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James May: Our Man in…
Documentary · 2020
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.
The sides of James May: Our Man in…
- James May crossing Japan, Italy and India
- Local food and local people
- Dry jokes along the way
James May: Our Man in… is good for you if…
- you want a calm travel show with nothing at stake.
- you like James May's dry jokes about noodles and trains.
- you like meeting real locals across Japan, from the icy north to the warm south.
James May: Our Man in… is bad for you if…
- you want stunts and car chaos.
- you need momentum, not slow wandering through towns.
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