Traveling Comedians, Visiting Well-Worn Tourist Attractions in Hokkaido

[Starring]
Hidehiko Masuda, Keisuke Okada
Ruriko Kojima, Marina Kinjo

This is a travel comedy show starring Japanese celebrities. The performers are comedians Hidehiko Masuda and Keisuke Okada of the comedy group Masuoka and TV celebrity Ruriko Kojima (Koji-Ruri), led by HBC anchor Marina Kinjo. This spirited quartet travels to traditional tourist spots in the kingdom of tourism, Hokkaido, trying to identify �gthe charm of the well-worn.�h They also probe for odd anecdotes about these sightseeing spots by interacting with shop owners and whoever happens to be there at the time.

These well-worn travel spots, which even the locals get a little tired of looking at, play as a host to many odd anecdotes that nobody knows. The hidden hobbies of shop owners, the little-known stories told by regulars, and secret ingredients used in popular dishes... Learning secrets like these greatly increase the appeal of these tourist spots.

We will present the information necessary for viewers to visit these sites, while also making them laugh. This unique comedy travel show will not just make you want to go to the places; it will make people who have already been there want to go again!

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19 Jul/27/2019

Otaru

18 Mar/24/2019

Sapporo

In the second episode, we will focus on cuisines, as Sapporo is known as the "City of Dining." The quartet visits the central food market first to learn diversity of foods that are imported to the city, surprising to be informed a hidden story of hairy crab and northern mango made in Hokkaido.
Stopping by a very famous chocolate producer, "Royce," the quartet is given a quiz to win "Raw Chocolate Croissant," the specialty of Royce. Next, they head to Sapporo's one of the most popular ramen stand. They are given a quiz again, getting excited to compete for the extra special ramen that is served only once every four years. In the last part, they hang around a caf? having parfait. In Sapporo, young people, especially women, tend to love eating parfait at night after they finished drinking alcohol. We call it "closing parfait."

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17 Mar/17/2019

Sapporo

New series that spirited quartet of Japanese comedians hangs out famous and typical tourist attractions to rediscover "the charm of the well-worn" has finally come. In the new episodes, the city of Sapporo, "the well-worn of the well-worn," is featured and consist two episodes of 54 min.
In the first episode, the quartet will try Sapporo's well-worn winter activities, such as ice fishing and ski jumping simulator. They have got to compete instead of only giving it a try. Losers will be given some assignment as a penalty, while a winner will be invited for a special night view observatory. Finishing the activities and assignments, it is time for them to enjoy the famous cuisines of Sapporo, soup curry and jingisukan BBQ.

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16 Sep/4/2017

Okhotsk/Shiretoko

Picking up the previous episode, the quartet goes for the horse riding. However, again the weather disturbs. Then they are given the small portion of Hokkai shrimp, a local specialty food. They start the serious battle who will eat the shrimp. In the last part, they visit the jail museum in Abashiri city, and they are jailed for the first time.

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15 Aug/28/2017

Okhotsk/Shiretoko

We moved to Shiretoko area, known as the site of the Unesco World Natural Heritage. The quartet has the intention that to watch unique wild animals. They go to the sea or the mountains, but the weather disturbs their further explores. Will they finally watch the animal?

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14 Aug/21/2017

Okhotsk/Kiyosato

A gelato shop in Kiyosato Town is the next destination. The quartet is surprised to be offered too many flavor options which are more than 100. Then the shop master presents a new gelato he never sold before. A vegetable is kneaded in that gelato, and can the comedians guess what it is?

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13 Aug/14/2017

Okhotsk/Bihoro

The fourth season features Sea of Okhotsk area, eastern part of Hokkaido. We picked the �gBeef Festival�h taking place in town of Bihoro for the first location. This festival has a history and tradition as long as 38 years, and 10,000 visitors come for the festival. The quartet of comedians jump in the festival and visitors surprise finding the celebrities they used to watch on TV.

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12 Mar/24/2017

Hakodate

The last episode in Hakodate location. They surprise with the open-air bath next to the sea. Believe it or not, the sea keeps appearing and disappearing, and what does the quartet watch? Then they are impressed with the salt-soup noodle and premium sweets. They need to stand on a line for either shop. How to enjoy Hakodate is shown in those four episodes

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11 Mar/17/2017

Hakodate

The next day, they take a walk to the morning market, another well-worn attraction. They try to find odd anecdotes, challenging squid fishing. Squid is a specialty food of Hakodate. Then they visit hot springs of Yunokawa, and meet a monkey, taking an open-air bath. Even the spots are too famous and well-worn, the quartet shows how to enjoy the attractions.

