Time-Lapse Japan Season 16 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. HAGI: An Open-Air Museum

Hagi, a World Heritage site often described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.

2. HAGI: With the Flow

Locals in Hagi, on a delta facing the Sea of Japan, have lived in harmony with its waters. Beautiful time-lapse footage captures people crossing rivers by boat and canals flowing into homes.

3. HAGI: The Citrus That Saved the Samurai

As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin. Watch them being made in time-lapse.

4. HAGI: Vessels That Age with You

Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse.