All aboard. Michael Portillo explores a country where tradition meets technology. Get set for fascinating culture, lightning-fast bullet trains and breathtaking scenery.

ふだん、通勤や通学で乗りなれている路線も、旅気分で車窓を眺めれば、新たな風景が見えてくる！日本全国の鉄道を舞台に、その路線ならではの「キーワード」をもとに、地域の魅力を再発見。それが『ニッポンぶらり鉄道旅』。

Following his phenomenally successful series exploring the railways of Britain, Continental Europe and the USA, this captivating new series sees Michael Portillo embarking on a fresh adventure as he takes to the tracks of one of the world's largest and most spectacular rail networks. Steered by his 1913 copy of Bradshaw's Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel, Michael makes four journeys through an extraordinarily varied landscape of mountains, deserts and plains, encountering Maharajas and Mughals, visiting exquisite palaces and temples and discovering India's vibrant cities.

NHK《日本铁路月报》第69期 【本期主题】西日本铁道：豪车搭配美食，筑后厨房值得称赞

All aboard. Michael Portillo follows the Silk Road, exploring the geographically diverse, ancient yet evolving nation of Uzbekistan - the historic crossroads between east and west.

Michael Palin 作为英国知名的旅游节目主持人的生涯是从1980年开始的。在那年，他接手了BBC大英帝国铁路行的拍摄。在“一个火车旅行者的自白”中，他乘坐火车从南至北穿行了整个大不列颠，并参观了一些火车博物馆。在这部26年前的片子中，我们可以看见年轻的Michael Palin。 14年后，Michael Palin又拍摄了“从德瑞到肯瑞”。这次他通过同样的方式——乘坐火车穿越了爱尔兰岛。 英伦三岛的旖旎风光、风土人情由喜剧演员出生的Michael Palin生动串联起来，可看性很强，且作为Michael Palin的初始之作，值得收藏。

NHK《日本铁路月报》第44期 【本期主题】JR东海：守护在来线，让行驶更安全

NHK《日本铁路月报》第63期 【本期主题】新年列车：告别旧岁，迎接新年，前行不止

NHK 日本铁路月报第 62 期 【本期主题】西武铁道：秩父美景，至福之旅

All aboard. Travelling across South Korea, Michael Portillo explores one of the world's most successful modern nations, shaped by division, resilience and rapid change.