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10 Mar/10/2017

Hakodate

The night view of Mt. Hakodate was the attraction the quartet expected to enjoy the most. But, Masuda, one of the quartet members, is exceptionally picky for the method to observe the night view, and others are embarrassed. Then they visit food stall village without a plan, looking for unexpected encounters.

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9 Mar/3/2017

Hakodate

Hakodate City, the southern part of Hokkaido, is featured for the 3rd location of �gTraveling Comedians.�h Since �gShinkansen�h or �gBullet Train�h started its service last year, tourists were increasing in this area. Typical and well-worn attractions would be the night view of Mt. Hakodate, or famous hamburger shop. The quartet discusses but does not agree where to go first. What will happen next?

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8 Sep/23/2016

Asahikawa

This episode�fs destination is Asahikawa. The well-worn dessert, �gcastella,�h originated here, and the quartet tries it for the first time. What do they think of the familiar flavor that Hokkaido residents have known for about 100 years? Then, at the Asahiyama Zoo, which draws customers from all over the world, they�fre dazzled by frolicking hippos! What little-known anecdotes will be told by Zoo Director Bando, who knows everything there is to know about the zoo? It�fs a slapstick journey where you never know what will happen next!

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7 Sep/16/2016

Biei

This episode�fs destination is Biei, the land of beautiful hills. The group heads to a landscape sightseeing spot that gets visitors from all over the world, and Okada plays a prank on the master cameraman, who has been photographing the scenery for years. What is his reaction? They also go searching for odd anecdotes at a �gNagashi Somen (Flowing Somen)�h noodle store packed with tourists. They�fre surprised when they see something sliding down the chute that�fs not somen!

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6 Sep/9/2016

Furano

Picking up from the previous week, the group visits popular tourist spots in the Furano area. At a popular farm restaurant run by a group of farmers�f wives, the quartet helps pick vegetables. The soft tomatoes they picked are similarto a woman�fs certain body part?! Masuda and Okada start to get swept away by the power of these women! They also take to the skies above Furano in a hot air balloon, a mere 50 meters off the ground, connected by a rope. Kojima had a few complaints about the limitations, but once they are up, they are blown away by the scenery!

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5 Sep/2/2016

Furano

It�fs a spotlight on the Furano area, which is known for its abundant natural gifts. The quartet visits Tomita Farm, with its huge lavender fields, and a corn farm. They also get to try white corn, which contains a higher sugar content than a honeydew melon, and are blown away by the overwhelming sweetness! They also stop by the curry shop Yuiga Dokuson, which has a line out the door! They�fre supposed to go searching for odd anecdotes, but end up with trip filled with odd incidents that just keep making everyone laugh!

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4 Jun/24/2016

Chitose

In the fourth episode, the performers travel to Hokkaido�fs �ggateway to the sky,�h Chitose! They search for little-known anecdotes at Menya Rei, a famous ramen shop even mentioned in the Michelin Guide. It�fs a restaurant that rarely allows interviews with the media, so why are they making a special exception this time?! At the dining hall near the station, Chitose-ya, the four hear an odd anecdote during a thrilling talk with the restaurant�fs famous proprietress.

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3 Jun/17/2016

Eniwa

This episode, the quartet goes to Eniwa. At Yoshida Farm, they get to experience picking asparagus themselves! While they taste-test their freshly picked vegetables, the farm�fs owner gets angry over something Okada says?! They also go searching for odd anecdotes at a gelato shop with a line forming out the door, where Ms. Kinjo ends up sharing a shockingly frank story...

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2 Jun/10/2016

Naganuma

This episode, the performers travel to Naganuma! They get to milk cows and tend to baby goats at Heidi Farm. As they struggle to find odd anecdotes, they end up drawn into many strange situations. Additionally, an odd anecdote about Naganuma�fs famous �gAkaji Bowl�h sends them into an uproar! Just what could the anecdote be?!

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1 Jun/3/2016

Otaru

The first episode takes place in the king of Hokkaido sightseeing, Otaru! The celebrities will search for odd anecdotes in Triangle Market, a place famous for its sashimi rice bowl. But as they search... Ms. Kinjo goes out of control?! At New Naruto, Okada pursues the secret of the spice used for its famous fried chicken halves, but the shop owner sends them into an uproar with an offhand remark! What kind of odd anecdote have they found?!

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