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The Best Episodes of Cycle Around Japan Season 13

Every episode of Cycle Around Japan Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cycle Around Japan Season 13!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 1 - Goto Islands - Chain of Hospitality
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    S13:E1

    We visit the Goto Islands on Japan's western tip, meeting people with hospitality, like a couple passing on the history of hidden Christians and islanders trying to preserve their small community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 2 - Beginners' Rides
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    S13:E2

    On our special about cycling for beginners, we showcase rides in Kanagawa, featuring Japanese culture with an American twist; Izu, with a steep pass; and Fukushima, which has a special riding event.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 3 - Okayama - Charming Rustic Warmth
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    S13:E3

    We travel Okayama in spring, visiting unique places like a city famous for horseshoe crabs, an island with a historical stone quarry, and a temple featuring hundreds of woodblock prints.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 4 - Oita - Warming Body and Soul
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    S13:E4

    We visit Oita, famous for its hot springs, and meet many warm-hearted people, like a wrangler who entertains visitors with duck races and an artist interacting with locals through her art.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 5 - Ibaraki & Tochigi - The Bounties of Spring
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    S13:E5

    We ride in Ibaraki and Tochigi, looking for the bounties of spring. We meet a farming couple growing sweet bell peppers and a motorcycle shop owner who restored a beloved classic model.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 6 - Miyagi & Yamagata - Glowing with Greenery
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    S13:E6

    We travel to Miyagi and Yamagata, where nature is most colorful in early summer. We taste shijimi clams and bamboo shoots, and encounter the mysterious scenery of submerged forest in a lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 7 - Akita - A Fleeting Artisanal Summer
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    S13:E7

    We ride through Akita's fleeting summer, meeting artisans of local products, such as Inaniwa udon noodles and Honjo kokeshi. We also visit summer festival performers and feel their strong passion.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Cycle Around Japan Season 13 Episode 8 - Gunma - Sharing What You Love
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    S13:E8

    We travel to Gunma, surrounded by mountains, meeting people who share what they love, such as a girls’ dance team arranging a folk song and a corn stall owner keeping the memory of her husband alive.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Goto Islands - Chain of Hospitality" is the best rated episode of "Cycle Around Japan" season 13. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/24/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Beginners' Rides".