Japan Synopsis
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 2019–2021 Japan Window
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The 2020s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when James May: Our Man In… premiered. 539 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,089 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (76th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Documentary productions specifically: #10 of 50 (top 20%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Italy, Japan, United Kingdom |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Languages | English, Italiano, 日本語 |
| Production Companies | Plum Pictures |
| Series Type | Documentary |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 12 |
| Release Date | January 3, 2020 |
| Official Site | www.amazon.co.uk |
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Questions Answered
Who created James May: Our Man In…?
James May: Our Man In… was created by Tom Whitter.
Where did James May: Our Man In… air?
James May: Our Man In… aired on Prime Video, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.