James begins his epic journey across Japan on the icy northern island of Hokkaido, throwing himself head first into the physical demands of dog sledding, snowball fighting and the baffling struggle of ordering noodles from a Japanese vending machine. Despite all that, there's still time for octopus fishing and learning the art of samurai sword making.

James May: Our Man in... Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Go!
• s01e02 - Cabbage Roll
• s01e03 - Deodorant
• s01e04 - Hey Bim!
• s01e05 - Peach Boy
• s01e06 - Pickled Plum

James May: Our Man in... Show Summary

James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He'll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.