Japanese commercial broadcaster, Kansai TV and KC Global Media Asia, the network that owns and operates the leading Japanese entertainment channel, GEM, have co-produced the new season of Budget Trip in Japan S2. The GEM Original travelogue series features Japanese celebrities taking viewers on a journey to discover the hidden gems of Japan, including travel tips and tricks to enjoying an authentic Japanese travel experience with only a budget of 50,000 yen for two! The program will premiere on GEM TV Asia from November 30, every Tuesday at 7:50 p.m. across Southeast Asia. Both seasons 1 and 2 will also be available (AVOD) on meWATCH streaming platform in Singapore.

The five-episode travelogue series features the different regions of Japan, namely Kanagawa, Osaka, Tottori, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. Each one-hour long episode follows Japanese food influencer and resident tour guide, Fallindebu Hassy, on a fun-filled and delectable journey with one of his five new friends – Yuki Kamifuku, Wakako Hashimoto, Sumire Noda, Enis Go Okafor and Shoko Shii! More details in Annex A)

“We are excited to continue investing in original content and enhance GEM’s unparalleled curation of the best of Japanese content, featuring fresh and exclusive programs. We would also like to thank the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan for the generous support,” said George Chien, Co-founder, President and CEO of KC Global Media Asia. “Budget Trip in Japan S2 promises to take viewers on an authentic journey to discover the hidden gems of Japan, including insightful tips and tricks from the Japanese celebrities to travel like a local.”

Etsushi OGAWA, Executive Director, Content Business Division at Kansai TV said, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with KC Global Media Asia for the second season of Budget Trip in Japan. While there are important health and safety travel measures during this time, we hope that through this program travellers may continue to fuel their wanderlust and discover the hidden gems in each region of Japan as we look forward to welcome them back to Japan very soon.”