Sue Perkins embarks upon a trip around Japan, exploring a nation caught between the demands of a hi-tech future and the pull of a traditional past. Sue begins her journey in the capital city of Tokyo, where she trains with a female sumo wrestling team, before visiting a family who live with robots. Then, she leaves the city behind to see the a different side of Japan, and explore its forests, mountains and islands.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Perkins | Writer | ||
| Sue Perkins | Host |