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Great Japanese Railway Journeys
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Great Japanese Railway Journeys

2026-04-13 · 29 min / episode · ★ 6.0

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Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.

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Michael PortilloMichael PortilloSelf - Presenter

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