Why did you come to Japan?

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Why did you come to Japan?

YOUは何しに日本へ?

June 30, 2012 13 Seasons 528 Episodes Returning Series

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Overview

A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2012 • 2 Episodes

Season 2

2013 • 37 Episodes

Hosted by comedy duo Bananaman, this show greets unsuspecting visitors at the airport to ask them why they’ve come to Japan.

Season 3

2014 • 41 Episodes

Season 4

2015 • 44 Episodes

Season 5

2016 • 41 Episodes

Season 6

2017 • 49 Episodes

Season 7

2018 • 45 Episodes

Season 8

2019 • 43 Episodes

Season 9

2020 • 46 Episodes

Season 10

2021 • 46 Episodes

Season 11

2022 • 48 Episodes

Season 12

2023 • 44 Episodes

Season 13

2024 • 42 Episodes

Key Information

Network
TV Tokyo

Type
Reality

Language
JA

Cast & Crew

Osamu Shitara

Osamu Shitara

Yuki Himura

Yuki Himura

Thane Camus

Thane Camus

Self (Narrator)

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Why did you come to Japan? about?

A variety show that asks foreigners "Why did you come to Japan?" then follows them on their journeys.

How many seasons does Why did you come to Japan? have?

Why did you come to Japan? has 13 seasons with 528 episodes.

When did Why did you come to Japan? premiere?

Why did you come to Japan? premiered on June 30, 2012.

Is Why did you come to Japan? still running?

Yes, Why did you come to Japan? is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch Why did you come to Japan??

Why did you come to Japan? originally aired on TV Tokyo. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Why did you come to Japan??

Why did you come to Japan? has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Why did you come to Japan??

Why did you come to Japan? is classified as Talk, Reality.