The Quest [Itte Q] – 2007
Teruyoshi Uchimura hosts this humorous long-running variety show where comedians and entertainers travel all over the world in search of hidden wonders.
Episodes
Episode 1
Join the hilarious hosts of The Quest as they travel to different parts of the world to find answers to the world’s mysteries. Can you roast sweet potatoes in the scorching desert sand of Australia? Can you study using the light of fireflies? (in Malaysia)
Episode 2
Which is better, Japanese calligraphy or Chinese calligraphy? (in China) Capture stunning photos of a flock of 10,000 flamingos in Kenya!
Episode 3
Can shaved ice be made from just the tip of an iceberg? in Greenland Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
Episode 4
Is it cheaper to buy or find gemstones in Sri Lanka? Who are the three most beautiful women of the 21st century? (in Bulgaria)
Episode 5
Can you say "Hey, hey, hey!" using an echo in China? What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Mali) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
Episode 6
Which is stronger, extremely spicy or extremely sweet? in Ghana Can a person fly with an umbrella in strong winds? (in Argentina) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
Episode 7
Would soaking wet laundry dry if you attached it to a fighter jet and flew it? (in South Africa) Capture stunning photos of massive manta ray schools in Hawaii! Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
Episode 8
Are pickles made in the Dead Sea delicious? (in Israel) Can tofu be made in the Dead Sea? (in Israel) What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Mexico)
Episode 9
Can even my dog find truffles? (in Italy) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
Episode 10
How many countries can you visit in 24 hours? (in Europe)
Episode 11
2 Hour Special Which is stronger, Kyokushin Karate or Shaolin Kung Fu? (in China) Can you grate wasabi with a man-eating shark? (in Australia) Who are the three most beautiful women in the world in the 21st century? (in India) Where is the most relaxing place in the world? (in Guyana) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole?
Episode 12
Is honey made from Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms delicious? (in Gunma) Which is stronger, Japanese wrestling or Russian wrestling? (in Russia) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole?
Episode 13
What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Thailand) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole? (conclusion)
Episode 14
Is it cheaper to buy caviar or to harvest it yourself in Iran? Which fried rice is tastier, Japanese or Chinese? (in China)
Episode 15
What kind of stone is a rough diamond? (in South Africa) Who are the three most beautiful women in the world in the 21st century? (in Colombia)
Episode 16
I want to say "thank you" to my dad who works at the ends of the earth! in Sri Lanka What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in the UK)
Episode 17
Who is the Newhalf Queen in Thailand? What is the least popular country among Japanese people? (in Nauru)
Episode 18
Can I meet Ronaldinho too? (in Spain) A massive swarm of 10,000 sea turtles in Costa Rica!
Episode 19
Where do everyday items come from? – Tracking the origins of chewing gum – in Mexico Can people ride on fountains? (in South Korea)
Episode 20
Can you really make it rain by praying for rain? (in China) Where is the most beautiful ocean in the world? (In Mexico)
Episode 21
How comfortable can you live on a deserted island? (in Thailand)
Episode 22
Is grilled electric eel delicious? (in Peru) Use statistics to find out! Asia's top three most beautiful women in South Korea
Episode 23
How far back does the world's longest yo-yo return? (in New Zealand) Can you make a round rainbow? (in Hawaii)
Episode 24
[A segment within the 24-Hour Television program.] Can I draw the Nazca Lines too? (in Peru)
Episode 25
How much weight can you lose in 24 hours if you're in the hottest place in the world? (in Tunisia) Are albatrosses really that stupid? (in Australia)
Episode 26
How many pieces of sushi can you make from one tuna? (in Australia) Cloud Falls in the Negev Desert, Israel
Episode 27
Which is stronger, Kyokushin Karate or Muay Thai? (in Thailand) What kind of flower is a "flower on a high peak"? (in the Himalayas)
Episode 28
[special] Which is stronger, Japanese sumo or Mongolian sumo? (in Mongolia) Beetle King Championship: Insect Festival 2007 What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Thailand) Use statistics to uncover Asia's three most beautiful women in China!
Episode 29
I want to eat my fill of matsutake mushrooms at the ends of the earth! in Finland Follow the world's largest wildebeest migration in Kenya!
Episode 30
Soar into the sky! The world's largest fireworks display, with a diameter of 1 kilometer, in Thailand. Can you make hot spring eggs in underwater hot springs? (in the Philippines)
Episode 31
How many art installations can you see in the world on a 2-night, 3-day trip with a budget of 100,000 yen? (in Europe)
Episode 32
Devour the giant creature! Gal Sone vs. giant octopus in Canada What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Indonesia)
Episode 33
Cape Town, on the edge of the Earth in South Africa Use statistics to find out! Asia's three most beautiful women in Taiwan Rare Animal Hunter Go Around The World! Audition
Episode 34
How many meters of yarn can be made from one sheep? (in New Zealand) How many sweaters can you make from one sheep? A sand bath in the depths of the jungle where animals gather in Malaysia Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Indonesia
Episode 35
Is it cheaper to buy or mine gemstones in Australia? The Glory of the Alps in Switzerland Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Brazil
Episode 36
Ringtone Hunter ~The Howling of the Wolf~ in Russia Use statistics to find Miss Parisienne! Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Brazil
Episode 37
[special] I want to say "Merry Christmas" to my dad who works at the ends of the earth! (in the Philippines) Rare Animal Hunter & Ringtone Hunter ~Gorilla Drumming~ in Rwanda Dive from Angel Falls, a drop of 979 meters! in Venezuela Use statistics to find out! Miss New York If you put lava in a kettle, will the water boil? (in Guatemala) How many lava flows can Degawa endure?