The premise of the new variety series "Japan 47 Channels Super" (TBS, Wed., 9 p.m.) is to show viewers how great Japan is. The numeral in the title refers to the 47 prefectures, which means the themes are regional ones.
This week, the show includes a new segment called "Yoku Shiyo! Nippon" ("Way to Go, Japan!"), which offers ideas for making Japan an even better country.
However, the focus of the special is the regular segment called "Star Omoide Tsurisuto" ("Star Memories Tourist"), which follows a celebrity to a place in Japan that holds special meaning for him or her. This week's star is sumo's newest ozeki (champion), Kotoshogiku, who has attracted a lot of attention since he's the first new Japanese ozeki in many years. He revisits his hometown of Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture.
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