3-Day Dare*Devils (2018)

Name: 3-Day Dare*Devils
Rating: 6.0

Rating: 6.0

Synopsis

In this new entertainment-type documentary, challengers from Asian countries come all the way to Japan and go through difficult experiences for just 3 days. By seeing the challenger's struggles, you will come to understand the enthusiasm of the Japanese and what they value. Through the eyes of the daredevil, you'll discover another side of Japan you've never seen before.

First Air Date: 2018-02-26

Last Air Date: 2022-03-23

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 20

Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

Season 2 (2019)

Season 3 (2020)

Season 4 (2021)

Season 5 (2022)

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate EKIBEN (2018-02-26)

Softpomz from Thailand dives into the behind the scenes of the ultimate Ekiben. Will she be able to convey the ekiben staff’s passion to the customers?
Ep. 2: YUKIGUNI - Deep into Japan's Snowland (2018-02-26)

Softpomz from Thailand experiences the life in the deep snow of freezing Gokayama, a World Heritage Site where residents spend their winters in snow over 2 meters deep.
Ep. 3: A Heavenly Onsen Beyond the Cliffs of Hell (2018-05-16)

The region around Kinugawa is famous for its hot spring resorts, but deeper in the mountains you can find wild hot springs in a remote valley. Edho Zell, a popular influencer from Indonesia, makes his way up steep cliffs to find a genuine legendary onsen.
Ep. 4: Ultra-High-Pressure Wash of a Colossal Shrine (2018-05-23)

A daredevil travels to the city of Kofu to experience Japan's ultra-high-pressure washer and cleans the region's largest shrine before a big festival. The daredevil: Edho Zell from Indonesia.
Ep. 5: Ultimate Haul: Total House Relocation (2018-09-12)

Hikiya is a traditional technique used in Japan to move houses without having to dismantle them. Since the tsunami of March 2011, hikiya specialists have been relocating structures all over northeastern Japan to help with reconstruction. A daredevil from Vietnam rises to the challenge and joins a hikiya team.
Ep. 6: The Extreme World of Vending Machines (2018-09-19)

The daredevil for this episode: Oops Banana from Vietnam - A social media influencer with 2 million subscribers. Every day, millions of vending machines across Japan dispense beverages, food and other goods to commuters and travelers on the go.
Ep. 7: My "Deer" Friends: Guardians of Nara (2018-12-05)

Anisha Rickshawali travels to Japan's ancient capital of Nara to find out more about the coexistence between humans and the ubiquitous deer. The cute animals are a major tourist attraction, but they aren't always as peaceful as they seem. Over 3 days, Anisha will participate in the work of a deer shelter, help a farmer protect his crops, and hunt for the animals' favorite food. Will she rise to the challenge and succeed?
Ep. 8: Quest for the Ultimate Wasabi (2018-12-12)

Anisha Rickshawali travels to the town of Hikimi in Shimane Prefecture to explore Japan's wasabi culture. She embarks on an adventurous journey through the forests and the Sea of Japan coast to learn how the plant is cultivated, and how as a condiment it's a perfect match for different types of food. Her last mission will be a trek in the mountain in search of the region's very best wasabi. Will she rise to the challenge and succeed?