ITV has teamed up with television icon Dame Joanna Lumley for a three part series, Joanna Lumley's Japan.

The series follows Lumley as she journeys over 2000 miles of Japan by boat, train, plane and foot. The 'epic journey' aims to give audiences a unique insight into the people who make the islands and their rich culture. Commenting on her travels, Lumley said 'Isn't it odd, we feel we are so familiar with Japan, with sushi and Toshiba, kimonos and Hello Kitty, tsunamis and sake... and yet when we travelled around that spectacular country I couldn't even guess at the unknown wonders that were in store for us. Every moment was thrilling, fascinating and often very moving. With my hand on my heart I can say: please come with me… to Japan!'.