Japan Time (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | October 2, 2005 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Travel television series |
Japan Time (), initially known as JP Time TV, is a travel television series from Hong Kong that first aired on 2 October 2005. The programme focuses on showcasing various tourist destinations in Japan and is presented by Jam Yau, a native of Hong Kong, alongside Japanese host Rie. As reported by Ming Pao, Japan Time holds the distinction of being "the longest-running travel show in the history of Hong Kong."
Broadcast
The series made its debut on ATV World on 2 October 2005, featuring episodes approximately 25 minutes long. By the year 2014, the show had surpassed 400 episodes. Following the discontinuation of Asia Television's broadcast operations in 2016 due to a licence renewal failure, Japan Time transitioned to ViuTV, where it introduced Cantonese dubbing for its audience.
An episode aired on 28 January 2016 showcased destinations including Kosaka, Akita, Kakunodate Station, and the Akita Dog Fureai-Dokoro. That same year, another installment concentrated on tourism related to Japanese railways.
Reception
Kei-wan Wong from am730 characterized the hosts as engaging and enjoyable. Git-ling Wong of Ming Pao commended the programme for its clever bilingual delivery by Jam and his co-host.
In a 2016 article for Sing Tao Daily, actor Sammy Leung described Japan Time as a "straightforward and captivating Japanese travel diary," highlighting the presenters’ humor and genuine use of both Japanese and Cantonese languages. He also expressed disappointment over ATV’s shutdown, identifying this series as one of the most sorely missed.