This is the final episode of JKT48’s journey. The members head for Niigata from Tokyo station by Shinkansen. In this “No.1”, they try a certain sport that is special to snowy region!
“THE ICHIBAN” is a TV program that is being broadcasted by RTV, Indonesia now. In this program, JKT48 members travel to look for “No.1 in Japan” in various regions of Japan. They try to find out attractive spots such as “the oldest”, “the biggest”, “the most famous” in Japan, that matches a given picture. The host of the program is Dwi Andhika, a drama actor, and Haruka Nakagawa joins in every episode.
People living outside Indonesia can watch this video in official website. This website also contains the collections of deleted scenes and photo galleries. Please get access to “THE ICHIBAN” website!
Niigata – THE ICHIBAN Official Website:
http://theichiban.net/tour/niigata
They have already traveled throughout Japan until now. This time they start from Tokyo station again. A clue given to Haruka Nakagawa, Cindy Yuvia, and Shania Gracia is something like a trademark. Why is this mark “No.1” of Niigata? Time limit of this time is only 3 hours! To look for this mysterious place, JKT48 trio gets on Shinkansen.
Niigata prefecture is located in Tohoku region, Japan. This prefecture is surrounded by a lot of nature and sandwiched between the sea and mountain in the north and south. There are a lot of special food such as seafood from the Sea of Japan and the brand-rice “Koshihikari” in Niigata. JKT48 members visit Echigo-yuzawa in Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata, that is known as the place flourishing winter sports.
Karakasa Tei is an ashiyu spot near JR Echigo-yuzawa station that can be used by everyone for free. Ashiyu is a kind of hot spring soaking only foot. It is said that good for health. JKT48 members encounter an Indonesian man here. It is great experience that we share an ashiyu with a variety of people regardless of nationality and religion, isn’t it?
Gracia and Yuvia eat namidamaki thoughtlessly. Namidamaki, one of the sushi that only rolls up wasabi, has stimulating taste as if people want to cry. After they tried Namidamaki, JKT48 members eat sushi that was made by the freshest local fishes. That is worthy of Niigata! Its rice is also very delicious.
This is the final episode of JKT48’s long journey. Other than the regions that we have introduced so far, there are a lot of attractive places in Japan. Please watch the videos and visit Japan to have a great time!
Niigata – THE ICHIBAN Official Website:
http://theichiban.net/tour/niigata
