Nippon TV and Walt Disney Japan launch new travel reality show
Continuing on the successful collaboration between Nippon TV Holdings Inc. and The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd., Nippon TV has announced that its new travel reality show “Traveling with Snow Man” (10 x 22 min. eps.), featuring the popular nine-member boy band Snow Man, will premiere on July 27 on Nippon TV with the uncut version streaming globally on Disney+ immediately afterward. Produced by Nippon TV, the upcoming series will be the first-ever unscripted travel show from Japan to be released on Disney+.
The first episode of “Traveling with Snow Man” will air on Sunday, July 27, at 4:25 PM on Nippon TV, before an uncut version with additional scenes becomes available exclusively on Disney+.
“Traveling with Snow Man” will follow the popular J-Pop group as they journey north from Okinawa to Hokkaido. The series will showcase the members’ adventures as they meet locals, savor regional cuisine, and explore the sights together. Joining them on this adventure is “Tabi,” an AI-style robot who acts as the group’s 10th member – capturing their candid moments throughout the show.
The group’s travels are centered around the theme of “One for Snow Man, Snow Man
for One,” with the members each focusing on how the individual can further contribute to the betterment of the wider group. The series is full of laughter, tears, strong bonds and heartfelt determination.
A key visual released in celebration of today’s announcement shows the members of Snow Man enjoying the Okinawan seaside. Episode one of the season opens in Okinawa, highlighting the members’ time there as they go shopping, drive around, relax, and enjoy a lively barbecue together. A special surprise gift also awaits.
“We are deeply honored to announce that the uncut version ‘Traveling with Snow Man’, with additional scenes, will be streamed globally on Disney+, allowing audiences around the world to enjoy it immediately after broadcasting in Japan,” said Takashi Kato, Producer and Director of ‘Traveling with Snow Man’. “What stood out to me in our conversations with the group is their deep passion for their work and the strong bond they share. This series captures all of that and more. As we travel across Japan, we capture the members’ genuine personalities and heartfelt dedication, all while savoring local delicacies along the way. And please look forward to the cheeky navigation by the AI-style robot, ‘Tabi’.”
