
A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

16 episodes

Let's have a short walk around the street in Adelaide, Australia where we will meet the people playing beach volleyball and "men of the sea".

Let's have a short walk around the street in Ostuni in Italy which is called "A White City".

Let's have a short walk in the street of Shanxing in China where is close to Shanghai, which is famous for canals and Shanxing wine.

Let's have a short walk around the street in Munich, Germany where we will meet the people who are enjoying a beer, surfing etc.

With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.

Vigan is on the western coast of the island of Luzon. In the 16th century Spain established it as a trading port and military base. Old colonial buildings are part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Athens, the capital of Greece, once ruled over the Aegean Sea and prospered with trade. The city surrounds the area around the Parthenon and is cherished by its citizens for its history and culture.

Mexico City lies in the center of Mexico in a valley over 2,000 meters above sea level. Originally built by the Aztecs centuries ago, the historic center of the city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The modern history of Penang in Malaysia began in the late 18th century when the British established it as an important Asian base of operations. It's a melting pot of cultures from the East and West.

Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city, is located on the northern shore of Africa's Mediterranean coast. About 80,000 people live on this 5-kilometer-long peninsula. It's about an hour away from Spain.

Seattle is a port city on America's west coast. Indigenous people lived here for many years before European settlers arrived. Abundantly green, the city's free spirit attracts many creative minds.

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It was built by European settlers in the 19th century. It has a free spirit that allows both men and women to chase their dreams and let their talents soar.

Located in the northwest region of China, Dunhuang flourished as a major stop along the Silk Road for more than 2,000 years. In this episode we meet residents who cherish their time-honored traditions.

Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga, an island country and the only kingdom in Oceania. Its name means "abode of love." It is a city surrounded by the calm sea, where people share such kindheartedness.

Dalian is a Chinese seaport that was once ruled by Russia and later, Japan. In this episode we explore the city with its modern skyscrapers which coexist with its eye-catching historic architecture.

The port town of Quanzhou in southern China flourished for many years as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. In this episode we meet residents who share the powerful history of its past.

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