TV series

Why did you come to Japan?

2012 · 13 seasons

Breezy, cheerful airport encounters that turn into gentle travel detours, easy to dip into and warm without demanding much.

Overview: A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.
How it feels: Light, warm and whimsical. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Exploration, identity, friendship
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: exploration
identity
friendship
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: anthology
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none